Today’s [30 April] publication of the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), released by the European Commission, has highlighted that the CFP is sound but key objectives are not yet fully achieved due to weak and uneven implementation.
The law already provides the necessary measures to end overfishing, boost low-impact fishing practices and preserve ecosystems. Yet, in practice, these tools remain underused or are applied inconsistently due to political choices. As a result, the gap between agreed objectives, and real-world outcomes remains significant, with serious environmental and social consequences (4), warns marine NGO Seas At Risk…
Source: Seas At Risk | Press Releases
SEAS AT RISK | Press Releases
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- 61 organisations call on President von der Leyen to make the EU Ocean Act a turning point for Europe’s seas
- EU Nature restoration plans: marine NGOs warn Member States must raise ambition to restore Europe’s seas
- NGOs urge EU fisheries ministers to turn fragile progress into lasting recovery
- New coalition launches to defend Europe’s seas through the courts
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- One Planet Shipping Webinar Recording: The Real Cost of Staying on Trend
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