PILLAR 1 – IMPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Quota

Effort

Catch quotas

Costs

Prices

Crew

Other sectors

THE 4 PILLAR ACTIONPLAN

CAUSES AND LIMITATIONS

CONSEQUENCES

IFFM REPORT

PILLAR 1IMPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

EU MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

UK CONDITIONS

cfp reform

2 key themes

• Internationally traded fishing rights

• Delegation of decision making/ regionalisation of the cfp

regionalisation - challenges

• Legal – what is allowed under the EU treaties

• Political – support for delegation of decision making

• Logistical – practical arrangements for managing stocks at a regional level

member state statusIncreased presence and influence in Europe

Autonomy to set priorities, manage resources and align policies with national priorities

Conclusions• The international framework for fisheries management requires dramatic and

deep changes if it is to deliver a secure future for Scottish fishermen and fish stocks.

• The Scottish Government should promote Scottish priorities and expertise to shape the future of European fisheries management and, with the assistance of Scottish stakeholders, build on the profile and influence already achieved.

• The SFC actively supports the Scottish Government’s continued prioritisation of fisheries issues and its desire to increase the profile of Scotland in Europe and the autonomy of Marine Scotland in management of Scottish fisheries.

• The fishing industry and other stakeholders should consider how best to prepare for engagement in regionalised fisheries management and with broader regional marine management plans.

Key points for SFC

• Does the SFC agree with these conclusions?

• How can industry/stakeholders;– Support SG priorities in CFP reform?– Engage in regionalised and integrated

management of marine resources?