2023-11-15 02:13:45
The European Union and 20 other countries have agreed on 34 measures, 24 of them binding, to improve fisheries management, address climate and environmental issues in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, improve compliance and achieve conservation and sustainability. of marine resources, both in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Mediterranean and Black Sea
Address climate and environmental issues in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and improve compliance and achieve conservation and sustainability of marine resources
Thus it has been agreed forty-sixth session the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held in Croatia.
Conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources and aquaculture
Specifically, they are committed to ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The commission is the regional fisheries management organization with authority to make binding recommendations for fisheries and aquaculture development in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The head of the fisheries management unit for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission, Valérie Lainé, highlighted that data obtained on the ground shows that the plans are making a “real difference towards sustainability objectives.” “It is very encouraging to see the impact of shared efforts,” she celebrated.
It has been agreed to launch a Regional Action Plan to protect vulnerable species, including seabirds, cetaceans and sea turtles
Specifically, it has been agreed to launch a Regional Action Plan to protect vulnerable species, including seabirds, cetaceans and sea turtles. Additionally, other critically endangered species such as the European eel and Black Sea sturgeon have received higher levels of protection.
Likewise, the signatories have agreed on a Roadmap to establish a restricted fishing area to protect the fragile Cabliers coral mountains of the Alboran Sea and they have launched an ilong-term initiative for the decarbonization of the regional fishing fleet.
Aquaculture
Refering to aquacultureto which the FAO grants a “important environmental dimension”the countries have presented several proposals emanating from various countries interested in sustainable development of the sector.
Thus, the parties want to ensure that the sector employs a key consideration for its continued development, and a resolution to launch guidelines supporting the implementation of environmental monitoring programs across the region received strong support. Likewise, proactive efforts to reduce the use of plastic and improve waste management in the sector have been reflected in the new decisions.
Proactive efforts to reduce the use of plastic and improve waste management in the sector have been reflected in the new decisions.
The participants have formulated several proposals for the decarbonization of the aquaculture sector including the promotion of sustainable energy sourcescarbon sequestration techniques and low-impact production methods, as well as the launch of a regional climate program and an adaptation plan to make the sector more resistant to climate change.
Permanent inspection and surveillance programs for international waters
Similarly, two permanent inspection and surveillance programs have been launched for international waters, while new Catch documentation for Black Sea turbot and Mediterranean red coralof commercial importance, will increase accountability and contribute to the fight against illegal fishingunreported and unregulated (IUU).
On the other hand, a new mechanism has been created to promote the culture of compliance in the region through the adoption of a key decision that would allow the Compliance Committee better identify cases of non-compliance and that can implement prevention and mitigation actions and during the meeting, according to the FAO, a “strong political commitment” in relation to the establishment of a regional vessel monitoring and control system.
The executive secretary of the General Fisheries Commission, Miguel Bernal, has highlighted the “successful” adoption of a “record” number of decisionssomething the members “should be proud of,” in his opinion.
“By definition, developing plans for the conservation and sustainable use of shared marine resources depends on trust and collaboration between many different stakeholders”Bernal commented that he is “delighted” with the “ambitious” attitude of the members.
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