North Western Waters Advisory Council
Acronym: NWWAC
General Information
Identification Code: 8900132344-29
Website: http://www.nwwac.org
Entity Form: Company Limited by Guarantee - Recognised as a body pursuing an aim of general European interest
Registration Category: Other organisations, public or mixed entities
Registration Date: 8/28/2008
Last Update: 2/9/2024
Mission & Interests
Goals: The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) was established in September 2005 in accordance with Council Decision 2004/585/EC, which set out a common framework for Regional Advisory Councils.
Regional Advisory Councils were first proposed during the review of the Common Fisheries Policy in 2002 as a method of ensuring greater stakeholder involvement in the policy making processes of fisheries management.
With the entry into force of the new Common Fisheries Policy, on the 1st of January 2014 the Regional Advisory Councils became Advisory Councils. A number of changes have been adopted in relation to their role, functions and composition of their membership (i.e. from 2/3 to 60:40).
The principal aim of the NWWAC is to bring together stakeholders from across Europe to advise the Commission (whether by own initiative proposals or as a result of open public consultations) on matters of fisheries management in respect of the North Western Waters,
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Climate action
- Communication
- Digital economy and society
- Economy, finance and the euro
- Environment
- Food safety
- Institutional affairs
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Public health
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Trans-European Networks
Levels of Interest:
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Main EU initiatives, policies and legislative files followed by the organisation:
EU Common Fisheries Policy (Regional Fisheries Management Organisations; Ecosystem based approach to fisheries management; Landing Obligation; Maximum Sustainable Yield)
Biodiversity (Natura 2000; MPAs)
Control and Compliance in the fisheries sector
Social, Labour and Human Rights of Fish Workers
Supporting the achievement of UNDP 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, in particular 14 (life below water) and 17 (partnership for the goals).
Relevant policy implementation, public relations and communication activities such as projects, events and publications.
Publications from the NWWAC are available under publications section on the NWWAC website.
Communication Activities: All publications can be found on the NWWAC website www.nwwac.org.
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: Commission Expert Group on Strategic Coordination for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)#E02550#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2550 #OBSERVER #C#Industry
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: c/o Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)Crofton Road
Post Code: A96 E5AO
City: Co. Dublin
Country: IRELAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 353
Phone Number: 12144143
EU Office
Address: c/o Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)Crofton Road
Post Code: A96 E5AO
City: Co. Dublin
Country: IRELAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 353
Phone Number: 12144143
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- EU funding
- Member's contributions
Contributions:
Total Budget: 385350
Grants:
- Source: European CommissionAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 744: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 4811: 240
Current Year:
Grants:
Membership Information
Members: 2
Members F T E: 2
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: http://www.nwwac.org
Organisation Members: http://www.nwwac.org
Current Job Opportunities
Officer at North Western Waters Advisory Council
North Western Waters Advisory Council
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025