Elements with tag Ocean Pact
The European Commission has presented today the EU Ocean Pact, a strategic initiative that marks the start of a new framework for the future of fisheries and maritime industries in the European Union. Europêche is encouraged by the recognition of the essential role of fisheries within the broader ocean governance framework.
Yesterday, Europêche convened a strategic meeting with EU Member States, marking the first 120 days of the new Commission’s mandate. The meeting offered a timely opportunity to take stock of the progress made and review ongoing challenges and priorities. Reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable and competitive industry, Europêche called for urgent political action to move from words to action, revise unworkable legislation, eliminate excessive bureaucracy, and strike a better balance in fisheries policies.
Nice, France – Europêche, the leading representative body for the European fishing sector, warmly welcomes the adoption of the UNOC3 Political Declaration , as a significant step forward in strengthening multilateral ocean governance, advancing science-based management, enhancing marine spatial planning, and intensifying the global fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.