News
July 23, 2013
€6.5 billion EU fisheries subsidy package moves forward…or backwards
During the past two weeks, both the European Parliament and Council have made progress with the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) subsidy package, and expect to conclude a deal late this year. The EMFF will provide €6.5 billion of aid, from the public purse, to the industry and Member States for 2014-2020. However, there are serious concerns over the way politicians envisage how these funds should be spent.
July 22, 2013
FISH: Race for the Baltic campaign updates from Latvia
While in Latvia, FISH and Race for the Baltic among others took part in in a river clean up as well as participated at the Positivus music festival where staff from FISH and CCB, core NGOs behind Race for the Baltic, had the opportunity to talk to Toomas Hendrik Ilve President of Estonia about the campaign.
July 16, 2013
FISH and Race for the Baltic visited The Fisheries Information Centre in Pärnu
The Fisheries Secretariat and Race for the Baltic visited The Fisheries Information Centre in Pärnu, Estonia. The visit involved learning more about the fishery sector in Estonia, main fish caught and the role of the Fisheries Information Centre.
July 10, 2013
One step forward, two steps backward. CFP subsidies voted on at the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee
At today’s vote on compromise amendments to the Cadec (EPP, FR) report on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in the Fisheries Committee, MEPs took the short-sighted decision to fund new vessels and engine modernisation by 12 votes to 11. A plenary vote in the European Parliament will take place later in the year.
July 10, 2013
Race for the Baltic campaign updates from Åland and Finland
FISH and Race for the Baltic continued the road around the Baltic Sea, with stops in Åland and Finland. The days involved collecting over 2,000 signatures and learning about what local NGOs are working with in connection to the Baltic Sea as well as visiting the HELCOM Secretatiat.
July 8, 2013
Baltic Sea RAC endorses science-based quotas next year
At the latest Executive Committee meeting of the Baltic Sea Regional Advisory Council (BS RAC), stakeholders endorsed much of the advice provided by ICES for this year and elected to continue down the path of fishing at or below Fmsy, with but a few exceptions.
June 26, 2013
Race for the Baltic visits BERAS in Järna, Sweden
FISH, CCB and Race for Baltic visited BERAS Headquarters in Järna, Sweden to learn about different projects they are involved in throughout the Baltic Sea Region. Local politicians, farmers, and companies such as Salta Kvarn, a Swedish organic food company, also showed their support for the campaign during the study visit.
June 25, 2013
Race for the Baltic visits Kolmården in collaboration with SAMBAH
The Fisheries Secretariat and Race for the Baltic visited Kolmården in collaboration with SAMBAH project and Marine World. The two day visit involved collecting over 1,000 signatures and learning about what Kolmården is working with in connection to the Baltic Sea.
June 20, 2013
FISH and Race for the Baltic are inspired by Kalmar Municipality
FISH and Race for the Baltic meets inspiring citizens of Kalmar municipality- where local citizens are involved in increasing the sustainability of surrounding wetlands, as well as educating the community in different environmental processes and promoting cycling for a healthier Baltic Sea.
June 19, 2013
Rachel Carson Prize awarded to head of Marine Conservation Society
On 2 June, Samantha Fanshawe, head of the Marine Conservation Society in Great Britain, received the Rachel Carson Prize for her outstanding leadership of the organisation and long-term commitment to protect the marine environment.