Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | How to accelerate recovery of the European Eel | — |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | How to accelerate recovery of the European Eel | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The Sustainable Eel Group was formed to take action to support the recovery of the European Eel. It is a non-profit organisation, registered as a ASBL in Belgium, with a wide diversity of stakeholders representing environmental, social and economic interests, from all over Europe and across the eel's range (sometimes beyond the EU). Our aim: to accelerate the recovery of the European eel Our objectives: - To support the delivery of the of the objectives of the EU Eel Regulation - To provide an effective leadership alliance for advocacy, influencing and collaborative working - To influence the reduction of illegal eel trade - To enable a responsible and more sustainable eel sector (fishing, trading, restocking and consumption) - To influence the improvement of the health of aquatic ecosystems (improved migration and connectivity, habitat quality)
EU Legislative Interests
Common Fisheries Policies The EU Eel Regulation Water Framework Directive The Habitats Directive Illegal fishing and trade Cites Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
Communication Activities
Conferences Seminars Reports Press releases Newsletters Advocacy Campaigns
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
Eel Stewardship Association https://www.esf.international/eel-stewardship-association/