Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF),
C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10.
Here after the Articles of the legislation concerning STECF.
Article 26 of Article 26 of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 - all languages [here]:
The Commission shall consult appropriate scientific bodies. STECF shall be consulted, where appropriate, on matters pertaining to the conservation and management of living marine resources, including biological, economic, environmental, social and technical considerations. Consultations of scientific bodies shall take into account the proper management of public funds, with the aim of avoiding duplication of work by such bodies.
Articles 2 of Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (2016/C 74/05) - all languages [here]:
Tasks
In the field of conservation and management of living marine resources, including biological, economic, environmental, social and technical considerations, the group’s task shall be: (a) to assist the Commission in the preparation of legislative proposals, delegated acts or policy initiatives. (b) to monitor the evolution of policy and bring about an exchange of experience and good practice.
Articles 3 of Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (2016/C 74/05) - all languages [here]:
Consultation
- The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics, fisheries governance, ecosystem effects of fisheries, aquaculture or similar disciplines. The Commission may require the adoption of such an opinion within a defined period. In agreement with the Commission services the group may also provide opinions on its own initiative to the Commission on such matters.
- The chair of the group may advise the Commission to consult the group on a specific question.
Topics
Members and rules of procedure, secretariat and experts information as well as call for application
Current and past EWG meetings dates and locations with detailed information on focals, chairs, terms of reference and subscription link
Collection of all reports released by the STECF and its predecessor the STCF
Public access to data after STECF plenary approval and related report publication
STECF news, DG MARE data calls, fisheries jobs at JRC recruitment on fisheries, DGMARE calls, and general communications
Registration, invitation, logistics, allowances, claims and declarations information
Recent publications
Evaluation of the Annual Reports for data collection and data transmission issues from 2023
[ Annexes.zip ]
This report presents the STECF findings based on the EWG 24-08 which was held in virtually 24-28 June 2024, to evaluate MS Annual Reports on data collection for 2023 and the Member States’...
76th Plenary report
The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries held its 76th plenary from 8 to 12 July 2024.
Evaluation of joint recommendations on the landing obligation, technical measures, and conservation measures necessary for compliance with obligations under Union environmental legislation
The meeting took place online 13-17 May 2024. STECF reviewed the results of the EWG in a two-day virtual...
Implementation of the Technical Measures Regulation
It presents the findings of the EWG 23-15: meeting held from 22nd to 26th January 2024 at JRC Ispra.
[ JRC137739 ]
Fishery sustainability indicators
[Annexes.zip]
Report from the EWG 23-18, which met in Ispra, Italy (hybrid) from 11th to 15th December 2023.
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