The European Commission has launched call for evidence, ahead of plans to influence the management of fisheries beyond Europe, in an initiative that follows on from the Commission’s commitment under the European Ocean Pact, as it aims to steer global governance for sustainable fisheries as part of a strengthened EU ocean diplomacy.
‘There is no sustainable future for EU fisheries without a strong EU fisheries external action. As demonstrated at the recent UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the EU is more committed than ever to strengthening international fisheries governance and sustain the multilateral rules system for the ocean,’ commented Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Kostas Kadis.
‘The EU can be more effective in putting its ocean diplomacy and fisheries instruments at the service of more sustainable international fisheries, thereby upholding a level playing field. We turn to stakeholders to help the Commission shape the fisheries external action that will be fit for the future.’
The call for evidence seeks input on how the EU can strengthen environmental, social and economic sustainability of fisheries globally, how it can thenhance fisheries global governance and continue to uphold the rules-based multilateral maritime order, and what can EU ocean diplomacy do to build strong regional partnerships in fisheries.
The call for evidence will run until 15th September 2025. Feedback received will be used to shape the future EU strategy for fisheries external action.
