Stakeholder meeting: publication & implementation of standards on circular design of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment
According to the Workshop Report ‘Re-imagining gear in a Circular Economy’, ‘The main challenges regarding the fishing gear of the future will be to design gear with a maximum lifespan, suitable for re-use and/or recycling and with a minimum risk of losing, abandoning or discarding it before the end of its life’. Acknowledging this need, in 2021 CEN/TC 466 ‘Circular design of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment’ was established and has started the development of the EN 17988 series in collaboration with the European Commission’s DG MARE, responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The EN 17988 series, expected to be published in November 2024, is a series of standards that are designed to help the industry to start and further the circular design of fishing gear. The instruments taken up within the series are useable during the entire life cycle, from design until end of life.
Why Attend?
- Learn from Experts: Engage with leading professionals in the field of circular economy and fishing gear design & gain insights into the latest standards and practices that are shaping the future of this sector.
- Network with Stakeholders: Connect with key players in the sector, industry leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates.
- Innovative Solutions: Learn how to implement these solutions in your own practices to reduce waste and enhance sustainability.
Event Details
- Date: November 28, 2024
- Location : DG Mare, Rue Joseph II 99, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Organized by: NEN
For more information and to register, visit the event website.
Let’s work together to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for future generations. See you there!
