Baltic Sea Advisory Council

Acronym: BSAC

General Information

Identification Code: 891543824750-65

Website: http://www.bsac.dk

Entity Form: Voluntary association

Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar

Registration Date: 11/28/2016

Last Update: 1/19/2024

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

Phone:

Indic Phone: 45

Phone Number: 20128949

EU Office

Address: Axelborg, Axeltorv 3, 6th floor

Post Code: 1609

City: Copenhagen V

Country: DENMARK

Phone:

Indic Phone: 45

Phone Number: 20128949

Financial Data

Closed Year:

Start Date:

End Date:

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Contributions:

Total Budget: 0

Grants:

Source: Commission DG Mare EMFAF
Amount: 0
Currency: €
_id:
Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 61
3: 57
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 41
11: 145

Current Year:

Grants:

Source: Commission DG Mare EMFAF
Amount: 0
Currency: €
_id:
Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 61
3: 57
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 41
11: 144

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

Members25 Percent: 1

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.