Seas At Risk, together with a coalition of environmental organisations, fishers’ representatives and civil society partners, has supported the publication of a new Joint Call to Action for the Future of Small-Scale Fisheries in Cyprus.

The initiative, led by the Union of Small Scale Coastal Fishers and Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre, highlights the urgent challenges facing Cyprus’ small-scale fisheries sector and calls for immediate national and European action to secure its future.

The Joint Call to Action outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations, including:

– the development of a long-term national strategy for small-scale fisheries;

– fair access to marine space and fisheries resources;

– stronger environmental resilience and sustainable fisheries management;

– greater participation of fishers in decision-making processes; and

– better alignment of EU fisheries policies and funding instruments with the realities of small-scale fisheries.

Posted on: 20 May 2026

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