Proceedings of the Conference on management advice to reduce cormorant predation impacts

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Proceedings of the Conference on management advice to reduce cormorant predation impacts

Brussels, Belgium, 3 June 2025

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 102 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-140084-5

Series title EIFAAC Occasional Paper

Series number No. 59

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To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6718en

Synopsis (short abstract) The Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts was held in Brussels, Belgium, on 3 June 2025, organized by EIFAAC and hosted by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event brought together 230 participants from 31 countries, including national authorities, the European Commission, European Parliament members, and diverse stakeholders from fisheries, aquaculture, and conservation organizations.The conference presented scientific and economic evidence on cormorant predation and discussed the second draft framework for a European management plan for the great cormorant. Opening statements emphasized the need for international coordination, grounded in scientific evidence and aligned with EU law, to address the transboundary impacts of cormorant predation.The conference participants widely welcomed the proposed framework management plan. Key recommendations from the discussions included streamlined derogation procedures under the Birds Directive, clear reference points for sustainable bird and fish populations, enhanced monitoring, and harmonized compensation schemes. Stakeholders highlighted the urgency of practical measures to protect fish stocks and aquaculture while ensuring ecological balance. The draft plan proposes an adaptive, science-based framework supporting coordinated regional action. The final plan will be presented to European Member countries of EIFAAC and the European Parliament for consideration.

Statutory body / Meeting title European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC)

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FAO. 2025. Proceedings of the conference on management advice to reduce cormorant predation impacts, Brussels, Belgium, 3 June 2025. EIFAAC Occasional Paper No. 59. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6718en

Language English

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