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Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR)

Increased opportunities for small-scale #Fishermen in #Mediterranean and #BlackSea

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Ministers from member states and third countries have adopted today an ambitious 10-year Regional Action Plan for sustainable small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The plan reinforces opportunities for small-scale fishermen by enhancing their capacities in contributing to food security while at the same time maintaining environmentally sustainable fishing practices. Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Commissioner Karmenu Vella said: "Fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Seas are predominantly small and family-run. But at the moment, they are facing serious challenges as more than 90% of assessed fish stocks are overfished. We need to work side by side with small-scale fishermen if we want healthy and sustainable seas, so that fishermen families can continue using their traditional source of living for generations ahead. After last year's MedFish4Ever Declaration and the Sofia Declaration earlier this year, this high-level conference is the next important step towards this goal.'' More information is available here.

High Level Conference on sustainable small-scale fisheries

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