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ARVI International Conference
on the Future of FisheriesVigo, June 25th, 2015
External Dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy
Stefaan DepypereDirectorInternational Affairs and Markets
European Commission,DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Disclaimer:1. This presentation represents solely the views
of its authorand cannot in any circumstances be
regardedas the official position of the Commission.
2. Chatham house rules
Fishery management
General objective – Our vision
foster healthy and productive oceans good governance
science based no overfishing compliance with rules p.m. new elements of reformed
CFP(discard ban, regionalization, etc.)
over and above fisheries:develop and foster ocean governance (consultation) S. Depypere 225.06.2015
Fishery management – the international dimension
EU activity in practice:
contribute to the International Governance system
take responsibility as a major producer but –even more- as the main market
contribute to establishing rules and guidanceUN, FAO (ex: IPOA on IUU)
manage the system: RFMOs incl. scientific assessments, capacity
buildingand monitoring control and surveillance
create an inclusive system foster compliance with the
rules i.a. IUU listing
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Fishery management – the international dimension
EU activity in practice:
conclude access agreementsaccess component – sector development component
sustainability clauses in trade agreements
empower the consumer: reform of CMO and labelling
specific action to eradicate IUU
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SFPA dimensions: access (mixed – tuna) and cooperation governance:
tight legal text (agreement and protocol) well defined technical conditions science based quantities only surplus (or RFMOs established limits) special clauses: HR // specification of financial
accounts // transparency (surplus issue!) conflict avoidance (avoid interference with local
fleet) capacity building // MCS joint management – regular dialogue (joint
committees) VMS – ERS non discrimination
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SFPA ambition
set a high standard (EU offer = best offer) EU fleet as trusted operators EU and MS as trusted partners on cooperation part: good offer of capacity
building on access part: value for money for
operatorsand European economy
legal certainty and reliable operating conditions
mutual trust create a network (see map) coherence with development cooperation
(complementary) figures:
agreements: 15 (but number is growing) budget: 140 mio €
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eradicating IUU: main objective (IPOA (FAO), EPOA)
IUU regulation
systematic dialogue with partners
possibility to label non cooperating countries ("yellow-red cards")
very successful
SFPA : capacity building and MCS are same as those
needed in IUU fight
SFPA and fight against IUU
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Comments?
Suggestions?
Questions?
Thank you!
ARVI International Conference
on the Future of FisheriesVigo, June 25th, 2015