Activities of Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA related to 2021/0300M(NLE)
Reports (1)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Implementing Protocol thereto
Amendments (7)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas several Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements have been signed by the European Union and African countries;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the new Protocol modifies and enlarges the fishing zone for small pelagics; whereas Article 9 of the Protocol requires Mauritania to draw up, within six months of the implementation of the Protocol, a sustainable management plan for small pelagic fisheries, applicable to all fleets fishing in Mauritanian waters as a condition for the establishment of the new fishing zone; whereas 7 500 000 EUR of the Union's financial contribution is conditional on the approval of this management plan by the Joint Committee;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that this agreement strengthens environmental, economic, social, administrative and scientific cooperation in order to enhance sustainable fisheries, contribute to improved ocean governance, combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, monitor and control fishing activities and contribute to transparent implementation of the agreement and job creation in compliance with ILO Convention 188;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes the upgrade of the partnership agreement to a full SFPA; stresses the importance of ensuring that the principles of sustainable management as enshrined in the CFP are reflected in the Union's fisheries agreements, including in their implementation;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the commitment of the parties to implement the agreement transparently and in accordance with the Cotonou Agreement with regard to human rights, democratic principles, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Considers that the Union, given its network of FPAs and SFPAs in force in North-West Africa, has a role to play in encouraging Mauritania and its neighbouring countries to intensify cooperation in the management of shared stocks, notably those small pelagic stocks important for local food security; specifically points out the importance for the Union to actively engage with our partners in the area in order to ensure sustainable managements decisions in the relevant RFMOs;
Amendment 56 #
16 a. Calls on the European Commission to include Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements as a key element in EU´s partnership with Africa;