FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network
Event
The theme of this event was “Closing the Loop: circular economy in fishing and aquaculture areas”. The seminar was organised at the initiative of the European Commission with the support of the Basque Coast FLAG, the Region of New-Aquitaine and the French National Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DPMA).
It was an opportunity for FLAGs to better understand what circular economy is and help them exchange on different types of actions and projects they might undertake related to themes such as:
- Encouraging local production and consumer habits to move away from the traditional "take, make and dispose" model and become more sustainable, e.g. through sustainable sourcing of materials, eco-design, sharing and re-use of products, etc.
- Finding ways to minimise waste and ensure the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible.
- Identifying opportunities for developing new economic activities based on by-products and waste from fisheries and aquaculture (organic fish waste, shells, plastic…)
The seminar themes were addressed through a series of presentations, working groups discussions, mini-plenary sessions, a project fair and a field visit.
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Day 1: Tuesday, 20 November 2018
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from 17.00
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Registration
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18.30
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Welcome drink
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19.00
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Warm-up activity & networking dinner prepared by catering students from the Lycée Hôtelier de Biarritz, courtesy of the Atlantic Pyrenees & Landes fishing & aquaculture committee.
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Day 2: Wednesday, 21 November 2018
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08.30 – 09.00
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Registration
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09.00 – 10.30 |
Opening Plenary:
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10.30 – 11.15
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Coffee break
Participants register for the project discussion hubs
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11.15 – 12.45
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Mini plenaries session: rounds I and II
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12.45 – 14.00
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Lunch
Participants finalise registration for the project discussion hubs |
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14.00 – 15.30
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Mini plenaries session: rounds III and IV
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15.30 – 16.00
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Coffee break (around the project showcasing area)
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16.00 – 18.00
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Discussion hubs: Showcasing the circular economy
A series of discussion hubs in which 10 circular economy initiatives will be presented and discussed in small groups:
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19.00
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Dinner with local specialities, courtesy of the Region of Nouvelle Aquitaine
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Day 3: Thursday, 22 November 2018
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08.30 – 09.00
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Registration
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09.00 – 10.45
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Process and challenges to supporting circular economy initiatives Working groups addressing how to:
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10.45 – 11.15
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Coffee break (Brest FLAG presenting its “Ocean Hackathon” challenge) FR
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11.15 – 12.30
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Knowledge and cooperation hubs
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12.30 – 13.00
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Closing session
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13.00
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Packed lunch available; departure to field trip
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13.00 – 17.00
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| Twitter Hashtag | #FarnetLoop
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