MAC & NWWAC Workshop on Marine Plastics and the Seafood Supply Chain

Name: MAC %26 NWWAC Workshop on Marine Plastics and the Seafood Supply Chain
Start: 2019-11-07
End: 2019-11-07
Location: Interpretation Directorate (SCIC)

The Market Advisory Council and the North Western Waters Advisory Council are holding a Workshop on Marine Plastic and the Seafood Supply Chain.

The purpose of the Workshop was to bring together members of the MAC, of the NWWAC, and other Advisory Councils with experts and scientists to explore in both broader and greater detail the impact of plastics on fisheries and market actors. The Workshop was also to show that the MAC, and thus all actors along seafood supply chain, recognise the importance of plastics and take the issue seriously. By gathering input at the Workshop from experts and scientists on the topic, the Workshop be based on the facts and figures according to the latest research, and aimed to have a focus on a market perspective.

Agenda & Terms of Reference:

Agenda – EN Version

Agenda – ES Version

Agenda – FR Version

Terms of Reference – MAC & NWWAC’s Workshop on Plastics

Minutes:

MAC & NWWAC’s Workshop on Plastics and the Seafood Supply Chain (7 November 2019)

Introduction:

Opening by Guus Pastoor, Chair of the Executive Committee, MAC

Setting the Scene

Marine microplastics in the international context: Amy Lusher, Researcher Scientist, NIVA / FAO

Plastics Strategy: Werner Bosmans, Policy Officer – Circular Economy, DG ENV C2