Sustainable Food Laboratory

"Small Scale and Artisanal Fishing: Key actors of the responsible management of fisheries" Moderated by Bruno Correard, Coordinator of the RFA.

Through living examples worldwide, the RFA intends to illustrate the idea that artisanal/small scale fishers can be positive contributors to a responsible management of the fish chain -from the fishery, to the consumer- as they consider, by nature, all aspects of the sustainability: environmental, but also economic and social issues. Iceland – Artisanal fishers and responsible management of the fishery: example of the KRAV certification. Arthur Bogason, WFF & NASBO organization. Chile & Québec – Fish products from traditional fishing: interesting alternatives for European fish market. Pedro Avendano & François Poulin, WFF. Lake Victoria (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya) – Nile perch fishery: social and economic responsibility of Northern countries. Margaret Nakato, WFF & Katosi Woman.

European Ecolabel on Responsible Fishing. The European Commission publicly confirmed at the Seafood Choices Alliance Summit in Barcelona (January 28, 2008) that the European Ecolabel on Responsible Fishing is a priority for the Fishery Department. Final decisions shall be taken in 2009. The RFA has been cooperating on this subject as a member of the European Commission's expert group since 2006. See public declaration by Mr Rambaud's, Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, European Commission.

Fight against IUU Fishing. The RFA was asked by the European Parliament to comment the European Commission's proposal on a "new strategy for the community to prevent, deter and eliminate Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing". Fish Commission, European Parliament, February 27, 2008. EC's proposal in English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES). See pictures and a ppt of the presentation here.