Greens/EFA say ending overfishing can mitigate impacts of climate change

Brussels, 30 November 2019 – MEP Francisco Guerreiro (PAN) and other MEPs from the Greens/EFA group signed a letter to the President of the European Commission, urging for the inclusion of some “blue“ in the European Green Deal (a “Green Blue Deal”) by prioritising the ending of EU overfishing, as decisive action on climate. 

Not only will this play a significant role in improving ocean health, it will benefit fisheries dependent communities throughout Europe as fish stocks rebuild.

The Greens believe the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report makes a compelling case for decisive action on restoring ocean health in order to maintain a habitable planet. Ending overfishing is the most significant and quickest action we can take.

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