European Fisheries Litigation, Energy Transition

ClientEarth uses the power of the law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants. ClientEarth works to strengthen laws and regulations as well as hold governments to account for their promises to protect nature. In Europe, ClientEarth is working to end overfishing and support the fisheries sector in engaging in a nature-positive energy transition at sea that could protect marine biodiversity and promote a decarbonisation of the sector. With a failed promise of ending overfishing by 2020, it is crucial for NGOs to work together to increase the implementation of the law. In fact, every year, despite its own legally-binding commitment to put an end to this situation, the EU still sets a large number of fishing limits (or Total Allowable Catches – TACs) above scientific advice.  Therefore, it is crucial for ClientEarth to hold key decision-makers accountable of their actions and ensure a positive change.