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Joint NGO briefings for MEPs on the CFP reform

 

Briefings for Members of the European Parliament from OCEAN2012 and a coalition of environmental NGOs  in response to the Commission's proposal for the Common Fisheries Policy reform.

 

  • Briefing

    You can turn the tide for Europe's fish stocks

    SEPTEMBER 07 2011
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    An overview of the proposals from a coalition of OCEAN2012 and other NGOs for improvements to the proposed Common Fisheries Policy reform.

    Full document (2 pages):

    English / Polski / Deutsch / Français / Español
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 476 622575

  • Briefing

    To MSY and beyond: achieving healthy stocks to achieve healthy seas

    NOVEMBER 23 2011
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    The CFP must prevent overfishing by setting legally binding catch limits not exceeding scientific advice that ensure that harvested populations remain above levels that can produce the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by 2015.

    Full document (3 pages):

    English / Polski / Français / Deutsch / Español
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 476 622575

  • Briefing

    Fleet overcapacity is driving overfishing

    NOVEMBER 24 2011
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    The vast majority of European fish stocks are being fished unsustainably. Fleet overcapacity is one of the main drivers behind overfishing of most or all of these stocks. This briefing looks at why overcapacity is a problem, where and how it should be reduced and how job losses can be reduced, before going on to outline recommendations in response the Commission's proposal to reform the Common Fisheries Policy.

    Full document (4 pages):

    Français / Polski / English / Deutsch / Español
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 476 622575

  • Briefing

    Public aid for sustainable fisheries

    FEBRUARY 22 2012
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    Public aid has been identified as a driver for overfishing. The proposed European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) must ensure that future aid does not undermine the objectives of the CFP, but contributes to the transition to sustainable fisheries and towards achieving healthy marine ecosystems.

    Full document (3 pages):

    Español / English / Français
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 476 622575

  • Briefing

    Access Criteria to Reward Responsible Fishing

    DECEMBER 21 2011
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    This briefing argues for the need to give preferential access to fish resources as a reward to those who fish in the most sustainable way. Our organisations propose that access to fish resources be based on a set of transparent criteria for environmentally and socially sustainable practices, rewarding those who perform well against these benchmarks. 

    Full document (3 pages):

    English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Polski
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 2 274 1625

  • Briefing

    Tackling discards in EU fisheries

    DECEMBER 19 2011
    OCEAN2012 and NGOs

    OCEAN2012, OCEANA Greenpeace and  BirdLife have issued a call to action to MEPs to fight the wasteful practice of discarding' (throwing unwanted catch back into the sea). MEPs are called upon to amend the Commission's proposal for CFP reform. 

    Full document (4 pages):

    English / Polski / Français / Deutsch / Español
    Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 2 274 1625

 

Contact: Mike Walker mwalker@pewtrusts.org +32 476 622575