1. The CFP Reform – challenges…
FISHERIES
The CFP Reform – challenges…
Marine Directors, 2 December 2010
by Franz Lamplmair, European Commission E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h

2. Consultation  4/2009 – 12/2009: Green Paper April 2009
[results:]
Consultation
 4/2009 – 12/2009:
Green Paper April 2009
contributions, wide range of stakeholders, interested parties, institutions, MS, regions, third countries, NGO’s, research groups, general public
Synthesis report SEC(2010)428 (April 2010)
 until 11/2010:
Thematic workshops organised by COM
Debates in institutions (Council, EP Hearings…)
Seminars, workshops, discussions and conferences
Other meetings E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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3. Consultation: results
Broad agreement with GP analysis:
5 structural failings: overcapacity, objective ranking, decision making, industry accountability, compliance
Changed framework conditions: economic crisis, fuel prices, climate change, consumers & markets on sustainability trail
MSFD and Maritime policy – need to integrate CFP in marine governance E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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4. … results Broad agreement to Regionalise / decentralise
Reduce overcapacity
Maintain access regime
make ecological sustainability a basic premise for economic and social future of European fisheries
Diverging views on
Use of market based mechanisms (ITR’s)
Differentiated treatment of small-scale fleet
subsidies E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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5. Governance Improve decision making
[results:]
Governance
Improve decision making
Simplified, decentralised and long-term based
Principles at European (EP, Council), details at regional / national level, or by mandate (COM)
Ensure level playing field, compatibility with Treaty
Role for regional level:
- Operationalise / implement EU policy, and/or
- Advisory function – dialogue, consultation, proposals to EU
- led by Member States – link to MSFD implementation? E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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6. [results:]
Governance…
Involve industry, give more responsibility, make accountable
Strengthen RACs and ACFA and representation of sector (SSCF)
Strengthen PO’s (take on responsibility, increase horizontal and vertical integration), organisation of industry
Some involvement in decision making (regional level?), share best practice (e.g. RAC)
self-management / co-management (“reversal of burden of proof”) E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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7. Sustainability Continue & extend LTMPs
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Sustainability
Continue & extend LTMPs
MSY main target / intermediate goal / mixed fisheries
TACs only, or both TACs effort (mixed fisheries), other (closed seasons, areas, MPA’s, FPA’s…)
Achieve discard reduction / elimination
Ecosystem approach, regionalisation and decentralisation, follow scientific advice E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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8. Subsidies Aquaculture continue or phase out?
[results:]
Subsidies
continue or phase out?
strict conditionality, oriented towards objectives
Innovation, research, resource protection, local / coastal development….
Aquaculture
Important supplier, strategic importance
EU approach for a common market, common standards for level playing field
Link to Maritime Policy (Spatial Planning) E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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9. Trade and markets External Dimension
[results:]
Trade and markets
Most say CMO “fundamental pillar of CFP”, needs extensive revision and simplification
++ consistency with CFP, strengthen role of POs –
involve in management, access to resources, control
Labelling, certification and traceability
External Dimension
intrinsic part of CFP, must be enhanced both bilateral and multilateral (RFMOs, UN) approach
Level playing field – e.g. MED, imports ! E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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10. e.g. integration – link to MSFD
Fisheries to gain from IMP and MFSD
most dependent on healthy ecosystems
impact on ecosystems
Sea-basin strategies, MSP, research integration
Integration an obligation, not a choice
MS to achieve GES by 2020 – CFP contribute to Descriptors 1, 3, 4 and 6 (whereas clauses 39, 40)
Natura 2000 network, Birds Directive;
Nagoya 2010 targets etc E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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11. e.g. link to MSFD…
CFP instruments to contribute to ecosystem approach to marine management
Ensure goods and services from living aquatic resources for present and future generations
Contribute to Marine Strategy (“GES by 2020”)
Address core issues:
Reduce overall fishing pressure to bring in line with MSY….
Protect sensitive marine habitats
Protect sensitive species
Prevent distortions in food webs or disruptions of natural ecosystem processes E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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12. Main challenges Regionalisation + stakeholder involvement
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Main challenges
Regionalisation + stakeholder involvement
Subsidies + sustainability
Overcapacity reduction - ITR’s?
Ecosystem approach + integration in “ocean policy”
CMO
Aquaculture
External Dimension E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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Next steps
Impact Assessment – early 2011
Draft proposals, internal procedures
Present proposals spring 2011
Adoption by Council and EP in 2012
all contributions on Web: E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
25 May 2010
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14. THANK YOU FISHERIES Date (mm/dd/yy) Fisheries Slide 14 E u r o p e a nC m i s M t A f d F h
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