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Fishing boat - fishing for lobster and crab near the Ile de Batz, Brittany, France. Photo: davewalshphoto.com

Briefing: Financing the Decarbonisation of the EU Fisheries Sector

November 30, 2023

We are in the midst of a climate crisis, with the effects of rising temperatures – due to climate change – now making themselves known everywhere. At the same time, we are facing a major biodiversity crisis, which hugely impacts the marine environment and the functioning of the ocean as a climate regulator. On top of these major crises, with the ongoing war in Ukraine, we also face an unprecedented energy challenge.

Fishing boats in the village Union Hall, West Cork, Ireland. Union Hall is synonymous with fresh fish. Photo: davewalshphoto.com

Webinar: Decarbonising the EU Fishing Sector: the Path Ahead

November 23, 2023

ClientEarth and Oceana, along with the Low Impact Fishers of Europe, and economist Charles Berkow held a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the EU’s decarbonisation process for fisheries.

Statement: An Energy Transition for the EU Fishing Sector

October 25, 2023

We are in the midst of the climate crisis, feeling the effects of climate change almost on a daily basis. At a political level, with the signature of the Paris Agreement and the adoption of the European Green Deal, the EU agreed to transition to a sustainable Europe that will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In order to reach these objectives, human societies need to start or accelerate the decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy.

Carbon-friendly & economically resilient EU fisheries

September 12, 2023

The European Commission launched in February 2023 an Action plan for the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries sector. Our policy briefing highlights our recommendations for this crucial process of decarbonization which is part of the broader effort to achieve climate change objectives set in the European Green Deal and the European climate law.

Report: Better Use of Public Money: the End of Fuel Subsidies for the Fishing Industry

New Report Reveals How EU Subsidies Drive Fossil Fuel Use Instead Of Supporting Socially And Environmentally Sustainable Fisheries

April 12, 2023

A new report shows that by cutting fuel subsidies, the EU could have instead generated between €653 million and €1.4 billion in annual revenue, and used it to pay the salaries of twenty thousand fishers or fund over six thousand energy reduction & decarbonisation projects.

Report: Better Use of Public Money: the End of Fuel Subsidies for the EU Fishing Industry

April 12, 2023

The EU fishing fleet is exempted from paying fuel taxes; these fuel-tax exemptions are indirect capacity-enhancing subsidies. High fuel prices and taxation can incentivise faster decarbonisation of industries, hence such indirect subsidies stand in the way of a more environmentally friendly EU fishing fleet.

NGOs Call Out EU Commission on Conflicting Policies for Fishing Sector Decarbonisation

February 21, 2023

Brussels, 21 February 2023:- While the European Commission has just published the EU Action Plan: Energy transition of EU fisheries and aquaculture, NGOs criticised its

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

November 30, 2022

Reply to the call for evidence launch by DG Mare on the energy transition of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Fish are Carbon Engineers

November 3, 2022

Our Fish Briefing Paper, presented at COP27 on November 11th. 2022. Download pdf: Fish are Carbon Engineers The ocean is the largest store of carbon on

Fit for 55: Energy Taxation Directive, Ending one of aviation’s most unfair tax privileges

November 2, 2022

Aviation fuels have been exempt from taxation under the Energy Taxation Directive since it was introduced. The revision of the ETD would put an end to this unfair tax privilege that aviation has enjoyed and ensure taxation rates better integrate the environmental impact of fossil kerosene. This briefing from T&E highlights the good aspects and the problems of the revision of the ETD for aviation.