MEP Linnéa Engström is stepping down from her seat as a Member of the European Parliament to become the Programme Director for the Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea Region at the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Her role at the MSC’s Stockholm office began this week.
As an MEP for the Swedish Green Party, Linnéa Engström has represented Sweden since 2014 and was also Vice Chair of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee (PECH), driving work on legislation that would provide more stringent control and transparency in international fishing.
“Overfishing and illegal fishing threaten the entire marine ecosystem. The MSC has an important role to play in creating long-term sustainable fishing. For me, it is therefore a dream job to contribute to MSC's work to protect our oceans’ future,” Linnéa Engström said.
“I am delighted to welcome Linnéa to the MSC team in Europe. Her experience in European parliament - engaging in the development of the fisheries policy - will bring much value to the MSC. We hope that the opportunities that the MSC programme offers to fisheries, will continue to incentivise sustainable practices,” commented Camiel Derichs, MSC Regional Director in Europe.
Linnéa Engström takes over from Minna Epps, who has accepted a position at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) leading the Global Marine and Polar Programme.
“It feels great to be able to hand over to someone who is so passionate about sustainable fishing. Linnéa Engström knows EU fisheries policy inside out. Her experience from the European parliament will help ensure that MSC-labeled seafood get an even more prominent role - both in the debates and on our plates,” Minna Epps said as she moved on after spending eight years with the MSC
