The Pelagic AC provides credible, scientific, and consensus-based advice to inform pelagic fisheries policy, both upon the request of the European Commission and Member States, and on its own initiative. All advice and recommendations are developed and approved by the members of the Pelagic AC.
Our advice — and responses to it — may be accessed below.
| Name | Summary | Year | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint AC Recommendations to Enhance the Role and Functioning of the EU Advisory Councils | The letter presents a set of recommendations to strengthen the role and effectiveness of the EU Advisory Councils (ACs) in fisheries and aquaculture policy-making. It calls for more diverse and geographically balanced representation within the ACs, ensuring all stakeholder groups and regions are adequately included, especially those currently underrepresented. To enhance their influence, it emphasizes the need for greater transparency from the European Commission and Member States in how AC advice is used, as well as improved mechanisms for tracking and reporting on the uptake of recommendations. The ACs should strive for consensus in their advice while clearly documenting dissenting views, and their involvement in scientific and international policy processes should be expanded to increase relevance and credibility. Finally, it advocates for better communication strategies to raise public awareness of the ACs’ work and broader engagement with institutions like the European Parliament and international bodies to amplify their impact. | 2025 | Letter to COM |