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The current ‘Multi-Annual Regulatory Measure for Fishing for Atlantic Salmon at West Greenland’ applies to the salmon fishery in 2018, 2019 and 2020. There will, therefore, need to be discussions on a potential new regulatory measure to apply from 2021. During the inter-sessional correspondence period prior to the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Commission, the representative of the United States suggested that an Inter-Sessional Meeting of the West Greenland Commission be held to begin the discussion of new management measures for the West Greenland salmon fishery for adoption in 2021.
The United States, supported by Canada, indicated a preference for an in-person meeting. Denmark (in respect of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) – Greenland (hereinafter referred to as DFG) noted that they would be happy to have a virtual or face-to-face meeting, but that they would prefer any face-to-face meeting to be held in Greenland. The European Union also noted that:
‘[…] a review of the regulatory measure will require time and effort. The EU is particularly interested in this as it has stakeholders who have taken measures to close fisheries and it is important for them to see progress. He noted that progress has been made over a number of years, but that there have been challenges in implementing the current regulatory measure. The EU would like to discuss this, so an inter-sessional meeting is likely to be required but it should focus on facilitating the implementation of existing measures.’
The Commission agreed that the Secretary would work with the Chair to establish a process for an Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Commission.