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News about fair fisheries, healthy seas and vibrant fishing communities<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

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9-13\/6 Advancing the Global Agenda for Small-Scale Fishers: LIFE at UNOC3\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

From 9 to 13 June LIFE participated in the <\/span>Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) <\/span><\/a>in Nice, as part of the global delegation of small-scale fishers. The delegation reaffirmed the <\/span>Small-Scale Fishers\u2019 Call to Action<\/span><\/i><\/a>, first launched at UNOC2 in Lisbon in 2022, and grounded in the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From left to right: Marta Cavall\u00e9, Sandrine Thomas, Gwen Pennarun and Seamus Bonner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The LIFE delegation was composed of Gwen Pennarun, President of LIFE and the Brittany Handliners Association; S\u00e9amus Bonner, Board Member of LIFE and IIMRO; Sandrine Thomas, French fisherwoman; Ken Kawahara, Secretary of the Brittany Handliners Association; and Marta Cavall\u00e9, LIFE Executive Secretary. The delegation was accompanied and supported by Elsa Pullman, Senior Campaigner at Blue Ventures.<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Blue Ventures, LIFE co-hosted two screenings of <\/span>Sea Change: The Future of Fishing<\/span><\/i> (ZED). These events were organised in the framework of the joint Make Fishing Fair<\/em> campaign, with the aim to highlight key governance challenges faced by small-scale fishers. In addition, LIFE delegates were invited as panellists of other events dealing with a wide range of topics, including EU funding, data empowerment for small-scale fisheries in the views of emerging technologies, and ocean governance, and took part in networking sessions, engaging with fishers, decision-makers, and civil society representatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the international level, LIFE partnered with small-scale fishers organisations across the globe<\/a> and supporting partners, and co-organised a range of activities along the week, including a dedicated side event in the Blue zone that brought together over 40 fishers from 25 countries, hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and Germany. Delegates from all continents delivered joint powerful statements, prompting commitments from governments such as Costa Rica, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Ghana to expand preferential access zones and co-management frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the EU level, the presentation of the <\/span>European Oceans Pact<\/span><\/a> and the announcement of a forthcoming Oceans Act marked a step forward although in general it is marked by the consolidation of existing initiatives. LIFE welcomes the recognition of small-scale fisheries \u201cas a priority\u201d within this agenda but emphasises the need for binding, concrete measures that really make a difference for this sector. In the lead-up to the Small-Scale Fishers\u2019 Implementation Dialogue in November, LIFE will continue to advocate for a dedicated Action Plan for European small-scale fisheries. Additional information on LIFE\u2019s participation can be found <\/span>in this op-ed by Marta Cavall\u00e9.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3\/6 Decarbonising the Fleet: LIFE Calls for a Fair Transition based on Proportionality for Small-Scale Fisheries<\/b><\/p>\n

The 4th meeting of the Fishing Shipbuilding Working Group under the <\/span>Energy Transition Partnership (ETP)<\/span><\/a> set up by the European Commission-DG Mare brought together diverse perspectives on decarbonising the fishing fleet, with a focus on feasibility, financing, and social impact. The session featured a panel discussion, technical presentations, and updates on EU-level engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the small-scale sector, LIFE\u2019s Policy Advisor Brian O\u2019Riordan highlighted that the energy transition is currently policy-driven, not market-led\u2014leaving many fishers without a clear business case. He stressed that small-scale operators face particular challenges: outdated vessels, limited support, and growing spatial pressures from offshore energy and aquaculture. He warned that decarbonisation measures being proposed far outweigh the very minor and decreasing contribution to carbon emissions made by the sector. There is a need for proportionality, he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While recent advances in electric propulsion are promising, O\u2019Riordan warned that vessel designs must still meet real-world demands for safety and functionality. He also flagged the risks of social exclusion, noting that without targeted support, the transition could worsen inequalities and discourage young fishers from entering the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

The same afternoon, LIFE organised the 4th meeting of the Small-Scale Fisheries Working Group (SSF WG)<\/span> under the ETP as well. The members of the Working Group discussed a final statement and a list of recommendations from the sector to the future Roadmap of the Energy Transition which is expected to be sent out by september.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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17-18\/6 Seaglow Meeting in Sweden focuses on Sustainable Innovation\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Seaglow partners during the project’s second consortium meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LIFE, a Seaglow partner, participated in the recent <\/span>SEAGLOW consortium meeting hosted by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden<\/span><\/a>, where European partners discussed next steps in driving sustainable innovation in small-scale fisheries. The agenda covered technology pilots, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting also provided an opportunity to connect with REFEST project<\/a> partners and the project advisor from CINEA, focusing on shared goals around the energy transition, sustainable practices, and contributing to the EU <\/span>Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

LIFE continues to support collaborative efforts that centre small-scale fishers in the transition to low-impact, climate-resilient fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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25\/6 Baltfish Forum: Small-Scale Fishers must not be left behind<\/b><\/p>\n

LIFE participated in the latest Baltfish Forum, held in Hamburg under the German presidency. The main focus was on ICES advice for 2026 and its implications for the future of Baltic Sea fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite many stocks being at or near historically low levels, ICES recommends a significant increase in catches\u2014more than 70,000 tonnes. LIFE, along with several other organisations, expressed serious concern that such an increase, if implemented, could further harm already fragile stocks rather than support their recovery. The gap between ICES recommendations and the realities observed at sea remains troubling, and the discussions offered no clear way forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Commission, represented by Maja Kirchner from DG MARE, acknowledged the particularly difficult situation facing Sweden\u2019s small-scale coastal fishers and their dependence on healthy, sustainable stocks. LIFE stressed that small-scale fishers using passive gear must be guaranteed access to cod as bycatch under fair and selective rules, in line with the EU\u2019s landing obligation. We also urged the implementation of environmental DNA (iDNA) as a cost-effective tool to monitor bycatch in the large-scale fleet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, LIFE called on Sweden to include Bothnian Sea herring in its national work plan when it assumes the Baltfish presidency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quotas for next year will be the main subject at the Baltic regional management body. This was the last meeting under the German Presidency, which was succeeded by Sweden on 1 July.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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27\/6 Pollack Fishery: Positive Shift in ICES Advice<\/b><\/p>\n

LIFE and its member, the Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation (IIMRO), <\/span>welcome the updated ICES advice on pollack.<\/span><\/a> The Council now advises a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 3,310 tonnes for 2026 in ICES Areas VI and VII\u2014a significant shift from the previous zero-TAC recommendation that led to the closure of the inshore handline fishery. This result is a good indication of potential recovery and offers hope for reopening the fishery, which has been closed for several years, with serious consequences for the small-scale fishers who depend on it for their livelihoods and end the injustice of large scale fisheries that keep fishing this resource as by-catch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coming up<\/b><\/p>\n

8\/7 Brussels – <\/span>Presentation of the EMFAF study supporting the evaluation of the landing obligation<\/span><\/a> : CINEA and DG MARE are organising an event to present the EMFAF funded study supporting\u00a0 the evaluation of the landing obligation, five years after its full implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the press<\/b><\/p>\n

Euractiv: <\/span>Muireann Kavanagh op-ed on the EU fisheries management system\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Science Advances: <\/span>New study highlights link between the poor state of eastern baltic cods and fishing pressure.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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