Frederik Kiel Jespersen
Frederik Kiel is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Repax, where he architects technology solutions that bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices. He focuses on building scalable infrastructure that transforms complex environmental responsibilities into actionable insights. With a commitment to better technology as a force for environmental stewardship, Frederik works at the intersection of compliance innovation and circular economy advancement.
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What is IUU fishing (illegal, unreported, and unregulated)?
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IUU fishing breaks rules, harming fish stocks, oceans, and fishing communities. Fighting it with laws, tracking, and choosing certified seafood helps protect marine life and supports sustainable fishing.
What is the regional action plan for marine litter (OSPAR)?
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OSPAR’s Regional Action Plan aims to cut marine litter by 75% by 2030, focusing on single-use plastics, waste prevention, and best practices to protect North-East Atlantic seas and wildlife.
What are the FAO voluntary guidelines on marking fishing gear?
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The FAO guidelines promote marking fishing gear to identify ownership, reduce pollution, improve safety, combat illegal fishing, and support sustainable fisheries and healthy marine environments.
What is passively fished waste?
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Passively fished waste is trash caught unintentionally by fishing gear left in water. Collecting it helps reduce ocean pollution, protect marine life, and supports recycling and sustainable fishing.
What is ALDFG (abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear)?
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ALDFG is lost or abandoned fishing gear that harms marine life, adds plastic pollution, and damages habitats. Recycling and better gear design help protect oceans and support fishing communities.
What is ghost fishing?
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Ghost fishing happens when lost nets keep trapping marine life, harming ecosystems and fish populations. Cleaning up and recycling gear helps protect oceans and supports sustainable fishing.
What is the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)?
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EMFAF funds sustainable maritime, fisheries, and aquaculture practices in the EU, promoting environmental care, economic growth, and food security with €6.1 billion from 2021-2027.
What is ghost gear?
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Ghost gear is lost fishing equipment that traps and harms marine life, damages reefs, and adds plastic pollution. Removing and recycling it helps protect oceans and supports healthy ecosystems.
What is MSFD Descriptor 10: Marine litter?
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MSFD Descriptor 10 targets marine litter, aiming to prevent harm to marine life and ecosystems by monitoring debris, microplastics, and impacts on species, supporting cleaner, healthier oceans.
What is good environmental status (GES)?
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Good Environmental Status means clean, balanced seas supporting diverse life, free from harmful pollution. It ensures oceans stay healthy and productive despite human activities.
What is the Barcelona Convention?
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The Barcelona Convention unites 22 Mediterranean countries to reduce pollution, protect marine life, and promote sustainable coastal development through cooperation and specific protocols.
What is the subsidiarity principle?
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The Subsidiarity Principle means local communities handle environmental issues first, ensuring solutions fit their needs. Higher authorities step in only if needed, promoting effective, sustainable action.