Baltic Sea Advisory Council
Acronym: BSAC
General Information
Identification Code: 891543824750-65
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Entity Form: Voluntary association
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 11/28/2016
Last Update: 1/19/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: The main aim of the BSAC is to prepare and provide advice on the management of Baltic Sea fisheries in order to achieve a successful running of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
The BSAC consists of organisations representing the fisheries and other interest groups affected by the CFP (eg. environmental organisations, recreational and sports fishermen and consumer groups). The European Commission has produced a Delegated Regulation laying down detailed rules on the functioning of the Advisory Councils.
The geographical coverage for the BSAC is of the Baltic, as defined by ICES SDs 22 to 32.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Environment
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: EU's Common Fisheries Policy
Technical conservation measures
Landing Obligation
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Multiannual management plans for the Baltic
EU Fisheries Control Regulation
Ecosystem based management
Communication Activities: To carry out its work, the BSAC holds regular meetings of its Executive Committee, Working Groups, and when necessary, Focus Groups. Decisions concerning the work are taken by the Executive Committee. The work of the Executive Committee is assisted by a Management Team consisting of the Honorary chair, Executive Committee Chair, Working Group Chairs and the Secretariat. An annual General Assembly is held. Policy decisions and advice and recommendations issued by the BSAC are sent to the EU Commission and Member States. They are made available on the website. The BSAC Secretariat produces a newsletter which is available on its website.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Axelborg, Axeltorv 3, 6th floor
Post Code: 1609
City: Copenhagen V
Country: DENMARK
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EU Office
Address: Axelborg, Axeltorv 3, 6th floor
Post Code: 1609
City: Copenhagen V
Country: DENMARK
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Complementary Information: Lump-sum grant as a follow-up to DG MARE decision authorising the use of lump sums for the operating grants to the Advisory Councils under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 2
Members F T E: 1.25
Info Members: The Advisory Council is also guided by an elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Executive Committee, as well as a Management Team. The Chair, Vice Chair and the Management Team are consulted regularly.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://www.bsac.dk/about/members/