The NSAC Ecosystem Working Group (EWG) Meeting is one of the North Sea Advisory Council's regular stakeholder meetings dedicated to advancing an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in the North Sea. The meeting brings together experts from across Europe to discuss marine environmental issues, fisheries sustainability, biodiversity conservation, climate impacts, and policy developments relevant to the North Sea ecosystem.
The Ecosystem Working Group plays an important role within NSAC by preparing stakeholder advice and recommendations that are later considered by the Executive Committee before being submitted to the European Commission and Member States.
Objectives
- Review current environmental issues affecting North Sea fisheries.
- Develop ecosystem-based fisheries management recommendations.
- Discuss marine biodiversity conservation.
- Examine climate change impacts on fisheries.
- Review ongoing European marine policy developments.
- Support sustainable fisheries through stakeholder collaboration.
- Prepare advice for the NSAC Executive Committee.
Expected Discussion Topics
Although the detailed agenda for the September 2026 meeting has not yet been published, previous Ecosystem Working Group meetings have covered topics such as:
- Ecosystem-based fisheries management
- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
- Marine biodiversity protection
- Climate change adaptation
- Habitat restoration
- Fisheries and offshore renewable energy
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
- Scientific ecosystem assessments
- Fisheries-environment interactions
- Stakeholder policy recommendations
These topics are consistent with the Working Group's role and previous meeting agendas.
Who Should Attend
The meeting is intended for stakeholders involved in North Sea fisheries and marine environmental management, including:
- Fisheries organizations
- Seafood industry representatives
- Marine scientists
- Environmental NGOs
- Government agencies
- European Commission representatives
- Academic researchers
- Marine policy experts
- Fisheries consultants
- Coastal management professionals
Non-members may also attend as observers, subject to NSAC arrangements.
Benefits of Attending
Participants can expect to:
- Learn about current ecosystem challenges affecting the North Sea.
- Engage directly with European fisheries stakeholders.
- Contribute to stakeholder-led policy discussions.
- Gain updates on marine environmental initiatives.
- Network with fisheries and conservation experts.
- Understand future regulatory developments.
- Participate in collaborative advice development.
North Sea Advisory Council
The North Sea Advisory Council is one of the European Union's Advisory Councils established under the Common Fisheries Policy. Its mission is to provide stakeholder-led advice on the sustainable management of North Sea fisheries by bringing together representatives from the fishing industry, environmental organizations, scientists, and public authorities. The council promotes ecosystem-based fisheries management and contributes recommendations to the European Commission and Member States.
Key Event Highlights
- Ecosystem-based fisheries management discussions for the North Sea.
- Updates on marine biodiversity conservation and habitat protection.
- Expert presentations on climate change impacts and ecosystem resilience.
- Stakeholder collaboration between industry, scientists, NGOs, and policymakers.
- Development of recommendations to support sustainable European fisheries policy.
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