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Michael Gove told: “You are threatening children’s heart and brain health” - 18/02/2013
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove is criticised for failing to adopt mandatory sustainable fish standards for school meals, wasting £43m of potential investment in sustainable fisheries.

European Parliament votes to rebuild Europe’s dwindling fish stocks - 06/02/2013
An overwhelming majority of the members of the European Parliament have voted to end overfishing, and to rebuild fish stocks.

Mackerel removed from 'fish to eat' list - 22/01/2013
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has downgraded its rating of the popular oily fish mackerel, as arguments over who is catching what in the north east Atlantic continue.

Raymond Blanc celebrates as 22,000 people are to be served sustainable fish - 21/01/2013
Raymond Blanc OBE, ambassador of the Sustainable Fish City campaign congratulated a leading workplace caterer for committing to serve sustainable fish across all its sites.

London Boroughs show “big improvement” on sustainable fish, with Havering taking the lead - 12/09/2012
Eleven London Boroughs are taking “leadership on sustainable fish”, whilst seven are taking no significant action to conserve precious marine resources. Find out how your borough is taking action on sustainable fish.

London is putting sustainable food on the map - 14/08/2012
London’s food is changing for the better. Join us in Bethnal Green on 11th of September 2012 for a special conference to hear from some of the people that are making it happen, followed by an evening of celebration!

Sustainable fish & chips, a fitting legacy for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - 27/07/2012
New report shows that London 2012’s sustainable fish policy has already inspired a fabulous fish legacy for years to come, with long-term sustainable fish policies adopted by caterers that serve well over 100 million meals a year.

Sustainable Fish Legacy 2012 report presented to UN - 26/07/2012
Sustainable fish campaigners have presented a report on the Sustainable Fish Legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to the head of the United Nations Environment Programme

First pictures: Sustainable fish on London 2012 menus - 23/07/2012
Sustainable fish features on London 2012 menus. The printed menus include the Marine Stewardship Council logo to demonstrate to Olympic visitors that the fish they eat comes from sustainable sources - a first for any Olympic or Paralympic Games!

New responsible salmon farming standards launched - 22/06/2012
New salmon farming standards and a 'responsibly farmed' label have been launched to improve the environmental and social impact of the salmon farming industry.

Nominations now open for the 2012 Seafood Champion Awards - 27/03/2012
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Seafood Champion Awards, an accolade recognising those making significant progress toward sustainability in the seafood industry, with a deadline of April 30, 2012.

First sustainability accreditation for farmed fish launched, with ASC tilapia - 21/03/2012
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched its first standard into the market with the opening of its accreditation process for Tilapia.

UN highlights concerning state of world fisheries - 02/03/2012
UN issues 'State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture' report highlighting concerning data and analysis that reveals fish stocks in crisis.

Professor Tim Lang says Olympic fish commitment 'sets new world standards' - 26/02/2012
Leading food policy academic Professor Tim Lang has praised the London 2012 Food Vision for its ambition to use the power of the Games to inspire healthy and sustainable food in the catering sector, especially sustainable fish.

Environmental Audit Committee calls sustainable fish in catering 'essential' - 24/02/2012
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee says it is 'essential' for Central Government to implement fully its commitment to using only sustainable fish in catering.

Sustainable fish on the menu of London Government - 12/02/2012
Sustainable fish is firmly on the menu for London Government, according to a major review of responsible procurement published today by the Greater London Authority (GLA), and reporting on catering standards for London's City Hall, police, fire brigade and transport services.

Food for Life caterers will now exclude endangered fish - 30/01/2012
The Soil Association has launched updated standards for the Food for Life Catering Mark that now exclude endangered fish at bronze award level.

Sharp rise in sustainable seafood products on sale in UK - 30/01/2012
The number of fish and seafood products certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council has shot up by 41% in the UK over the last year.

Raymond Blanc encourages all chefs and caterers aboard for a Sustainable Fish City - 24/01/2012
Raymond Blanc and European Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki call on chefs and caterers to support a Sustainable Fish City, speaking at the Sustainable Fish Forum 2012, held at Fishmongers Hall in London.

Defra shows sustainable fish buying is possible - 05/01/2012
Defra's review of its catering's compliance with new Government Buying Standards shows that sustainable fish is affordable and achievable

Government chefs trained to serve up a sustainable fish future - 06/12/2011
Fifty chefs and caterers that serve food to MPs, civil servants, the police, prisoners and prison staff have been trained in how to buy and cook sustainable fish, with free training co-organised by the Sustainable Fish City campaign.

17 London Boroughs take action on sustainable fish - 24/11/2011
Four London Boroughs - Camden, Havering, Islington and Richmond - top the good fish league table for buying and promoting sustainable fish, whilst 13 more take at least one positive step.

Sustainable Fish City joins EU campaign to stop overfishing and promote fair use of fish - 20/11/2011
The Sustainable Fish City campaign has joined the OCEAN2012 coalition, to help call for an end to overfishing and fair use of fish, through EU fisheries policy.

Defra signs up to Sustainable Fish City - 15/11/2011
In 2011, the UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs also signed up to the Sustainable Fish City pledge, confirming their commitment to serving only sustainable fish in food served in Defra canteens and at events.

MSC welcomes government buying standards for sustainable fish - 11/10/2011
The Marine Stewardship Council has welcomed government buying standards for fish that will reward fishermen's efforts.

Gary Rhodes and Michel Roux bring fine dining to Sustainable Fish City - 16/09/2011
The fine dining company Restaurant Associates has pledged to serve only sustainable fish, in its catering for leading London law firms, investment banks and marketing agencies.

Thames Festival celebrates the best of sustainable fish! - 10/09/2011
Thames Festival celebrates sustainable fish, and the Sustainable Fish City campaign receives messages for restaurants from over 200 festival visitors.

Marine Conservation Society asks chefs to pledge to exclude endangered fish - 08/09/2011
The Marine Conservation Society urges restaurateurs at the Abergavenny Food Festival to serve sustainable fish, with the hope it will catch on countrywide.

Raymond Blanc announces fish focus for awards - 17/08/2011
Top chef Raymond Blanc announces fish focus for this year's Sustainable City Awards, working with the Sustainable Fish City campaign.

ISS Food and Hospitality joins top fish table - 08/08/2011
Over seventy thousand people will be offered sustainable fish at work after ISS Facility Services Food and Hospitality announced a raft of new commitments to sustainable seafood this week.

Feast on the Bridge will toast the Thames and all who swim in her! - 19/07/2011
Sustainable fish will be the theme for this year's Feast on the Bridge, as part of the Thames Festival.

Sustainable fish on the menu from caterers that serve over 40 million meals a year - 13/07/2011
London 2012 Media Centre caterer BaxterStorey is one of three major caterers that serve over 40 million meals a year that has now pledged to serve sustainable fish.

UK Government “puts its own house in order” on sustainable fish - 16/06/2011
Sustainable Fish City today welcomed the Government commitment to using sustainable fish in all of its catering for Number 10, Whitehall, Central Government departments, prisons, and some parts of the armed forces.

In London, 2.5 million McDonald's Filet-o-Fish to be MSC certified every year - 08/06/2011
In London, 2.5 million McDonald's Filet-o-Fish will be MSC certified every year, from October 2011, in a Europe-wide commitment affecting 100,000,000 fish meals every year.

Over 188,000 London students now to be served sustainable fish - 07/06/2011
Over 188,000 London students are to be served sustainable fish after 14 leading universities sign up to the Sustainable Fish City pledge

Marks & Spencer promises full fish sustainability by 2015 - 07/06/2011
Marks & Spencer's commits to full fish sustainability by 2015, and contributes over £1 million to WWF to protect fish, seas and coastlines across the world.

Sainsbury's helps customers to 'Switch the Fish' to sustainable alternatives - 01/06/2011
Sainsbury's helps customers to 'Switch the Fish', trying alternatives to the Big 5 popular fish species most under pressure.

Number 10 sustainable fish standards due any day now! - 20/05/2011
The government has said that sustainable fish standards are due for Number 10 and government departments... any day now!

Selfridges unveils Project Ocean - 11/05/2011
London retailer launches global awareness campaign for marine conservation attended by HRH Prince of Wales, President of the Marine Conservation Society

New seafood sustainability guide published - 05/05/2011
Make the right fish choices with the Marine Conservation Society's new and simplified seafood sustainability guide.

Top Ten Swaps for sustainable fish - 25/03/2011
Sustainable Fish City publishes Top Ten Swaps to help consumers and chefs make more sustainable fish choices.

Government's fish standards will be worse than for pet food eaten by Number 10's Larry the Cat - 06/03/2011
Fish served to The Cabinet and staff at Number 10 may have worse sustainability standards than the pet food served up to Number 10's Larry the Cat.

Mayors food advisor calls on PM to help make London a Sustainable Fish City - 04/03/2011
London Mayor's food advisor Rosie Boycott has joined Sustainable Fish City in inviting PM David Cameron, Number 10 and Whitehall to pledge to serve only sustainable fish.

London Mayor Boris Johnson supports sustainable fish - 04/03/2011
Letter from Mayor Boris Johnson's office confirms London leadership support for the call for a Sustainable Fish City

Sustainable Fish City workshop for chefs - 02/03/2011
40 chefs and restaurateurs gathered for a Sustainable Fish City workshop, at London's Billingsgate Seafood Training School to find out how they can help London become a Sustainable Fish City.

UNEP recommends serving only sustainable fish - 01/03/2011
UN Environment Programme issues procurement guidelines to help UN agencies around the world use natural resources in a responsible way, including sustainable fish.

UKTV features Sustainable Fish City - 28/01/2011
Good Food Channel (UK TV) features Sustainable Fish City, promoting the campaign's Top Ten Fish Swaps and mentioning several of the caterers and restaurants who have already signed up.

How sustainable is the fish in your sandwich? - 26/01/2011
The Jellied Eel ethical food magazine investigators went undercover to examine London’s best known sandwich sellers for their sustainable fish.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall describes government fish buying standards as wholly unacceptable - 24/01/2011
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, backed by Sustain and leading fish conservation groups, has written to UK government ministers to complain that, under new proposals, only 1 in 5 fish bought in the public sector will have sustainability standards.

EU Commissioner for Fisheries backs Sustain's call for London to be a Sustainable Fish City - 17/01/2011
EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki said, 'There is a clear message here and I have received it. We need a new EU Fisheries Policy and we can have it!'

London challenged to become world’s first Sustainable Fish City - 11/01/2011
London's citizens and businesses pledge to support sustainable fish, backed by the National Trust, 5 London universities, D&D London Restaurants and Sodexo.

Rosie Boycott promises good fish for London police, transport workers and the fire brigade - 14/12/2010
Food and farming organisations today congratulated the Greater London Authority (GLA) for promising to use sustainable fish in catering for London’s police, transport workers, fire brigade and GLA staff.

London 2012 Olympics commit to using only 'demonstrably sustainable' fish - 11/12/2009
London 2012 Food Vision contains a commitment for all fish served to be 'demonstrably sustainable'.

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Caroline Bennett, Moshi Moshi

"I am determined to do something about the way we fished the seas. We know the problems, we don’t even need any additional information to know how to fix them: we just have to get on and do it. No excuses."

We're working on it
So can you!

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Fish Fight

“I have been travelling around the UK meeting fishermen, marine conservationists, politicians, supermarkets bosses, and of course fish-eating members of the public. It has changed the way I think about fish.”

We're working on it
So can you!

Allegra McEvedy MBE, chef, writer and presenter

"To stand by and do nothing, say nothing as we slowly drain the oceans of their livestock is to make one complicit, and that's just not a position with which I was comfortable."

We're working on it
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News from Sustainable Fish City

If you've been inspired to take action on sustainable fish, don't forget to get in touch. The Sustainable Fish City campaign will send out information to people who have signed up to our email list. We promise not to share your contact details with anyone else. Find out more by further reading.

Join us in calling for a sustainable fish future!

If you've been inspired to take action on sustainable fish, don't forget to get in touch. The Sustainable Fish City campaign will send out information to people who have signed up to our email list. We promise not to share your contact details with anyone else.

Find out more by further reading.