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
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- 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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