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EU and São Tomé and Príncipe renew sustainable fisheries partnership

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The European Union and São Tomé and Príncipe have signed a new protocol to continue their 40-year-old partnership on fisheries.

The new four-year protocol will allow EU vessels to fish around 6,500 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species per year in São Tomé and Príncipe's waters.

Increased EU financial support will also foster the sustainable development of the fisheries sector in São Tomé and Príncipe. The EU contribution over four years will amount to €3.3 million, i.e. €825,000 per year. €500,000 will be dedicated every year to support São Tomé and Príncipe's sustainable fisheries management, control and surveillance capacities, artisanal fishing and local fishing communities.

In addition to EU funding, EU shipowners will pay São Tomé and Príncipe a licensing and catch fee of €85 per ton of fish caught to operate in the country's waters.

The new protocol includes provisions to enhance working conditions for fishers employed on EU vessels, ensuring safer and fairer labour practices.

Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis (pictured) said: “Today marks a significant milestone as we have a new implementing protocol to our Fishery Partnership Agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe. This protocol reinforces our shared commitment to responsible, sustainable fisheries and shows the power of cooperation in preserving the ocean. Together we secure the future of our shared resources, supporting local communities and ecosystems. Our collaboration sets a model for sustainable fishing that benefits all and fosters long-term ecological and economic resilience.”

The new protocol will apply provisionally as of 6 October 2025 and will enter into force as soon as the ratification process by both parties has been completed. On the EU side, this requires the consent of the European Parliament.

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You can find more information on the renewed sustainable fisheries partnership online.

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