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Thank you for your engagement with the APPG on Fisheries throughout the year. We are looking forward to a fruitful programme of events and outreach in 2020, and in the meantime wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Upcoming Events
We have a number of highly topical and interesting events planned for 2020. Here are some tasters - look out for further announcements in the New Year.
 
Socioeconomics of UK Fishing - This event will explore the impacts of fishing on the long-term social and economic welfare of fishing communities and further afield.

A Celebration of UK Seafood - This celebratory event plans to bring together members of the seafood sector in appreciation of responsibly-sourced UK produce.

Fishing and Climate Change - This event will investigate the current and potential future effects of climate change on the UK fisheries sector.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 

General Election Results Confirm UK Exit from the EU on 31 January
The UK will become an independent coastal state, setting in motion a transition period and eventual departure from the CFP at the end of 2020.

British Ports Association Launches Fisheries Manifesto
The BPA's new manifesto aims to boost economic benefits to UK fishing ports and coastal communities through increased landings.

New Working Group Created by Shellfish Sector
Shellfish stakeholders from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands hope to promote a sustainable and profitable future for shellfish.

Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery Certified Sustainable
The Leigh Port Partnership cockle fishery, off the coast of Essex, has gained certification from the Marine Stewardship Council.

European Commission Discusses Fishing Opportunities for 2020
Newly-elected Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, will lead discussions on proposed Total Allowable Catches.

Shetland Fishermen's Association Reacts to EU Cod Quota Changes
Proposed cuts of 50% to North Sea cod quotas have been described as simplistic, irresponsible and flawed by the SFA.

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolutions on Oceans and Climate Change
The EU voiced regret that the resolutions did not incorporate a recent IPCC special report, but welcomed progress on sustainable fisheries.
We look forward to continuing to share the latest in UK fisheries news with you in the New Year.
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Katrina Ryan, Sara Mynott, Jacob Ashton and Rebecca Kaye
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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