This report delineates the findings of a study on agricultural plastic products utilised worldwide across various value chains. The study evaluated the categories and amounts of plastic products, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Sustainable alternative products or practices were identified for items evaluated as having significant potential to harm human and ecosystem health or exhibiting inadequate end-of-life management. The report is founded on data obtained from peer-reviewed scientific literature, research reports from governmental and non-governmental organisations, and insights from industry experts, including pertinent trade associations. The report’s recommendations were validated through comprehensive consultation and evaluation with FAO and external specialists. The authors aspire that the study will catalyse discourse regarding agricultural plastics, their advantages and drawbacks, and ultimately incite measures to mitigate their potential detriment to human health and the environment.
In the context of sustainable fishing activities, this Regulation establishes specific rules regarding the eligibility of costs associated with operations that aim to protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, this Regulation addresses the eligibility of costs for operations that aim to mitigate climate change and improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels. Furthermore,[…]
The Third Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Strategic Plan (2022-2030) sets out a clear roadmap for achieving the CRFM’s vision of effective management, conservation and sustainable use of our fisheries and aquaculture resources, to maximise social and economic benefits in the CRFM Member States. The plan was approved by the Eleventh Special Meeting of the[…]
This measure is based on the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean, adopted by the Annual Meeting of the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) in 2015, establishes the System of Observation, Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement, which shall apply to all fishing vessels and fishing research[…]
The Strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture are a policy at the EU level covering the period 2021 to 2030. The overall purpose of these guidelines is to help build an EU aquaculture sector that (i) is competitive and resilient; (ii) ensures the supply of nutritious and healthy food; (iii) reduces[…]
The GFCM shall establish, in line with the global agenda, a GFCM 2030 Strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea (GFCM 2030 Strategy) to support the GFCM in fulfilling its mandate. The GFCM 2030 Strategy aims to preserve the heritage of fisheries and aquaculture as pillars of Mediterranean and[…]