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Chatham House host their annual forum on IUU fishing at 10 St James’s Square, London.

Fisheries and aquaculture are important sources for proteins and livelihoods. They are based on the exploitation of renewable resources with a high potential for environmental degradation when production is not based on sustainable policies. Green/blue growth policies in relation to fisheries and aquaculture production have to address different challenges in order to cope with issues of sustainability in the framework … Continued

Economics is erratic, politics is manipulated, but at least science is objective, certain and consequently predictable. This image of science runs deep in the minds of most people when they consider scientific issues. Despite significant methodological difficulties, scientists have developed structured, rigorous and operational approaches to evaluating and deciding under conditions of genuine uncertainty. These achievements however do not … Continued

European Fish Week is organised by OCEAN2012, which is an alliance of organisations dedicated to transforming European fisheries policy to stop overfishing, end destructive fishing practices and deliver fair and equitable use of healthy fish stocks. During European Fish Week many events are organised by OCEAN2012 member groups in many European countries. For more information … Continued

The Seafood Summit is an annual event bringing together global representatives from the seafood industry and conservation community for in-depth discussions, presentations and networking around the issue of sustainable seafood. The goal of the Summit is to foster dialogue and partnerships that lead to a seafood marketplace that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. The … Continued

The European Maritime Day is celebrated annually on 20 May since 2008. The purpose is to highlight the importance of seas and oceans and the challenges facing maritime regions and sectors, Several events are organised across Europe, and a main event is held in one place, in the form of a high level meeting and … Continued

This is one of a series of hearings organized by the PECH (Fisheries) Committee in 2012. An agenda has not yet been published. Please check back as updated information is  forthcoming. In the meantime check the link below.

The meeting will take up ‘Aquaculture’ issues.

Some of the issues during this council meeting: Baltic Salmon Long term Management Plan, North Sea/Atlantic TACs. For more information please check the provisional agenda below