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

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

Commission Must Deliver EU Fisheries Energy Transition Roadmap Before Year End – NGOs, Artisanal Fishers & Scientists say

October 3, 2024

The European Commission must stick to its commitment to deliver a roadmap for the energy transition of the EU fisheries sector before the end of the year, said scientists, a former Member of the European Parliament, NGOs and artisanal fishers today, during a Brussels Ocean Week event Driving the energy transition and climate resilience in EU fisheries.

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

October 2, 2024

This report examines the extent to which existing capacity caps for the EU Fishing fleet affect decarbonization efforts. The analysis reveals that many Member States have not yet reached their capacity ceilings, and there are pathways for hybrid or full decarbonization that align with current regulations.

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

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