Bisphenol A: is there a safer alternative?
Guest contributor Ali Dockerty explores the risks posed by the near-ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A and potential regulatory solutions. Bank receipts, credit card slips, logistics labels...
UK supermarkets’ IUU fishing links detailed in new report
A new report has identified links between major UK supermarkets and illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing practices. The ‘Fishing for catastrophe’ report, produced by...
EU trade agreements contribute to growth, report shows
The European Commission has released its annual report on the worldwide implementation of EU trade agreements. International trade is responsible for around 35% of the...
UN Agenda 2030: Queen of Belgium’s sustainable development speech
Queen Mathilde of Belgium spoke on United Nations’ (UN) Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development at this year’s European Development Days. In June 2019, a number...
Sea Grant funding to support 42 US aquaculture projects
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $16m (€14.53m) through its Sea Grant mechanism to support US aquaculture research. The Sea Grant...
EU citizens in Scotland to receive additional settlement support
The Scottish government will deploy more than £20,000 (€22,842.12) to support EU citizens in Scotland negotiating settled status after Brexit. The funding will enable the...
Sustainable food policy priorities urged by European organisations
The EU is on the front line of food waste reduction, ensuring the transition to sustainable food policy systems. 36 leading campaign groups, farming organisations...
Darwin Initiative funding to triple, UK government announces
The UK government has tripled funding for its Darwin Initiative grant programme, which works to protect biodiversity around the world. The government has announced a...
Eastern Baltic cod fishing ban recommended to prevent stock loss
Ahead of the EU’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting today, 14 October, ocean advocacy foundation Oceana has urged action on Eastern Baltic cod...
Norway aquaculture funding to protect salmon fisheries
The government of Norway has allocated 10m kroner (€994,828) to funding aquaculture research in the wake of a severe algae outbreak earlier this year. The...
