NGOs slam EUs ambition

The European Commission’s new package of measures aimed at improving the sustainability and resilience of EU fisheries and aquaculture has been criticised by the NGO community for its lack of ambition, and the absence of concrete actions and strong guidelines that would enable EU member states to drive the process of decarbonising the catching sector.

Small scale fishing fleet, France

The European Commission’s new package of measures aimed at improving the sustainability and resilience of EU fisheries and aquaculture has been criticised by the NGO community for its lack of ambition, and the absence of concrete actions and strong guidelines that would enable EU member states to drive the process of decarbonising the catching sector.