High-Level Political Meeting on Baltic Eutrophication and Agriculture
CCB • April 19, 2007
On 19-20 April 2007 a Meeting of High-Level Representatives from Ministries of Agriculture and Environment of the Baltic Sea Region countries (CBSS) will take place in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden. The meeting title: Land and Sea: more cooperation, less eutrophication, will discuss measures to reduce the heavy nutrient load (50% of the total N&P- load to the Baltic Sea) from the Baltic agricultural sector.
Widespread exploitation of the critically endangered European eel population continues against scientific advice, despite few signs of recovery. Yesterday, the International Exploration of the Sea, ICES, published its scientific advice on fishing opportunities and conservation for European eel for 2026. As in previous years, ICES advises zero catch for all life stages, all uses and in all habitats. The conservation advice is to reduce other human-related mortalities to zero and restore habitats.
EU Council decision on 2026 fishing limits fails to implement legally required safeguards, jeopardising the fragile marine ecosystem