Rethink Fisheries

A vision for low impact and fair fisheries in Europe

Thomas BAJADA

Malta  MEP 

Member of the European Parliament

S&D Group

Partit Laburista

After two years of work with fishers, civil society, scientists, and actors across the seafood value chain, Seas At Risk (SAR) and the Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) will present a shared Vision for a just transition toward low-impact and fair fisheries. The session will explore how small-scale, low impact fishing can contribute to healthy seas, resilient marine ecosystems and thriving coastal communities across Europe [attached_file:1][attached_file:2].

During the discussion, participants will consider a new model for how Europe organises, conducts, and supports its fisheries — a model designed to strengthen environmental sustainability while improving the social and economic resilience of coastal communities. Building on SAR’s advocacy for low-impact fisheries and LIFE’s work with small-scale fishers at EU and regional sea-basin level, the event will identify concrete pathways for a fair and effective transition in line with the Common Fisheries Policy [web:24][web:25][web:28].

VIP guest

Catherine CHABAUD

Minister Delegate for the Sea and Fishery (tbc)

French Government

Dovile VAIGAUSKAITE

Head of Unit, DG MARE D.3

European Commission

Tobias TROLL

Marine Policy Director

Seas At Risk

Marta CAVALLÉ

Executive Secretary

Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE)