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December 2021

 

  • FLAG projects showcase resilience at exhibition in Italy
  • Final FLAG seminar focuses on how to make fisheries and aquaculture communities resilient
  • MPA Forum meeting focuses on data collection and the role of small-scale fishers
  • Italian FLAG project protecting dolphins and turtles launches second phase
  • Study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on fisheries and aquaculture released
  • As FARNET ends, FAME-NET begins

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October 2021

 

  • FLAGs in Romania take their first steps into cooperation
  • Preparing the coming period: cooperation 2021-2027
  • FARNET exhibition in Italy
  • New FARNET magazine online!

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September 2021

 

  • Pesca-tourism: a new opportunity for fishers and cooperation
  • FLAGs share ideas on how to contribute to the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries 2022
  • FSU organises online meeting for FARNET Geographical Experts
  • Portuguese FLAGs learn more about CLLD under EMFAF
  • FLAG outreach leads to high demand for environmental initiatives

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August 2021

 

  • FLAGs state of play
  • Swedish FLAG project tries to increase lake’s unexpected low levels of eels
  • Researchers learn about fisheries CLLD and FLAGs at MARE People and the Sea Conference
  • FSU organises online meeting for FARNET Geographical Experts

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Summer 2021

 

  • FLAGs organising study trips to encourage cooperation projects
  • Meeting scheduled to discuss FLAG contribution to International Year of Artisanal Fisheries 2022
  • ENSAMBLE project involving fisheries actors in Italy, France and Tunisia draws to a close
  • Interreg videos show the value of programme’s cooperation projects
  • Event for Romanian FLAGs helps them prepare local development strategies for 2021-2027 programming period

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May-June 2021

 

  • Italian FLAG cooperation project to boost awareness of fishing traditions
  • FARNET seminar for North Sea and Atlantic sea basin FLAGs helping them to become more effective
  • Public consultation allows EU citizens and stakeholders to contribute to EU’s algae initiative
  • COST policy brief analyses FLAG projects
  • FARNET magazine photo competition

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April 2021

 

  • FLAG projects helping to cut down fishing gear waste
  • New funds for small-scale fisheries projects
  • MA meeting focuses on FLAG selection, EMFAF regulation and EU initiatives relevant for FLAGs
  • Italian FLAGs show how connecting rural and fisheries projects can work
  • FARNET guide to help FLAGs bring quality projects to life

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March 2021

 

  • FARNET Baltic and inland seminar highlights strategies and cooperation
  • French and Italian FLAGs launch project supporting blue economy small businesses
  • FARNET case study focuses on FLAG actions to increase biodiversity
  • FLAGs from Greece and Cyprus meet for capacity building
  • Seminar on local development in a post-COVID world

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February 2021

 

  • Making cooperation work for women
  • FARNET and FLAG work reaching Latin America
  • Spanish FLAGs meet to discuss developing CLLD in the next programming period
  • Upcoming FARNET Baltic and Inland Seminar
  • Short online survey for market intelligence tool on EU fisheries and aquaculture

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January 2021

 

  • FARNET – more projects, events and great content!
  • FARNET survey investigates FLAG projects’ links to EU Green Deal
  • Italian FLAG shares knowledge with Turkey-EU cooperation project supporting Turkish fisheries communities
  • Spotlight on the latest FARNET publications
  • Research on FLAGs and CLLD presented at Ocean Governance for Sustainability conference
  • Take part in a research into gender equality in public procurement

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November 2020

 

  • FARNET transnational seminar for Mediterranean and Black Sea FLAGs
  • Seals and cormorants, a major threat to the Baltic fisheries sector
  • Fish and seafood products - review of marketing standards, #EUHaveYourSay
  • Life at sea of Estonian Fisheries Local Action Groups and their entourage
  • COVID-19 FARNET Message Board for FLAGs

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October 2020

 

  • FARNET webinar for Managing Authorities and National Networks implementing fisheries CLLD.
  • European Week of Regions FARNET workshop on local action for biodiversity in fisheries and aquaculture, a success.
  • A participatory lab on ‘facilitating bottom-up CLLD in practice’.
  • What future for blue economy?
  • EMFF blue economy window call to open soon.

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September 2020

 

  • First #EU4Ocean Workshop highlights EU diversity and cultural richness
  • FARNET Guide #20: Forward-looking strategies for fisheries areas
  • Registrations to European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) Workshops, Extended!
  • Survey Results on FLAG action related to algae
  • COVID-19 pandemic does not stop the transfer of know-how
  • ELARD publishes report on what rural citizens want from the future

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July-August 2020

 

  • FARNET Support Unit co-organises two online events at the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC)
  • The European Commission launches two EMFF calls
  • COVID – an EMFF story
  • FARNET collaboration results in CLLD article in Marine Policy
  • #EUBeachCleanup campaign

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June 2020

 

  • EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030: protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems
  • European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean) Launched at Ocean Literacy Summit
  • The Hague LAG: sharing good synergies between urban CLLD and FLAGs
  • FARNET Meeting for Managing Authorities (MA) and National Networks implementing fisheries CLLD
  • Changes in the FARNET Support Unit Team

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May 2020

 

  • FSU organises successful webinar for Italian participants
  • French FLAG helps in the fight against the effects of COVID-19
  • European Commission adopts a new EU Biodiversity Strategy
  • Promoting conservation of marine ecosystems in Cape Creus
  • EUMOFA releases weekly overview of impact of COVID-19 crisis on fisheries and aquaculture sectors

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April 2020

 

  • Dedicated FARNET Message Board updates FLAGs on initiatives to help deal with COVID-19
  • A Mediterranean platform for Marine Protected Areas
  • EMFF measures adapted to meet challenges of coronavirus
  • FLAG projects on the rise
  • EU’s Green Deal will harness potential of seaweed in sustainability drive

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March 2020

 

  • FLAGs can help fisheries and aquaculture overcome the effects of COVID-19
  • Poland meeting discusses turning Baltic Sea invasive species into commercial opportunity
  • European Commission and EMFF provide ways to alleviate COVID-19 hardship
  • Social scientists visit FSU to learn more about FLAGs and CLLD
  • FARNET magazine photo competition

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February 2020

 

  • Network of women in fisheries and aquaculture relaunches workshops
  • FLAG projects can align with EU's new Green Deal
  • FSU and French FLAG highlight EMFF and CLLD to sustainability initiative focused on Mediterranean Sea fisheries
  • Galician FLAGs can access EMFF money for marine litter collection projects
  • FARNET Guide on successfully delivering CLLD now available

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January 2020

 

  • CLLD projects from across Europe receive honours at December conference
  • Finland and Sweden kickstarting FLAG discussions for the 2021-2027 period
  • Euronews Ocean series highlights Finnish FLAG project
  • Watch, learn, experience and share
  • EU-commissioned report stresses importance of the blue bioeconomy

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December 2019

 

  • Danish FLAG-funded companies recognised for work tackling plastic pollution
  • Large-scale CLLD conference unites diverse experts and practitioners from across the EU
  • Commissioner presents awards to six CLLD projects CLLD conference exhibition
  • Tunisia-based initiatives invited to CLLD conference
  • CLLD conference: presentations, pictures and more…

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November 2019

 

  • North German FLAGs want to keep going as they look to the future
  • 2nd annual meeting of French FLAGs focuses on sharing ideas and best practices on projects
  • FSU helps efforts to increase visibility of women in Catalonia’s fisheries and rural areas
  • FSU shares benefits of FARNET model at CLLD conference in Croatia
  • FLAGs State of Play

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October 2019

 

  • FARNET Support Unit organising large-scale multi-fund CLLD conference
  • German small-scale fisheries platform works to place sector at heart of territory
  • FARNET Study on Women in Fisheries presented at European Week of Regions and Cities
  • FSU talks about women in fisheries at The International Fishing Industry Trade Fair
  • Managing Authorities and National Networks meet in Brussels
  • Spanish FLAG-supported projects win at Blue Economy Awards

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September 2019

 

  • Video competition and TV show put Spanish shellfish pickers and FLAG support in the spotlight
  • Italian FLAGs brainstorm ways to promote fishing heritage and boost tourism
  • FSU organising biggest-ever CLLD event
  • First event dedicated to CLLD in South East Europe
  • FARNET Geographical Experts meet in Brussels

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August 2019

 

  • Polish-Finnish cooperation promotes more intelligent fishing techniques
  • More progress and information on pesca-tourism
  • Managing Authorities and National Networks work to promote "quality" projects
  • Marine Protected Areas conference in Rome
  • Lights, camera, action! Behind the scenes of the CLLD video

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June 2019

 

  • Managing Authorities and National Networks focus on delivery systems
  • FLAG water quality initiative protects Italian mollusc producers and consumers
  • Projects, presentations and prizes at the Spanish National Network meeting
  • FARNET Gender Report featured at conference on rural futures
  • FARNET contributes to Catalonia’s initiative for a participative maritime strategy
  • Public consultation on fishing opportunities for 2020 is now open
  • FARNET turns 10!

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May 2019

 

  • Looking at the future of CLLD in Portugal at European Maritime Day
  • German FLAG visits Brussels for meeting at DG MARE
  • International Fisheries Forum of the Baltic Sea Region focuses on CLLD
  • FSU highlights how FLAGs promote “bottom-up” management of natural resources
  • Workshop focuses on how to deal with the challenges and potential of European aquaculture
  • Managing Authorities asked to share their experiences of financial instruments

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April 2019

 

  • Smart Coastal seminar sweeps through Bantry
  • Swedish FLAG on the lookout for oyster opportunities in France
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine region hosts French FLAG meeting
  • FSU shares knowledge of networking learned from FARNET and FLAGs
  • FLAGs State of Play
  • FARNET meet-up planned for Seafood Expo Global in May

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March 2019

 

  • Posting objectives as Greeks and Cypriots gather to share ideas and experiences
  • Waste project PRisMa-MED takes its first step with Sardinian fishermen
  • FLAG-related artefacts displayed at EU’s High-Level Ocean Conference
  • Review of Local Development Strategy is key theme of Italian FLAG meeting
  • French FLAG sets challenge at hackathon on sea and coastline innovation
  • Slovenian Managing Authority organises FLAG meeting focused on aquaculture

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February 2019

 

  • Fishermen and scientists team up to preserve protected species and businesses on Northern Adriatic Coast
  • Galician FLAG encourages entrepreneurs to boost culture, tourism and fishing economy
  • UK trainee chefs get a lesson in lesser-known fish
  • Plans to simplify EU technical rules on fishing a step closer
  • Casting the net for communications
  • Upcoming FARNET seminar on "Smart Coastal Areas"

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January 2019

 

  • FLAGs State of Play
  • Cooperation project connects Northern and Southern Mediterranean shores
  • French National Network holds first meeting for FLAGs
  • European Union’s full ‘discard ban’ comes into effect
  • New qualification in evaluating CLLD offered by Italian university
  • Swedish FLAGs end the year on a positive note at annual meeting

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December 2018

 

  • Circular economy inspiration at the FARNET seminar
  • FARNET study on how FLAGs support women in fisheries
  • New Catalonia Maritime Strategy will reinforce FLAGs
  • FLAGs national network meeting in Lithuania
  • Funding opportunities for blue economy projects
  • European Commission study shows benefits of MPAs

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November 2018

 

  • FLAGs State of Play
  • Integrating local resource management
  • A week for exploring the circular economy
  • Mediterranean FLAGs exploring cooperation around MPAs

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August 2018

 

  • FLAGs supporting women in fisheries and aquaculture
  • Circular economy: FLAGs Closing the Loop
  • The Baltic Route Road Trip
  • Taste the Atlantic
  • FLAG photo competition

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July 2018

 

  • FLAGs and small-scale fisheries contributing to sustainable development goals
  • Slovenian FLAGs tackle evaluation hands-on
  • German inland FLAGs address their common challenges together
  • Closing the Loop: Circular economy in fishing and aquaculture areas
  • Putting Gender Equality on the Seafood Industry's Agenda
  • Community-led Local Develoment (CLLD): EU funding from the bottom-up

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June 2018

 

  • The Road Trip Project visits FLAG projects
  • EMFF and CPR regulation
  • FLAG support to women in fisheries and aquaculture
  • Cooperation Café
  • The Transnational Cooperation Project on Seals and Cormorants: an update
  • The EU blue economy is thriving

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May 2018

 

  • FLAGs State of Play
  • Evaluating CLLD: a handbook for LAGs and FLAGs
  • Kicking off cross-border participation and innovation
  • A guide to integrating aquaculture within local communities
  • Avoiding the "funding gap" and improving CLLD delivery
  • Spanish FLAGs "Transforming the future through CLLD"
  • Balancing between city and country in Sweden

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April 2018

 

  • FLAGs empowering women in fisheries and aquaculture
  • Circular economy: French FLAGs lead the way
  • "Mediterranean resource management and adding value"
  • Support measures for small-scale fishing in the Baltic and North Sea
  • Women in Seafood: 2018 Video Competition
  • Seafood Expo 2018

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March 2018

 

  • 368 FLAGs successfully selected!
  • Capacity building events putting Community-Led Local Development into motion
  • FLAGs and local resource management
  • The Nordic Baltic Rural and Maritime Award
  • The Baltic Leadership Programme

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December 2017

 

  • Blue Economy Awards recognises outstanding FLAG projects in Galicia
  • FLAGs State of Play – 2017 Wrap Up
  • Action points on integrating aquaculture within local communities
  • The Spanish Network of Women in Fisheries lead the way
  • MedPAN Call for Small Projects for Marine Protected Areas
  • Mediterranean FLAGs invited to create links with North African fishing communities
  • EU Aquaculture – Farmed in the EU Regions

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November 2017

 

  • Italy launches its National Network
  • The EMFF and local perspectives beyond 2020
  • The Seals & Cormorants Transnational Cooperation project moves forward
  • 1st International Conference on Low Impact, Artisanal and Small-Scale Fishing
  • Romanian and Polish FLAGs share experiences with Bulgarian candidate FLAGs
  • Gender on the agenda of the seafood industry

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October 2017

 

  • FLAGs: State of Play
  • UK National Network sets plans into motion
  • Murcia FLAG training days
  • North Kaszuby FLAG workshop
  • Galicia & Portugal inaugurate a cooperation project
  • Integrating aquaculture within local communities

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July 2017

 

  • Survey results on FLAG support to Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries
  • Seeking synergies and opportunities for cooperation in the north-west of the Mediterranean
  • Annual Meeting of Spanish FLAGs
  • Costa Sostible FLAG: a commitment to training
  • Estonian FLAGs visit North East Scotland FLAG

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June 2017

 

  • Managing Authorities and National Networks will help FLAGs go beyond “business as usual”
  • Social inclusion and CLLD
  • FLAGs making the headlines!
  • Support from the EMFF: Opportunities for small-scale coastal fishermen
  • Presenting CLLD to Fisheries Economists

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March 2017

 

  • Over ten Baltic FLAGs join forces in transnational cooperation scheme
  • Italian FLAGs kick off 2017 with technical meetings
  • FLAGs making headlines!
  • Recent Eurobarometer survey reveals EU consumer habits regarding fishery and aquaculture product
  • How FLAGs are helping fisheries communities shape the future of their areas

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January 2017

 

  • Estonian and Latvian FLAGs meet in an unusual setting
  • New Year, New Website!
  • Events
  • Other news

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November 2016

 

  • Boosting business along the fisheries value chain
  • Building the skills of Croatian FLAGs to develop high quality strategies
  • Events
  • Other news

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October 2016

 

  • Cooperation catches on during the summer: LEADER transnational cooperation fair in Estonia, Festival of Local Actions Groups in Slovenia
  • Galicia publishes the first Cooperation Call
  • Events
  • Other news

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August 2016

 

  • Announcing the next FARNET seminar: "Boosting business along the fisheries supply chain", Thessaloniki, Greece, 18-20 October 2016
  • FLAGs support innovation through cross-sector pollination
  • Events
  • Other news

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July 2016

 

  • Results-oriented CLLD: 10 tools to analyze FLAG achievements and more
  • Coastal communities react to refugee crisis
  • Events
  • Other news

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May 2016

 

  • Results-oriented CLLD
  • Local community on board as South Finland FLAG kicks off
  • Events
  • Other news

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April 2016

 

  • The first FARNET Managing Authority meeting of the new programming period
  • FLAG and Cofradias land certified sustainable octopus fishery
  • Events
  • Other news

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February 2016

 

  • Multi-fund CLLD – going forward together!
  • CLLD up close: delivering results in your community
  • Events
  • Other news

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Previous versions are available on the FARNET 2007-2013 archive website.

Publication date: 
27/01/2017
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