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WCC 2020 Res 107 - Activity Report

Submitted by Mikhail.DURKIN on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 09:41
General Information
Reducing the impact of fisheries on marine biodiversity
IUCN Constituent: 
Coalition Clean Baltic
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2021
Geographic scope: 
European Union (EU)
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Convene stakeholders/NetworkingCampaign for reducing all human induced mortality on eel. All eel related activities were aimed at reducing the eel mortality and increase out-migrating spawners. CCB ambition to at least achieve a ban on recreational fishing in the Baltic region as a measure in the updated Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) failed, supported only by a few states (SE, DE). The ICES advice in November 2021, and consequent steps taken by the DG Mare since then, indicates a potential opening up for further measures. CCB has increased coordination activities surrounding eel management mainly together with the Fisheries Secretariat, but also including members well outside the Baltic region (Med, Uk). CCB is part of the core group and takes part in the regular coordination calls. CCBs expertise has helped national NGOs to address eel domestically with special focus on Germany and Denmark, but also in Spain and Netherlands.On-going
Policy influencing/advocacyLong-term cod recovery plan. There is still no set plan for cod recovery as CCB had hoped for. Building on what is now several years advocating for a total stop for all cod fishing, CCB has, with strong support from members continued this during 2021 e.g., creating and presenting NGOs proposals for Total Allowable Catches (TACs) and PR linked to this. CCB also has advocated for further long-term measures, such as permanent and complete closure of the only known spawning areas (Bornholm deep) of the eastern stock and a shift towards a new marine management system. Active participation in BSAC, BALTFISH, HELCOM has all followed the same line. In 2021, CCB has turned more focus to deliver inputs to the Biodiversity Strategy deliverables such as the Action Plan for fisheries and a new Restoration Law that both have direct implications for cod and long-term efforts on wider marine management.On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
In both cases, it has resulted in actions and support for further measures, likely also the acceptance for the Commission proposal in December Council 2021. Moreover, we joined the campaign #PowerToTheEel to get signature support for stronger protection for eels in 2021.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Policy influencing/advocacyFuture work in advocacy for cod fishing and continuation of coordinated activities for the eel management.
Additional Information
External link(s): 
NGOs proposals for TACs
NGO joint recommendations on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities
CCB PR: EU Must Respond to Baltic Sea Ecosystem and Fisheries Crash with Urgent, Radical Measures
Campaign #PowerToTheEel