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Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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A vision for the future CFP Vision of the CFP in 2020: • Stocks at Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) level • Fishing sector = - profitable, attractive jobs for men & women - economically self-sustainable • Thriving coastal communities with diversified economies • Well-informed consumers for responsible consumption • Simpler and cheaper policy, co-management with stakeholders BUT…are we there? European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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Are we there? the case for radical reform ‌ still not good enough: Catches evolution 1979-2009, all fishing areas.
8.000 7.000 6.000 5.000
EU-27
2009
2007
2005
2003
2001
1999
1997
1995
1993
1991
1989
1987
1985
1983
3.000
1981
4.000 1979
1000 tons live weight
9.000
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Are we there? the case for radical reform ‌ still not good enough: Fishing capture statistics - Mediterranean & Black Sea
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attivitĂ di pesca - Mar Mediterraneo e Mar Nero 2.000.000 1.800.000 1.600.000
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1.400.000 1.200.000 1.000.000 800.000 600.000 400.000 200.000 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Source: FAO-FishStat+ European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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Non-EU countries
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Are we there? the case for radical reform … still not good enough: A loss-making fleet
Annual Economic Report 2010 – DG MARE
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Are we there? the case for radical reform … still not good enough: • Complex and expensive policy • Sector’s divorce from the policy • Even small technical questions are politicised • And some problems unresolved: discards, etc. And all of this can’t wait !
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CFP reform: more than meets the eye • The elements of the package: – 1st wave: basic regulation and common markets organisation regulation, external dimension, report of 2002 reform and overarching communication – 13 July – 2nd wave: financial instrument - end of November • Beyond the new basic regulation: – Non-legislative developments – Related policies – Future legislative developments European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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The key elements of the reform ‌ 1. Sustainability 2. A future for fisheries and aquaculture industry and jobs 3. Satisfying consumers’ needs and expectations 4. Better governance through regionalisation 5. Smarter financing 6. External Dimension
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1. Sustainability - MSY • Commitment at World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, 2002) and in UNCLOS • Turning the principle into a policy objective • Catching a larger quantity of fish • Larger size of fish landed → higher market value • Lower costs incurred in catching the fish
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1. Sustainability - ecosystem approach • regulate fisheries and environment, not just one species: • Replace single-species management plans by fishery-based plans • Incorporate environmental concerns in management plans • Fast-track procedures to implement environmental policy (Natura2000, MSFD) European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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1. Sustainability Eliminating discards Some very good initiatives by the sector … but problems remain … • Need for a clear legal, stepwise obligation to ban discards … with flexibility to make it workable • inevitable legislative changes • Market Policy European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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1. Sustainability Transferable fishing concessions •
MS are obliged to introduce TFCs as of 2014 for all vessels above 12 metres and for all vessels with towed gear. Optional for the others
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MS decide on the eligibility
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TFCs are (initially) allocated by MS on basis of transparent criteria for all stocks under fishing opportunities management (TAC/quota/effort set by Council). In this allocation exercise, MS must take into account the likely catch composition of vessels.
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Criteria may be based on the re-confirmation of current allocation of either existing concessions or quota/effort shares. This would not change the relative share.
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Pooling allowed on a voluntary basis.
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The validity of the TFCs may be limited by the MS
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TFCs must be tradable (purchased, leased – wholly or partially) between eligible holders of TFCs within each MS. MS can authorize the trading of TFCs to and from other MS European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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1. Sustainability Improving scientific advice • Promoting partnerships between fishermen and scientists • Streamline advice from different bodies • Adequate support to the scientific community • Cover new areas: multi-species management, ecosystem approach • Strengthen data collection obligation • Improve the economic base
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2. A future for fisheries and aquaculture industry and jobs • Growth and attractive jobs in maritime Europe • Identify, unlock potential / Blue growth • Exploit Europe’s fishery/maritime/ aquaculture tradition and expertise • Promote research • Improve efficiency of investment through sea-basin strategies – regional funds
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2. A future … A social agenda • Recognitions of Small-scale fisheries’ importance • MS to provide adequate quota share • Better access and conditions for finance • Improve organisation, stronger role for Producer Organisations • Improve working conditions on board • Axis 4 of the EFF: enhancing the role of women European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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2. A future…Thriving coastal communities • Catching sector may lose jobs, but plenty of alternatives • profitable sector contributes to development perspectives for coastal communities • Boost complementary / additional economic opportunities: Axis 4 of the EFF (local, territorial, coastal development) • Integrated policy for coastal communities – make use of fishers know-how and experience
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2. A future…. Aquaculture • Integral part of the CFP • A strategic plan for development – MS to plan and coordinate • Aquaculture and Natura2000 •
Fresh water aquaculture / Europe’s ‘inner coast’: Substantial contribution to market for fisheries products
• Part of cultural heritage, important environmental function • Potential for sustainable development European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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3. Meeting consumers’ needs and expectations • Ensuring a steady supplies to the EU market • Increasing the value of fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption • Compulsory labelling information: useful, understandable, controllable • Voluntary labelling information: dynamic but not misleading • Producer Organisations: the key actors for a more decentralised policy, more value added to products European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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4. Better governance through regionalisation • remove micro-management from co-decision level • bring decision-making closer to the ground • facilitate co-management with stakeholders, in particular by strengthening POs’ role and responsibilities • Regionalisation an opportunity, not an obligation • Empower Member States … but only under conditions established by co-decision • A better consultation with stakeholders: bringing the real expertise to the decision-making process European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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5. Smarter financing: Money for policy change There will be a single financial instrument for the CFP of 6.7 billion € … but to promote policy change, not to maintain unsustainable status quo! Emphasis on innovation, greening and inclusive growth Removing inefficient fleet subsidies Strong boost to aquaculture (including inland) Strong boost to the development of coastal communities • Money to develop cross-cutting instruments of IMP • Support to production and marketing planning • • • •
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6. External dimension • Strengthen global fisheries governance at multilateral level • Achieve common goals with neighbours: harmonisation of standards with third countries • Strategic partnerships (USA, Japan) • Sustainable Fisheries Agreements: – Exporting high standards, not overcapacity – Reinforcing the scientific basis of the agreements – Supporting more effectively the fisheries sector in Third Countries • Vessel owners, contributing more to their access to Third Countries' waters European Commission Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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6. What about the Mediterranean ? • No regions are excluded from the reform • Proposal takes into account the specificities of the Mediterranean (existing legal framework) • Principles apply without exception – MSY – Regionalisation – Transferable fishing concessions – Discards
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