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?

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Thank you!

ARVI International Conference

on the Future of FisheriesVigo, June 25th, 2015