Wednesday June 18, 2025
FAO —
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) concluded a weeklong participation at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France.
This landmark event aimed to support further urgent action towards the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 “Life below water”.
The GFCM organized two side events and took part in multiple panels and side event discussions. The conference presented a significant opportunity for key actors from the Mediterranean and Black Sea region – the GFCM area of application – to take stock of the state of fisheries and aquaculture and reaffirm their commitments to advance the sector along the path to sustainability.
“It is up to us to create a resilient future for our local communities, to restore and protect stocks and marine ecosystems, and to create a sustainable and dignified working environment for generations to come – the future they all deserve. We have all the tools at our disposal, and I am confident that together, with the strong political will of our leaders, we will succeed,” said Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission.