CCB debate on the future of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), beyond 2013, 30 November 2011, Warsaw, Poland
CCB • November 30, 2011
The focus of the debate, held in Warsaw, Poland, was pros and cons of the new CAP legislative proposal and the aim was to elaborate a common NGO position statement.
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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