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The Fisheries Secretariat is a non-profit organisation dedicated to work towards more sustainable fisheries at an international level, with a focus on the European Union.
What's On
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Dec16Fisheries Committee (PECH) meetingBrussels, Belgium
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Dec16Agriculture and Fisheries CouncilBrussels, Belgium
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Jan23Coastal Futures SeminarLondon, England
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Feb24World Ocean Summit 2014San Francisco, United States
Latest News
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2013-11-09 First trilogue on EMFF moved to 13 November
The trilogue discussions between Council, European Parliament and the Commission on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund should have begun yesterday. This first meeting has, however, been cancelled. Read more » -
2013-10-23 Parliament takes one step beyond the madness of fishing subsidies
In their final vote on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the European Parliament demonstrated again its ability to vote for responsible, science-based management. Their amendments to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the €6.5 billion subsidy package, aim to enhance stock recovery and end environmentally harmful subsidies. Read more » -
2013-10-22 Invasive species in focus at FishBase Symposium
FishBase held its annual Symposium in Stockholm yesterday focusing on invasive species. A number of invited researchers shared their expertise and knowledge of past, current and future invasive species in European waters and possible management actions. Read more » -
2013-10-17 Regionalisation results in fast decision on Baltic quotas
Today, an agreement on Baltic quotas for 2014 was quickly reached, following regional negotiations between the Baltic Member States in the new BALTFISH structure. Commissioner Damanaki highlighted the agreement as a success “for Baltic fish stocks and for EU regionalisation”. Read more » -
2013-10-14 Fisheries subsidies – you get what you pay for
On October 23, the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), the subsidy package of the CFP, will take place. Several controversial amendments are on the table and voting is expected to be close, however, there are also many opportunities which can help the EU to invest in a healthier and more profitable fishing industry. Read more » -
2013-10-04 Russian representative to HELCOM receives public signatures
At the HELCOM Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen yesterday, the signatures from the Baltic public in support of swift actions to improve the health of the Baltic Sea were handed over to the Russian delegation. Read more » -
2013-10-03 HELCOM Ministerial Declaration agreed – Environmental ministers severely delay deadlines to restore the Baltic Sea
While the Baltic Sea Action Plan will be fully implemented, the good environmental status of the troubled sea will not be reached by 2021. Read more » -
2013-10-03 RFTB hands over public call for action to Poland
The Race for the Baltic campaign delegation also met with the Polish Government representative Mr Andrzej Jagusiewicz at the HELCOM Ministerial Meeting to hand over the signatures from the Baltic public collected this summer calling for more ambitious action to restore the health of the Baltic Sea. Read more »
Policy Briefings
Since October 2009, a comprehensive background briefing has been sent out prior to most EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meetings with fisheries issues on the agenda.
Reaching more than 400 recipients, the briefings are primarily aimed at the Fisheries ministers and their advisors, but also reach out to fisheries attachés, European Parliamentarians, a wide range of government officials, as well as other NGO representatives, the media and various stakeholders.
In addition to an introductory cover letter, every briefing contains one or several annexes with detailed background information and our preferred standpoints on the pertinent issues.