Contribution to the Call for Evidence - Energy transition of the EU Fishing Sector

Open Letter to Commissioners Hoekstra and Kadis

December 2, 2024

Congratulations on your appointment. Our NGOs BLOOM, ClientEarth, Oceana and Seas At Risk look forward to collaborating with you and supporting your efforts to advance the goals outlined in your mission letters. Together, we work for the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies in fisheries, fair financial and fishing opportunities for coastal, artisanal and small-scale fishing communities, and a shift toward low-impact fishing practices.

Webinar: Capacity Ceilings in EU fisheries – Barrier or Opportunity for Decarbonisation?

November 30, 2024

This timely event, ahead of the European Commission Energy Transition Partnership workshops (11-12 December) focusing on small-scale, large-scale, and distant-water fisheries, will bring together experts, policymakers, and both small-scale and large-scale fishers to explore the report’s findings and their implications for decarbonisation in the fisheries sector.

Capacity Ceilings in EU Fisheries: Obstacle or Opportunity for the Decarbonisation Process?

Report: EU Fishing Capacity Rules No Barrier to Decarbonising Industry, Despite Industry Claims

October 29, 2024

A new report from ClientEarth reveals that limits on vessel weight and power under EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) prove no obstacle to switching the EU fishing fleet to energy-efficient and low-carbon propulsion technologies.

Contribution to the Call for Evidence – Energy transition of the EU Fishing Sector

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