### (54) restoration and rewetting79 of organic soils80 in agricultural use (i.e. under grassland and cropland use) constituting drained peatlands help achieve significant biodiversity benefits , an important reduction of green-house gas emissions and other environmental benefits , while at the same time contributing to a diverse agricultural landscape. member states can choose from a wide range of restoration measures for drained peatlands in agricultural use spanning from converting cropland to permanent grassland and extensification measures accompanied by reduced drainage , to full rewetting with the opportunity of paludicultural use , or the establishment of peat-forming vegetation. the most significant climate benefits are created by restoring and rewetting cropland followed by the restoration of intensive grassland. to allow for a flexible implementation of the restoration target for drained peatlands under agricultural use member states may count the restoration measures and rewetting of drained peatlands in areas of peat extraction sites as well as , to a certain extent , the restoration and rewetting of drained peatlands under other land uses (for example forest) as contributing to the achievement of the targets for drained peatlands under agricultural use. ### (54) restoration and rewetting79 of organic soils80 in agricultural use (i.e. under grassland and cropland use) constituting drained peatlands help achieve significant biodiversity benefits , an important reduction of green-house gas emissions and other environmental benefits , while at the same time contributing to a diverse agricultural landscape. member states can choose from a wide range of restoration measures for drained peatlands in agricultural use spanning from converting cropland to permanent grassland , water level management , and extensification measures accompanied by reduced drainage , to full rewetting with the opportunity of paludicultural use , photovoltaic systems or the establishment of peat-forming vegetation.


### (55) in order to reap the full biodiversity benefits , restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland should extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in annex i of directive 92/43/eec that are to be restored and re-established. data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by lulucf sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by member states , submitted to the unfccc. restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. for example , paludiculture , the practice of farming on wet peatlands , can include cultivation of various types of reeds , certain forms of timber , blueberry and cranberry cultivation , sphagnum farming , and grazing with water buffaloes. such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the union. funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources , including expenditure under the union budget and union financing programmes. ### (55) in order to reap the full biodiversity benefits , restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland should extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in annex i of directive 92/43/eec that are to be restored and re-established. data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by lulucf sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by member states , submitted to the unfccc. restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. for example , paludiculture , the practice of farming on wet peatlands , can include cultivation of various types of reeds , certain forms of timber , blueberry and cranberry cultivation , sphagnum farming , and grazing with water buffaloes. such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the union. funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources , including expenditure under the union budget and union financing programmes. programmes for long-term financing are to be developed for this purpose.


### (56) the new eu forest strategy for 203081 outlined the need to restore forest biodiversity. forests and other wooded land cover over 43 ,5 % of the eu’s land space. forest ecosystems that host rich biodiversity are vulnerable to climate change but are also a natural ally in adapting to and fighting climate change and climate-related risks , including through their carbon-stock and carbon-sink functions , and provide many other vital ecosystem services and benefits , such as the provision of timber and wood , food and other non-wood products , climate regulation , soil stabilisation and erosion control and the purification of air and water. ### (56) the new eu forest strategy for 203081 outlined the need to restore forest biodiversity. forests and other wooded land cover over 43 ,5 % of the eu’s land space. forest ecosystems that host rich biodiversity are vulnerable to climate change but are also a natural ally in adapting to and fighting climate change and climate-related risks , including through their carbon-stock and carbon-sink functions , and provide many other vital ecosystem services and benefits , such as the provision of timber and wood , food and other non-wood forest products , climate regulation , soil stabilisation and erosion control and the purification of air and water. forests also have positive effects on physical and mental health and well-being , and forests with a high biodiversity are in particular attractive for tourists.


### (56) the new eu forest strategy for 203081 outlined the need to restore forest biodiversity. forests and other wooded land cover over 43 ,5 % of the eu’s land space. forest ecosystems that host rich biodiversity are vulnerable to climate change but are also a natural ally in adapting to and fighting climate change and climate-related risks , including through their carbon-stock and carbon-sink functions , and provide many other vital ecosystem services and benefits , such as the provision of timber and wood , food and other non-wood products , climate regulation , soil stabilisation and erosion control and the purification of air and water. ### (56) the new eu forest strategy for 203081 outlined the need to restore forest biodiversity. forests and other wooded land cover over 43 ,5 % of the eu’s land space. forest ecosystems that host rich biodiversity are vulnerable to climate change but are also through their multifunctional use a natural ally in adapting to and fighting climate change and climate-related risks , including through their carbon-stock and carbon-sink functions , and provide many other vital ecosystem services and benefits , such as the provision of timber and wood , food and other non-wood products , climate regulation , soil stabilisation and erosion control and the purification of air and water.


### (57) restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the union , including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of directive 92/43/eec. in the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems , it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators , such as standing and lying deadwood , the share of forests with uneven-aged structure , forest connectivity , the common forest bird index82 , and the stock of organic carbon. ### (57) restoration measures should be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the union , including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of directive 92/43/eec. the focus should be on improving biodiversity and the resilience of forest ecosystems and , where possible , to measure on the basis of existing and new indicators , such as the share of forests with uneven-aged structure , forest connectivity , dead wood lying and standing in quantity per hectare; vertical structure richness (single layer , multi-layered , multi-layered); location and climate-related tree species composition as a share of the total forest area; nutrient sustainability in representative areas; change in percent of forest stand; share of timber construction in the construction volume and share of wood chemically valued in the volume of wood; area of forests where effective measures have been taken to increase resilience to climate change; ecosystem service water protection; research ecosystem services health , recreation and education in the forest and tree species composition. in view of the ever-increasing risk of forest fires caused by climate change , member states should take into account when setting the targets of increasing the proportion of deadwood , the share of forests with uneven age structure and the networking of forests , the risk of forest fires.


### (57) restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the union , including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of directive 92/43/eec. in the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems , it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators , such as standing and lying deadwood , the share of forests with uneven-aged structure , forest connectivity , the common forest bird index82 , and the stock of organic carbon. ### (57) restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the union , including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of directive 92/43/eec. in the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems , it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems while at the same time being very cautious about the encroachment of non-native species and the expansion of purely economic forests , which are not usually characterised by high biodiversity , and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators , such as standing and lying deadwood , the share of forests with uneven-aged structure , forest connectivity , the common forest bird index 82 , and the stock of organic carbon.


### 2. member states shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in article 12(2) , point (f). when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply or other uses. ### 2. member states shall remove the barriers or use other methods that have the same impact on longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in article 12(2) , point (f). when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply or other uses.


### 2. member states shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in article 12(2) , point (f). when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply or other uses. ### 2. member states shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in article 12(2) , point (f). when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply , flood protection or other uses.


### 2. member states shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in article 12(2) , point (f). when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply or other uses. ### 2. member states shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this article , in accordance with the directive 2000/60/ec. when removing barriers , member states shall primarily address obsolete barriers , which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation , inland navigation , water supply or other uses.


### 1. member states shall reverse the decline of pollinator populations by 2030 and achieve thereafter an increasing trend of pollinator populations , measured every three years after 2030 , until satisfactory levels are achieved , as set out in accordance with article 11(3). ### 1. member states shall put measures in place to halt the decline of pollinator populations by 2030 , in order to maintain the role played by pollination in the ecosystem. these measures must be sustainable and put in place taking into account their impact on agricultural production and the changes brought about by climate change on pollinator populations. the levels shall be raised regularly in accordance with the national restoration plan.


### 1. member states shall reverse the decline of pollinator populations by 2030 and achieve thereafter an increasing trend of pollinator populations , measured every three years after 2030 , until satisfactory levels are achieved , as set out in accordance with article 11(3). ### 1. member states shall adopt long-term measures to reduce the decline in pollinator populations by 2035. the measures put in place shall take into account their effect on agricultural production , while the levels of such measures shall be flexible , in line with the national restoration plan.


### 3. the method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species and for assessing pollinator population trends. ### 3. the method referred to in paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species and for assessing area trends in respect of food resources.


### 3. the method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species and for assessing pollinator population trends. ### 3. the method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance , diversity , evolution , food resources and habitats of pollinator species.


### 1. member states shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems , in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under article 4(1) , (2) and (3). ### 1. member states shall put in place sufficient , proportional and appropriate restoration measures , taking into account , in particular , the economic and food needs of populations , to restore biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under article 4(1) , (2) and (3).


### 1. member states shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems , in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under article 4(1) , (2) and (3). ### 1. member states shall aim to put in place restoration measures at union level , taking into account the socio-economic functions of the area , as well as the economic performance and productivity output of the agricultural land use and food needs of the population , and shall enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems.


### (12) the commission’s state of nature report from 202053 noted that the union has not yet managed to stem the decline of protected habitat types and species whose conservation is of concern to the union. that decline is caused mostly by abandonment of extensive agriculture , intensifying management practices , the modification of hydrological regimes , urbanisation and pollution as well as unsustainable forestry activities and species exploitation. furthermore , invasive alien species and climate change represent major and growing threats to native union flora and fauna. ### (12) the commission’s state of nature report from 202053 noted that the union has not yet managed to stem the decline of protected habitat types and species whose conservation is of concern to the union. that decline is caused mostly by the modification of hydrological regimes , urbanisation and pollution as well as unsustainable forestry activities. furthermore , invasive alien species and climate change represent major and growing threats to native union flora and fauna.


### submission of the draft national restoration plan ### submission of the national restoration plan


### (72) member states should promote a fair and cross-society approach in the preparation and implementation of their national restoration plans , by including processes for participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders. ### (72) the successful implementation of the regulation requires the involvement of owners and land users , as well as the public , in the restoration measures. member states should therefore promote a fair , open , participatory , effective , transparent and cross-society approach in the preparation , review and implementation of their national restoration plans , by involving owners and land users and including processes for participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities , regions and stakeholders.


### (72) member states should promote a fair and cross-society approach in the preparation and implementation of their national restoration plans , by including processes for participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders. ### (72) member states should promote a fair and cross-cutting approach that involves regional and local authorities and society in the preparation and implementation of their national restoration plans , by including processes for participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders.


### 1. calls on the commission to recognise , in the european protein strategy , the strategic role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors as suppliers of marine-derived protein of the highest quality with one of the lowest carbon footprints; ### 1. calls on the commission to recognise , in the european protein strategy , the strategic role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors as suppliers of marine-derived protein of the highest quality with one of the lowest carbon footprints , thus involving many businesses operating in the european seafood sector , while creating development and new jobs;


### 1. calls on the commission to recognise , in the european protein strategy , the strategic role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors as suppliers of marine-derived protein of the highest quality with one of the lowest carbon footprints; ### 1. calls on the commission to recognise , in the european protein strategy , the strategic role of the sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sectors not dependant on fish-based feed , as suppliers of marine-derived protein of the highest quality with one of the lowest carbon footprints;


### data listed in paragraph 1(a)(ii) and (iii) may be provided to scientific bodies of member states , scientific bodies of the union and eurostat. ### data listed in paragraph 1(a)(ii) and (iii) may be provided to scientific bodies of member states , scientific bodies of the union and eurostat. these data shall be in an anonymised format , so as not to permit the identification of individual vessels or natural persons.


### 3. by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , quantities of fishery products totalling less than 30kg of fishery products of several species and coming from the same relevant geographical area and of the same presentation , per vessel and per day , may be put into the same lot by the operator of the fishing vessel , the producer organisation of which the operator of the fishing vessel is a member or by a registered buyer , prior to the placing on the market. ### deleted


### 4. by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , quantities of fishery products of several species , consisting of individuals below the applicable minimum conservation reference size and coming from the same relevant geographical area and the same fishing vessel , or group of fishing vessels , may be put into lots prior to the placing on the market for purposes other than direct human consumption. ### deleted


### they contain fishery or aquaculture products of a single species and of the same presentation; ### deleted


### 6. this article shall only apply to fishery and aquaculture products falling under chapter 3 and under headings 1604 and 1605 of chapter 16 of the combined nomenclature established by council regulation (eec) no 2658/87*. ### deleted


### is transmitted or made available , electronically , to the business operator to whom the fishery product or aquaculture product is supplied. ### deleted


### the date of catches for fishery products or date of harvest for aquaculture products , and the date of production where applicable; ### the date of catches for fishery products or date of harvest for aquaculture products , or the date of production where applicable;


### 7. member states may exempt from the requirements set out in this article small quantities of products sold directly from fishing vessels to consumers , provided that these do not exceed 5kg of fishery product per consumer per day. ### 7. member states may exempt from the requirements set out in this article operators selling small quantities of products directly from fishing vessels to consumers – and which are not subsequently marketed but used only for private consumption – provided that these do not exceed 5 kg of fishery product per consumer per day.


### 3. masters of union catching vessels shall also send electronically the information referred to in article 14 at the time of any inspection and upon request of the competent authority of their flag member state. ### 3. masters of union catching vessels shall also send the information referred to in article 14 at the time of any inspection and upon request of the competent authority of their flag member state.


### (14) article 16 is deleted ### (14) article 16 is replaced by the following:


### having regard to the opinion of the committee of the regions27 , ### after consulting the committee of the regions ,


### (1) the common fisheries policy has been reformed by regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 of the european parliament and council28 . the objectives of the common fisheries policy and the requirements for fisheries control and enforcement are set out in articles 2 and 36 of that regulation. its successful implementation depends on the effective and up-to-date control and enforcement system. ### (1) the common fisheries policy has been reformed by regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 of the european parliament and council28 . the objectives of the common fisheries policy and the requirements for fisheries control and enforcement are set out in articles 2 and 36 of that regulation. its successful implementation depends on an effective and up-to-date control and enforcement system in all member states.


### (4) in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 , reference should be made to the definitions in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 and regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 of the european parliament and council30. in the interest of clarity and consistency some definitions set in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 should be deleted or amended and new definitions should be added. ### (4) in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 , reference should be made to the definitions in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 and regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 of the european parliament and council30. in the interest of clarity and consistency some definitions set in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 should be deleted or amended and new definitions should be added. in particular , a multi-criteria definition of ‘small-scale coastal fleet’ should be added , following calls from the sector and in line with current international commission for the conservation of atlantic tunas rules.


### (7) the definition of ‘lot’ should be aligned to the definition of ‘lot’ set out in the food law. ### (7) the definition of ‘lot’ should refer back to the definition of ‘lot’ set out in the food law.


### (10) a definition of 'fishing vessel' is provided in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 and includes vessels equipped for commercial exploitation of marine biological resources such as catching vessels , support vessels , fish processing vessels , vessels engaged in transhipment and carrier vessels equipped for the transportation of fisheries products , with the exception of container vessels. the definition 'fishing vessel' in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 should therefore be deleted. ### (10) a definition of 'fishing vessel' is provided in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 and includes vessels equipped for commercial exploitation of marine biological resources. the definition 'fishing vessel' in regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 should therefore be deleted.


### (12) small scale fisheries play an important role in the union , from a biological , economic and social perspective. considering the possible impacts of small scale fisheries on stocks , it is important to control that fishing activities and fishing efforts of smaller vessels are in compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. for this purpose it is necessary to obtain position data of those vessels. therefore , member states should be able to track all fishing vessels , including fishing vessels which are less than 12 metres’ length. for vessels 12 metres’ length it is now possible to use mobile devices which are less expensive and easy to use. ### (12) small scale fisheries play an important role in the union , from a biological , economic and social perspective. considering the possible impacts of small scale fisheries on stocks , it is important to control that fishing activities and fishing efforts of smaller vessels are in compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. however , for the majority of the small-scale coastal fleet , being obliged to carry an on-board tracking device could place a disproportionate burden on their fishing capacity. member states shall therefore be empowered to exempt small-scale coastal fleet vessels making fishing trips of less 24 hours from the requirement to have a tracking device on board. moreover , under the principle of proportionality , vessels operating exclusively in the internal waters of the flag member state and natural persons fishing without a vessel , shall be exempted from the on-board tracking device requirement. in order to ensure an adequate level of control over both such vessels and natural persons , member states should monitor their activities by carrying out regular inspections.


### (18) given the fragile ecosystem in the baltic sea , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should not be granted for the retrofitting of fishing vessels for other activities than commercial fishing , such as recreational fishing , which could have a detrimental impact on the ecosystem. therefore , such support should only be granted for the scrapping of fishing vessels. ### (18) given the fragile ecosystem in the baltic sea , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should not be granted for the retrofitting of fishing vessels for other activities than commercial fishing , such as recreational fishing. at the same time , support should only be granted for the scrapping of fishing vessels , including vessels used for recreational fishing. in view of the above , compensation scheme coverage and the possibility of scrapping recreational fishing units should take place on a similar basis as for industrial fishing.


### — having regard to article 3(3) of the treaty on european union (teu) , and to articles 11 and 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , ### — having regard to article 3(3) of the treaty on european union (teu) , and to articles 11 , 39 and 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) ,


### a. whereas the common fisheries policy (cfp) is aimed at ensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term and at progressively restoring and maintaining populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield (msy); ### a. whereas the common fisheries policy (cfp) is aimed at ensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term and are managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies;


### c. whereas fisheries management measures adopted under the cfp are beginning to bear fruit , as the number of fish stocks exploited at sustainable levels is increasing , making higher yields possible for stocks which were until recently overexploited; ### c. whereas fisheries management measures adopted under the cfp are bearing fruit , as the number of fish stocks exploited at sustainable levels is increasing , making higher yields possible for stocks which were overexploited;


### d. whereas still around 38 % of stocks in the north-east atlantic and around 92 % in the mediterranean are overexploited , according to the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries (stecf) , despite the legal requirement to stop overfishing by 2020; ### d. whereas despite the huge drop in fishing pressure which according to the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries (stecf) has been reduced almost by half in the last 20 years on average for all the stocks evaluated in the north-east atlantic , still around 38 % of stocks in this area are overexploited. however , these stocks represent a small portion of the total landings. in the mediterranean , according to the commission for the mediterranean(gfcm) 2018 report on the state of mediterranean and black sea fisheries , the percentage of overexploited fish stocks decreased from 88 percent in 2014 to 78percent in 2016 , and to 62.5 percent in 2017 according to the sofia report 2020 (http://www.fao.org/gfcm/news/detail/en/c/1174318/);


### e. whereas fishing at maximum economic yield (mey) refers to the level of capture at which social , environmental and economic benefits for society are maximised , which improves the resilience of the sector; ### deleted


### f. whereas the international union for conservation of nature (iucn) calls for at least 30 % of all marine habitats to be transformed by 2020 into a network of highly protected marine protected areas (mpas) , among other efficient area-based conservation measures , the aim being to have no extractive activities carried out in at least 30% of the ocean; ### f. whereas the international union for conservation of nature (iucn) calls for at least 30 % of all marine habitats to be transformed by 2020 into a network of highly protected marine protected areas (mpas) , among other efficient area-based conservation measures , the aim being to have no extractive activities carried out in at least 30% of the ocean , without considering the socio-economic consequences;


### f. whereas the international union for conservation of nature (iucn) calls for at least 30 % of all marine habitats to be transformed by 2020 into a network of highly protected marine protected areas (mpas) , among other efficient area-based conservation measures , the aim being to have no extractive activities carried out in at least 30% of the ocean; ### f. whereas the international union for conservation of nature (iucn) advocates the transformation of at least 30 % of all marine habitats by 2020 into a network of highly protected marine protected areas (mpas) , among other efficient area-based conservation measures , the aim being to have no extractive activities carried out in at least 30% of the ocean;


### g. whereas the 2030 eu biodiversity strategy calls for a legally binding objective to protect at least 30 % of the eu’s sea area , and for 10 % of the eu’s sea area to be strictly protected; ### deleted


### i. whereas there is a strong scientific consensus that mpas are beneficial to fisheries because of their spillover effect and their positive effects on recruitment; ### deleted


### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to strengthen scientific coverage with the objective that 100 % of the fish stocks exploited in european waters be assessed at the latest by 2025 and that the msy can be calculated for all these stocks; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to strengthen scientific coverage with the objective that 100 % of the target fish stocks exploited in european waters be assessed at the latest by 2025 and determine the tac levels to achieve msy , where possible , for all these stocks;


### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to strengthen scientific coverage with the objective that 100 % of the fish stocks exploited in european waters be assessed at the latest by 2025 and that the msy can be calculated for all these stocks; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to strengthen scientific coverage of the fish stocks exploited in european waters , so that the msy can be calculated for all these stocks;


### 3. urges the commission to strengthen the implementation of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts on marine ecosystems , fish stocks and society; ### 3. urges the commission to strengthen the implementation of the ecosystem approach according to the objectives set in the new technical measures regulation regulation (eu) 2019/1241 in order to minimise negative impacts on marine ecosystems , fish stocks and society;


### 4. calls on the commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies showing the detrimental impacts of fishing techniques such as bottom-contacting gear or fish aggregating devices (fads) by strongly limiting their use; ### 4. calls on the commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies demonstrating the advantages of gear that has a positive effect on ecosystems and selectivity;


### 4. calls on the commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies showing the detrimental impacts of fishing techniques such as bottom-contacting gear or fish aggregating devices (fads) by strongly limiting their use; ### 4. calls on the commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and measures to minimise the impacts of fishing gear on marine ecosystems and in particular on sensitive species and habitats , including where appropriate by using incentives;


### 5. considers that the eu should go beyond current fisheries management practices and promote a transition towards low-impact fisheries in order to rebuild fish stocks and restore marine ecosystems; ### deleted


### 5. considers that the eu should go beyond current fisheries management practices and promote a transition towards low-impact fisheries in order to rebuild fish stocks and restore marine ecosystems; ### 5. considers that the eu should increase human and financial efforts for effective fisheries management , particularly through the emff , in order to continue rebuilding fish stocks and restoring marine ecosystems;


### 6. considers that msy should not be the only indicator relating to eu fisheries management and that maximum economic yield (mey) should also be used; ### deleted


### 6. considers that msy should not be the only indicator relating to eu fisheries management and that maximum economic yield (mey) should also be used; ### 6. considers that fisheries management should better take into account species interactions , socio-economic factors and effects of climate change and pollution; however existing exploitation targets based on fishing mortality (fmsy) should not be changed;


### 7. calls on the commission to progressively seek scientific advice on mey , starting with the most important stocks; ### deleted


### 8. notes that , following the objective of union agencies of sharing procurement efforts , the agency launched its second inter-institutional open call for tender in 2018 and that two other agencies joined that procurement procedure; calls on the agency to report to the discharge authority on future developments regarding its joint procurement procedures; ### 8. welcomes that , following the objective of union agencies of sharing procurement efforts , the agency launched its second inter-institutional open call for tender in 2018 and that two other agencies joined that procurement procedure; calls on the agency to report to the discharge authority on future developments regarding its joint procurement procedures; regards this practise as an example worth following; encourages to further explore possibilities of streamlining procedures with other institutions;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european fisheries control agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the director of the european fisheries control agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european fisheries control agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european fisheries control agency for the financial year 2018 / postpones the closure of the accounts of the european fisheries control agency for the financial year 2018; ### 1. approves the closure of the accounts of the european fisheries control agency for the financial year 2018;


### — having regard to article 3(3) of the treaty on european union and to articles 11 and 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to article 3(3) of the treaty on european union and to articles 3 , 11 , 38 , 120 and 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### (1) coastal waters of ireland ### deleted


### 19. insists on the need to put in place more systematic rules on transparency , incompatibilities , conflict of interests , and illegal lobbying; calls on the agency to strengthen its internal control mechanisms , including the setting up of an internal anticorruption mechanism; ### 19. insists on the need to put in place more systematic rules on transparency , incompatibilities , conflict of interests , and illegal lobbying; calls on the agency to strengthen its internal control mechanisms , including the setting up of an internal anticorruption mechanism; notes , however that the agency implemented its anti-fraud strategy , which was based on a risk assessment exercise , taking into account the olaf guidelines.


### 25. notes that the agency’s business continuity management team concluded that the agency was well prepared to continue its operations reliably via telework and did not recommend to the executive director to activate the agency’s business continuity plan at any point during 2021 , and that it suggested , however , some adaptations of the units’ individual recovery actions plans and specific arrangements for back-up solutions , which were subsequently implemented; ### 25. notes that the agency’s business continuity management team concluded that the agency was well prepared to continue its operations reliably via telework and did not recommend to the executive director to activate the agency’s business continuity plan at any point during 2021 , and that it suggested , however , some adaptations of the units’ individual recovery actions plans and specific arrangements for back-up solutions , which were subsequently implemented;encourages the agency to make use of the lessons learned regarding remote and hybrid working methods , in order to better recognize meetings and tasks that are more efficient to be held and performed remotely than in-person in the future.


### d. whereas there are numerous cases of successful implementation of fisheries co-management within member states , including in spain (galicia , catalonia and andalusia) , portugal (algarve and peniche-nazé) , sweden (kosterhavets)2 , the netherlands3 , italy (torre guaceto) and croatia (telašćica and lastovo)4; ### d. whereas there are numerous cases of successful implementation of fisheries co-management within member states , including in spain (galicia , catalonia and andalusia) , portugal (algarve and peniche-nazé) , france , sweden (kosterhavets) ,2 the netherlands3 , italy (torre guaceto) and croatia (telašćica and lastovo)4;


### g. whereas traditional management has not had the desired effects on improving stocks and maintaining employment; ### g. whereas the impact of co-management systems on achieving the objectives of the common fisheries policy ought to be assessed;


### j. whereas , in all the cases of co-management mentioned above , the change in the role of fishers – from passive subjects who comply with the rules to protagonists in fisheries management – is fundamental to the success of the initiatives adopted , as they learn to understand the importance of the rules , to defend them and monitor compliance with them , and to manage their fishing methods in an ecosystem-based approach , understanding the importance of their fisheries in the ecosystems; ### j. whereas , in all the cases of co-management mentioned above , the change in the role of fishers – from passive subjects who comply with the rules to protagonists in fisheries management – is fundamental to the success of the initiatives adopted , as they will contribute to a better understanding of them , to defend them and monitor compliance with them , and to manage their fishing methods in an ecosystem-based approach , understanding the importance of their fisheries in the ecosystems;


### k. whereas scientific work is needed to advise on the measures to be taken to ensure responsible use of common resources , as laid down in articles 26 and 27 of the common fisheries policy in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013; ### k. whereas scientific work , that produces regular and up-to-date data , is needed to advise on the measures to be taken to ensure responsible use of common resources , as laid down in articles 26 and 27 of the common fisheries policy in regulation (eu) no 1380/2013;


### 7. emphasises the fact that co-management contributes to the elimination of iuu fishing practices , as industry and administrations are involved and it is easier to identify malpractices and to combat them; ### 7. emphasises the fact that co-management contributes to the elimination of iuu fishing practices , as industry and administrations are involved and it is easier to identify and understand malpractices and to combat them;


### 10. asks the commission for a regulatory framework on fisheries co-management , which is directly applicable in the member states; ### 10. asks the commission for non-binding fisheries co-management measures , taking into account the specific characteristics of the fisheries sector in each member state;


### 11. stresses that there is , moreover , a need in the current co-management systems for concrete legislative measures to pave the way for the setting up of co-management committees and to speed up the process of implementing measures , as the legislative framework is currently unclear in most regions , which means that the requisite timeframe for their creation and implementation is in the long term , whereas solutions are needed in the short to medium term; ### 11. stresses that there is , moreover , a need in some current co-management systems for concrete legislative measures to pave the way for the setting up of co-management committees and to speed up the process of implementing measures;


### 13. draws attention to the fact that there is no unified assessment of the cases where co-management has been implemented in the eu and in the world , which identifies the main drivers of this system; calls on the commission to assess the examples of fisheries co-management in the above countries and to support their progressive implementation in other fisheries and in the regional fisheries bodies in which it participates; ### deleted


### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding; ### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding; and to fund capacity building for recreational fisheries associations and organisations so that they can become fully involved in local , regional and national co-management structures;


### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding; ### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding so that their operating expenditure can be covered;


### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding; ### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries and producer organisations with adequate funding;


### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emff) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding; ### 14. calls on the commission to promote , within the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) , a commitment to co-management models for fisheries with adequate funding;


### 16. notes that global fisheries management is mainly based on a top-down state-centred approach , focused on industrial or large-scale fisheries , economic efficiency , environmental sustainability , and is guided by scientific research in marine biology; considers that this approach would not be valid for small-scale fisheries that need the involvement of the fishing community in fisheries management tools , and that it has not been the best approach with regard to semi-industrial and industrial fisheries globally; ### 16. notes that global fisheries management is mainly based on a top-down state-centred approach , focused on large and shared fish stocks , socio economic factors , environmental sustainability , and is guided by scientific research in marine biology; considers that this approach would not always be valid for small-scale fisheries , particularly for those stocks not subject to tac , that need the involvement of the fishing community in fisheries management tools , and that it has not been the best approach with regard to semi-industrial and industrial fisheries globally;


### 18. reiterates that fisheries co-management already exists and has been successful in many of the known cases , and that there are legislative initiatives in this regard , both at local level , such as in galicia , catalonia and andalusia in spain , and at state level , such as in portugal , italy , sweden , croatia and the netherlands; stresses that the lack of standardisation of regulations at european level prevents this system from being applied in other regions and countries; ### 18. reiterates that fisheries co-management already exists and has been successful in many of the known cases , and that there are legislative initiatives in this regard , both at local level , such as in galicia , catalonia and andalusia in spain , and at state level , such as in france , portugal , italy , sweden , croatia and the netherlands; stresses that the lack of standardisation of regulations at european level prevents this system from being applied in other regions and countries;


### 20. stresses that the success of co-management is determined by the existence of a multidisciplinary committee with a minimum of stakeholders representing all interested parties in the management of a fishery , with the presence of social partners to ensure alignment with the global interests of society; ### 20. stresses that the success of co-management is determined by the existence of a multidisciplinary committee with a minimum of stakeholders representing all interested parties in the management of a fishery , with the presence of social partners to ensure alignment with the global interests of society; underlines that drawing lessons and possibly building on the existing advisory councils is essential to implement co-management in the cfp;


### — having regard to articles 3 , 4 , 38 , 43 and 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 3 , 4 , 38 and 43 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### d. whereas the fao 2020 report on the state of world fisheries and aquaculture indicates that globally , the proportion of women in the total aquaculture work force (19 %) is larger than that in fisheries (12 %) and that overall , women play a crucial role throughout the fish and aquaculture value chain and provide labour in both commercial and artisanal practices; ### d. whereas the fao 2020 report on the state of world fisheries and aquaculture indicates that globally , the proportion of women in the total aquaculture work force (19 %) is larger than that in fisheries (12 %) and that overall , women play a crucial role throughout the fish and aquaculture value chain and provide labour in both commercial and artisanal practices; whereas the aquaculture sector in general directly employs more than 74 000 people in the eu in more than 12 000 companies6b;


### (2) therefore , it should be possible for the european maritime and fisheries fund (emff) established by regulation (eu) no 508/2014 of the european parliament and of the council3 to support specific measures to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. those measures should comprise financial compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture in accordance with articles 30 and 31 of regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 of the european parliament and of the council4 , and financial compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector for their income forgone , and for additional costs they incurred due to the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine and its effects on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. expenditure for operations supported under those measures should be eligible as of 24 february 2022 , which is the date of the start of the military aggression of russia against ukraine. ### (2) therefore , it should be possible for the european maritime and fisheries fund (emff) established by regulation (eu) no 508/2014 of the european parliament and of the council3 to support specific measures to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. those measures should comprise financial compensation to recognised producer organisations , as well as other organisations representing producers , such as "cofradias" , and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture in accordance with articles 30 and 31 of regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 of the european parliament and of the council4 , and financial compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector for their income forgone , and for additional costs they incurred due to the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine and its effects on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. expenditure for operations supported under those measures should be eligible as of 24 february 2022 , which is the date of the start of the military aggression of russia against ukraine.


### 1. where needed to respond to the covid-19 outbreak or to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products , the emff may support compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture products listed in annex ii to regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 or products falling within cn code 0302 as listed in point (a) of annex i to that regulation , provided that those products are stored in accordance with articles 30 and 31 of that regulation , and subject to the following conditions:” ### 1. where needed to respond to the covid-19 outbreak or to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of russia against ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products , the emff may support compensation to recognised producer organisations , as well as other organisations representing producers , such as "cofradias" , and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture products listed in annex ii to regulation (eu) no 1379/2013 or products falling within cn code 0302 as listed in point (a) of annex i to that regulation , provided that those products are stored in accordance with articles 30 and 31 of that regulation , and subject to the following conditions:”


### 6. notes the gender balance at the senior management level , at which the agency reported that it has one man and no women; notes that the gender balance on the administrative board is 46 men (70 %) and 20 women (30 %); further notes that women represent 57 ,44 % of the overall staff employed in the agency; ### 6. notes the gender balance at the senior management level , at which the agency reported that it has one man and no women; notes with concern the gender unbalance on the administrative board is 46 men (70 %) and 20 women (30 %); further notes that women represent 57 ,44 % of the overall staff employed in the agency; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the agency’s administrative board;


### a. whereas the eu is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050; whereas offshore renewable energy should play a key role in achieving this objective; ### a. whereas the eu is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050; whereas offshore renewable energy is one of the options that member states can choose to achieve this target;


### b. whereas according to the commission’s estimates , 30 % of the eu’s electricity demand in 2050 will be met by offshore wind , corresponding to an increase from the current 12 gw offshore wind capacity in the eu-27 to a target of 300 gw in 2050; ### b. whereas an increase in offshore wind energy is not essential to reach the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 , as there are other viable low-carbon options such as nuclear energy;


### e. whereas offshore wind turbines have an average life cycle of 25 to 30 years; whereas very few turbines have so far been decommissioned; ### e. whereas offshore wind turbines have an average life cycle of 25 to 30 years; whereas very few turbines have so far been decommissioned and recycling is still very complex with only 85-90% of a dismantled wind turbine recycled;


### 1. is concerned about the negative long-term impact that offshore wind turbines have on ecosystems , fish stocks and biodiversity , and consequently on fisheries as a whole , over their life cycle , from construction through operation and decommissioning; ### 1. is concerned about the negative impact that offshore wind turbines have on certain ecosystems , fish stocks and biodiversity , and consequently on fisheries as a whole , over their life cycle , from construction through operation and decommissioning; hence the importance of rigorous and detailed studies to assess such impacts in existing windmills;


### 2. stresses that the large-scale roll-out of offshore wind farms (owfs) risks harming the physical functioning of the sea basin , in particular sea and air currents , which might contribute to a mixing of the stratified water column and consequently influence the nutrient cycle , wave generation , tidal amplitudes and bedload sediment transport , while infrasonic noise from rotating blades could chase fish away from owfs , and electromagnetic fields from underwater cables , as well as underwater noise from pile driving , could have severe negative impacts on marine life; ### 2. stresses that the large-scale roll-out of offshore wind farms (owfs) risks harming the physical functioning of the sea basin , in particular sea and air currents , which might contribute to a mixing of the stratified water column and consequently influence the nutrient cycle , wave generation , tidal amplitudes and bedload sediment transport , while infrasonic noise from rotating blades could chase fish , marine mammal species and crustaceans away from owfs , and electromagnetic fields from underwater cables , as well as underwater noise from pile driving , could have severe negative impacts on marine life;


### 5. states that owfs can have an impact on fisheries by changing the spatial distribution and abundance of commercially fished marine species as well as through their closure for safety reasons or the imposition of a change in fishing activity or method , for example from active to passive; ### 5. states that owfs have an impact on fisheries by changing the spatial distribution and abundance of commercially fished marine species as well as through their closure for safety reasons or the imposition of a change in fishing activity or method , for example from active to passive;


### 6. stresses that small-scale fishing enterprises will be particularly affected by displacement as they may not have the capacity to move to fishing grounds further afield or to change fishing method; ### 6. stresses that small-scale fishing enterprises will be particularly affected by displacement as they may not have the capacity to move to fishing grounds further afield or to change fishing method , particularly if offshore wind farms are located in territorial seas (12 nautical miles from the coast);


### 7. stresses that insurance for fishing vessels operating in wind farms is very problematic owing to the insufficient indemnity levels offered by fishing vessels’ insurance policies; ### 7. stresses that insurance for fishing vessels operating in or sailing through wind farms is very problematic owing to the insufficient indemnity levels offered by fishing vessels’ insurance policies;


### 8. points out that any restriction on access to traditional fishing grounds directly affects the livelihoods of eu fishers and dependent jobs ashore , and that it undermines the responsible and sustainable provision of food security; ### 8. points out that any restriction on access to traditional fishing grounds directly affects the livelihoods of eu fishers and dependent jobs ashore , and that it undermines the responsible and sustainable provision of food security; points out , therefore , that it is wise to choose energy sources that require as little space as possible;


### 9. stresses that overlap analysis of offshore renewables and fisheries suggests a sharp increase in special conflict potential in european waters over the coming years; ### 9. stresses that overlap analysis of offshore renewables and fisheries suggests a sharp increase in special conflict potential in certain european sea basins over the coming years;


### 12. stresses that the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines must neither generate enduring environmental impacts nor pose safety risks to fishing vessels due to any remaining sub-seabed infrastructure; ### 12. stresses that the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines must neither generate enduring environmental impacts nor pose safety risks to fishing vessels due to any remaining sub-seabed infrastructure; considers it essential to ensure an integrated approach to the life cycle processes of offshore windfarms and that decommissioning strategies envisaging alternative future use or removal of the constructions must be integrated into design and installation plans from the beginning and long-term sustainable impact must be considered to adhere to the principles of a circular economy;


### 13. highlights that assessments of the economic and socio-cultural effects of offshore renewables on fisheries are lacking in recent empirical studies; urges the commission , therefore , to carry out further research looking beyond environmental impacts in order to assess the possible negative economic and social impacts on fisheries of investments in owfs; ### 13. highlights that assessments of the economic , socio-economic and socio-cultural effects of offshore renewables on fisheries are lacking in recent empirical studies; urges the commission , therefore , to carry out further research looking beyond environmental impacts in order to assess the possible negative economic and social impacts on fisheries of investments in owfs;


### 16. states that maritime spatial planning must play a key role and has to put greater emphasis on the assessment of achieving co-location options , which is of the utmost importance in achieving a win-win situation for both sustainable fisheries and the offshore energy sector; ### 16. states that maritime spatial planning must play a key role and has to put greater emphasis on the assessment of achieving co-location options and shared usage of wind farms , which is of the utmost importance in achieving a win-win situation for both sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and the offshore energy sector;


### 17. stresses that owfs should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological , as well as economic and socio-cultural impacts is guaranteed , in line with the objectives of the blue economy and the european green deal; ### 17. stresses that owfs should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological , as well as economic and socio-cultural impacts to fishermen , aquaculture producers and coastal communities is guaranteed , in line with the objectives of the blue economy and the european green deal;


### 17. stresses that owfs should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological , as well as economic and socio-cultural impacts is guaranteed , in line with the objectives of the blue economy and the european green deal; ### 17. stresses that owfs should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological , as well as economic , socio-economic and socio-cultural impacts is guaranteed , in line with the objectives of the blue economy and the european green deal;


### 19. stresses that early stakeholder consultation and participation , the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables; ### 19. stresses that early equitable and effective stakeholder consultation and participation , notably of the fishers and aquaculture producers and coastal communities , the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables;


### 19. stresses that early stakeholder consultation and participation , the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables; ### 19. stresses that early and continuous stakeholder consultation and participation , the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables;


### 20. emphasises that the precautionary principle , in accordance with article 191(2) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , should apply if decisions have to be taken before the required knowledge or information is available; ### 20. emphasises that the precautionary principle , in accordance with article 191(2) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , should apply if decisions have to be taken before the required knowledge or information is available; calls therefore for a moratorium on the construction of new windfarms in fishing areas;


### 21. notes that further eu legislation might be required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries; ### 21. stresses that stakeholders should have a right to participate and a say in the maritime spatial planning; notes that further eu legislation might be required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries and other stakeholders;


### 21. notes that further eu legislation might be required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries; ### 21. urges the commission and the member states to ensure that maritime spatial plans fairly reflect the legitimate interests of fishermen , shellfish gatherers and the rest of the sea-industry supply chain;


### 21. notes that further eu legislation might be required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries; ### 21. notes that maritime spatial planning is and remains a competence that belongs to the member states;


### 21. notes that further eu legislation might be required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries; ### 21. notes that further eu legislation is required in case member states’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries;


### ‘union fishing vessel’ means any vessel flying the flag of a member state , used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing , including support ships , carrier vessels and any other vessel directly involved in such fishing; ### ‘union fishing vessel’ means any vessel flying the flag of a member state , used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing , including support ships , carrier vessels , fish-processing vessels and any other vessel directly involved in fishing operations;


### ‘cmm’ means conservation and management measures adopted by the wcpfc currently in force ,9 as amended from time to time; ### ‘cmm’ means the applicable conservation and management measures adopted by the wcpfc;


### 1. masters of union fishing vessels operating in the eastern high seas pocket shall report sightings of any fishing vessel to their flag member state , the commission , and the wcpfc secretariat. such information should include: date and time (utc) , position (true degrees) , bearing , markings , speed (knots) , and vessel type. fishing vessels shall ensure this information is transmitted within six hours of a sighting event taking place. ### 1. masters of union fishing vessels operating in the eastern high seas pocket shall report sightings of any fishing vessel to their flag member state , the commission , and the wcpfc secretariat. such information should include: date and time (utc) , position (true degrees of latitude and longitude) , bearing , markings , speed (knots) , and vessel type. fishing vessels shall ensure this information is transmitted within six hours of a sighting event taking place.


### discharge of plastic ### marine pollution


### union fishing vessels are prohibited from discharging any plastics not constituting fishing gear (including plastic packaging , items containing plastic and polystyrene) into the sea. ### union fishing vessels are prohibited from discharging marine waste produced on board or any plastics , including plastic packaging , items containing plastic and polystyrene into the sea.


### 5. the rop shall collect verified catch data , other scientific data , and additional information related to the fishery from the convention area and to monitor implementation of the cmm. ### deleted


### observance of the ethnic traditions of the crew and the customs of the flag state of the vessel; ### observance of the ethnic traditions and customs of the flag state of the entire crew;


### allowing the rop observer to have reasonable access to navigational equipment , charts and radios , and reasonable access to other information relating to fishing; ### allowing the rop observer to have access to navigational equipment , charts and radios , and reasonable access to other information relating to fishing;


### provide food , accommodation , adequate sanitary amenities to the rop observer while on-board the vessel , at no expense to the observer or the rop observer’s provider or any government providing observers , as well as medical facilities of a reasonable standard equivalent to those normally available to an officer on-board the vessel; ### provide food , accommodation , adequate sanitary amenities to the rop observer while on-board the vessel , at no expense to the observer or the rop observer’s provider or any government providing observers , as well as medical facilities equivalent to those normally available to an officer on-board the vessel;


### — having regard to the report of the committee on fisheries (a8-0000/2021) , ### — having regard to the report of the committee on fisheries (a8-0000/2021) , having regard the european parliament resolution on the black sea (p7_ta(2011)0365)


### 1. stresses the need to strengthen cooperation with third countries in the region with a view to efficiently managing fisheries resources and meeting challenges; ### 1. stresses the need to strengthen cooperation and ambitious , binding environmental standards with third countries in the region with a view to efficiently managing fisheries resources and meeting challenges;


### 2. notes that statistics show that a large proportion of key fish stocks are being overfished; stresses that this has been a growing trend in recent years; ### 2. notes that statistics show that a large proportion of key fish stocks are being overfished; stresses that this worrying situation has been a growing trend in recent years; all stock developments of black sea turbot and sprat stocks have to be accompanied with continued protective measures such as management plans ,


### 3. stresses the need for funding for scientific bodies researching stocks both of fish species , including migratory species such as the sturgeon , and non-fish species (veined whelks , mussels , etc.); ### 3. stresses the need for funding for scientific bodies researching stocks both of fish species in the black sea , including migratory species such as the sturgeon , endangered cetaceans and non-fish species (veined whelks , mussels , etc.); demands specific mandatory scientific instruments such as cameras on board or mandatory observers on board.


### — having regard to the trade and cooperation agreement between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland , of the other part (‘the trade and cooperation agreement’)5 , ### — having regard to the trade and cooperation agreement between the european union and the european atomic energy community , of the one part , and the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland , of the other part (‘the agreement’)5 and , in particular , part 2 , heading 5 thereof ('fisheries') ,


### — having regard to the proposal for a brexit adjustment reserve put forward by the european commission on 25 december 2020 (2020/0380 (cod)) and the position of the european parliament in the interinstitutional negotiations , ### — having regard to regulation (eu) 2021/1755 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 october 2021 establishing the brexit adjustment reserve1d and the opinion of the committee on fisheries of 11 may 2021 ,


### — having regard to recital four of regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy1 (cfp) , which states that the cfp should contribute to ‘a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector including small-scale fisheries’ , ### — having regard to recital four of regulation (eu) no 1380/2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy1 (cfp) , which states that the cfp should contribute to ‘a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector including small-scale fisheries’ , and to recital 33 thereof , which states that ‘access to a fishery should be based on transparent and objective criteria including those of an environmental , social and economic nature’ and that ‘member states should promote responsible fishing by providing incentives to those operators who fish in the least environmentally damaging way and who provide the greatest benefits for society’ ,


### a. whereas in 2018 the eu member states’ small-scale fisheries sector consisted in a fleet of 44702 vessels , accounting for 76% of the eu’s active fishing ships and 50% of its crew but only 8% of gross tonnage and 5% of landings , employing 67 760 fishers; ### a. whereas eu regulation n.º 508/2014 defines small-scale coastal fishing as being carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed fishing gear , in 2018 the eu member states’ small-scale fisheries sector consisted in a fleet of 44702 vessels ,accounting for 76% of the eu’s active fishing ships and 50% of its crew but only 8% of gross tonnage and 5% of landings , employing 67 760 fishers;


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by … [op: please insert the date – 10 years after the date of application of this regulation] , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products until 10 years after the entry into force of this regulation , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for plant protection products application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management , and providing for member state contributions to the european union reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products by 2035.


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this directive lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for plant protection products application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management , and providing for member state contributions to the european union reduction targets for the use and risk of synthetic plant protection products by 2030.


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for plant protection products application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , providing for implementation of integrated pest management , and providing for the setting , and approaching by 2030 , of european union reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products.


### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. ### this regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting , and achievement by 2030 , of european union reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products , establishing requirements for use , storage , sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment , providing for training and awareness raising , and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.


### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union and two national 2030 reduction targets ### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union 2035 reduction targets and two national 2035 reduction contributions


### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union and two national 2030 reduction targets ### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union and two national reduction targets


### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union and two national 2030 reduction targets ### methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two union 2030 reduction targets


### a member state may reduce its national target for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. where that percentage is higher than 50% , the member state shall increase its national target to that percentage. ### a member state may reduce its national contributions for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph.


### a member state may reduce its national target for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. where that percentage is higher than 50% , the member state shall increase its national target to that percentage. ### a member state may reduce its national target for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid-point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. where that percentage is higher than 40% , the member state shall increase its national target to that percentage.


### national measures for encouraging the use of non-chemical methods by professional users through financial incentives , in accordance with union legislation on state aid; ### national measures for encouraging the use of non-chemical methods by professional users;


### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods; ### planned and adopted measures to support innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;


### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods; ### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;


### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods; ### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through national guidelines in the national action plan , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;


### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods; ### planned and adopted measures to support , or ensure through requirements laid down in national law , innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;


### 3. by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a competent authority designated by a member state may permit a professional user to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area for a limited period with a precisely defined start and end date that is the shortest possible but does not exceed 60 days , provided that all of the following conditions are met: ### deleted


### a. whereas nature and biodiversity are the foundations of food and , without strong political action to conserve and restore nature and biodiversity , food security and the right to food will be irreversibly endangered; ### a. whereas nature and biodiversity interact with agriculture , food and nutrition on a number of key issues , by providing a variety of plant and animals from domesticated and wild sources;


### a. whereas on 24 february 2022 the russian federation illegally invaded ukraine and , as a result , severely disrupted global food security; ### a. whereas on 24 february 2022 the russian federation illegally invaded ukraine , resulting in a highly unlawful and unjustified war with many disastrous consequences , including the serious disruption of global food security , further destabilising agricultural markets already beset by the fallout from the covid-19 pandemic , climate change and rising energy and fertiliser prices;


### 1. supports the just transition to agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions , targets and goals of the farm to fork , biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals , including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of eu food waste reduction targets; ### 1. supports the just transition to agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions , targets and goals of the farm to fork , biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals , including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of eu food waste reduction targets; points out , in this context , that the transition to less intensive forms of agriculture and the shortening of supply chains will bring about savings in input costs , whether for mineral fertilisers or fossil fuels , where the eu is still largely dependent on imports from authoritarian regimes;


### 1. supports the just transition to agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions , targets and goals of the farm to fork , biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals , including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of eu food waste reduction targets; ### 1. supports the just transition to agro-ecological , organic and precision farming , which may contribute to the reduction of soil , water , and air pollution by decreasing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides , ultimately leading to a more resilient and sustainable agriculture; notes that sustainable agricultural practices create synergies and co-benefits such as reduced ghg emissions , which may provide carbon removal credits for rewarding farmers; recognizes the opportunity of a reduced need for fertiliser for ensuring the eu's strategic autonomy in this respect;


### 1. supports the just transition to agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions , targets and goals of the farm to fork , biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals , including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of eu food waste reduction targets; ### 1. supports the just and feasible transition to agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions , targets and goals of the farm to fork , biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies without prejudices to national law; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals , including those related to novel genomic techniques and the setting of eu food waste reduction targets;


### 2. calls for the strict application of the one health principle in all policies that affect the availability and accessibility of food; stresses that food safety must never be jeopardised; ### 2. calls for the strict application of the one health principle in all policies that affect the availability and accessibility of food; stresses that food safety and food production must never be jeopardised;


### 3. highlights that the availability of plant proteins , if consumed directly , is more than sufficient to meet global protein needs; acknowledges the positive impact that plant-based diets have on humans , animals , the planet and food security; stresses that reducing the number and density of farmed animals can effectively combat the climate and biodiversity crises , decrease the risk of zoonotic diseases and contribute to food security in the short and long terms; ### 3. highlights that the impact of all food production and diets , whether plant-based or not on humans , animals , the planet and food security needs to be improved in a stepwise approach and contribute to food security in the short and long terms;


### 3. highlights that the availability of plant proteins , if consumed directly , is more than sufficient to meet global protein needs; acknowledges the positive impact that plant-based diets have on humans , animals , the planet and food security; stresses that reducing the number and density of farmed animals can effectively combat the climate and biodiversity crises , decrease the risk of zoonotic diseases and contribute to food security in the short and long terms; ### 3. highlights that the availability of plant proteins , if consumed directly , is more than sufficient to meet global protein needs; acknowledges the positive impact that plant-based diets have on humans , animals , the planet and food security , recognising their importance for promoting healthy lifestyles as well as for the sustainable transformation of our food systems; stresses that reducing the number and density of farmed animals can effectively combat the climate and biodiversity crises , decrease the risk of zoonotic diseases and contribute to food security in the short and long terms;


### 3. notes that the european green deal could be a milestone in the eu transition to a greener and more sustainable economy , while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects , which have not yet been properly assessed , on eu farms and food security; calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of green deal legislative proposals on the eu farming sector; ### 3. notes that the european green deal could be a milestone in the eu transition to a greener and more sustainable economy , while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects , which have not yet been properly assessed , on eu farms and food security; calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of green deal legislative proposals on the eu farming sector; calls on the commission to reconsider the ambitious targets , if necessary , with a view to ensuring food and nutrition security;


### 3. notes that the european green deal could be a milestone in the eu transition to a greener and more sustainable economy , while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects , which have not yet been properly assessed , on eu farms and food security; calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of green deal legislative proposals on the eu farming sector; ### 3. notes that the european green deal could be a milestone in the eu transition to a greener and more sustainable economy , while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects , which have not yet been properly assessed , on eu farms and food security; calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of green deal legislative proposals on the eu farming sector prior to its entry into force;


### 4. emphasises that biofuel production negatively affects food security; denounces , moreover , the focus on short-term policy measures for example , on fertilisers; ### 4. emphasises that biofuel production is important for the renewable energy mix , however feed and food-crop based fuels , including those derived from palm oil may negatively affect food security; denounces , moreover , the focus on short-term policy measures , with the exception of fertilisers , where unavailability or lack of affordability may jeopardise timely crop cultivation with negative impact on crop yield and farmers' income , contributing to food insecurity;


### 4. emphasises that biofuel production negatively affects food security; denounces , moreover , the focus on short-term policy measures for example , on fertilisers; ### 4. emphasises that biofuel production may represent a risk for the eu market , not only for food security , but also for soil and forests in third countries , which is why the union needs to devote more attention to this issue; denounces , moreover , the focus on short-term policy measures for example , on fertilisers;


### 4. emphasises that biofuel production negatively affects food security; denounces , moreover , the focus on short-term policy measures for example , on fertilisers; ### 4. emphasises that the impact of biofuel production on food security needs to be taken into account; welcomes , moreover , long-term policy measures for example , on fertilisers;


### 5. reiterates its position on new genomic breeding techniques1 ; regrets the biased nature of the current impact assessment and calls on the commission to restart the process in an inclusive manner; ### 5. reiterates its position on new genomic breeding techniques1 ; acknowledges the positive contribution of products obtained through these techniques to food security and sustainability and welcomes the commission´s intention to adopt legislation on this topic that will unlock the potential of these techniques for europe;


### 6. is concerned that the resumption of ukrainian grain exports mainly benefits western feed and livestock industries instead of alleviating pressures in the global south2; ### 6. is concerned that the resumption of ukrainian grain exports mainly benefits western feed and livestock industries instead of alleviating pressures in the global south2; calls on the commission , in this context , to intensify its efforts in ‘food diplomacy’ , also bearing in mind that the union is one of the most important global producers of wheat today and that food supply shortages in the global south may make these third countries more vulnerable to the influence of authoritarian regimes;


### 6. is concerned that the resumption of ukrainian grain exports mainly benefits western feed and livestock industries instead of alleviating pressures in the global south2 ; ### 6. emphasises the need for continued efforts to resume and to maintain the ukrainian grain exports to support feed and livestock industries and to alleviate the pressure on the global food production and food prices1a;


### 7. calls for a strategy to regionalise the supply chain of the most important commodities and to ensure the supply of local and sustainable plant proteins; ### 7. notes that the farm to fork strategy aims to preserving the affordability of food , while generating fairer economic returns in the supply chain , so that ultimately the most sustainable food also becomes the most affordable , fostering the competitiveness of the eu supply sector , promoting fair trade and creating new business opportunities , while ensuring the integrity of the single market;


### 8. underscores the need for independent policymaking based on facts and values; ### 8. underscores the need for independent policymaking based on science , data and wise consideration;


### 8. underscores the need for independent policymaking based on facts and values; ### 8. underscores the need for independent policymaking based on values and scientific facts;