EU and the zero pollution targets for 2030
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency released their second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, along side the fourth Clean Air Outlook report.These reports highlight the EU’s progress toward achieving its 2030 zero-pollution...
The GFCM contributes to biodiversity conservation
Next In spring 2025, the eleventh Fisheries Restricted area will enter into force in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in support of fisheries management. The Convention on Biological Diversity acknowledges that spatial management measures, such asFRAs, can help...
IMO on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
From 17 to 21 February, the Intersessional Working Group on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships met for its 18th meeting. The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group (ISWG-GHG 18) made progress in addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. The...
New measures for collecting catch data from recreational fishing
The European Union has, for the first time, establisheda harmonized system for collecting catch data from recreational fisheries in marine coastal areas across the EU. Adopted to standardize the reporting process for recreational fishing, this regulation will provide...