FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network

FLAG Factsheet

Ruegen FLAG

Official name: 
LAG Rügen
Country:
Region: 
Code: 
DE229
Programming period: 
2007-2013
2014-2020

Area

Rügen is an island in the Baltic Sea and the largest in Germany. It is known for its beaches and white chalk cliffs which span coastline of approximately 574 kilometres. The island is also well-known for the Jasmund National Park which his home to primeval beech forests and white-tailed eagles.

The island’s regional economy is dominated by tourism and the service sector. Fishing is a traditional secondary industry in the region. Fisheries are coastal and comprise mostly of gillnet and small deep-sea vessels. There has been a steady decline in the number of full-time fishermen working in fisheries which is a challenge for the area. This is largely due to fisheries becoming less important to the area economically.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

Approximately 45% of the FLAG area is protected. This includes two National Parks, a Biosphere Reserve and Natura 2000 protected landscapes.

Population
64 730
Surface area (km²)
978
Population density
66
Total employment in fisheries
200
Fishing: 
78
Processing: 
122

FLAG strategy

From a cultural perspective, fisheries are significant to Rügen, more so than in all other regions in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Therefore, the FLAG strategy is focused on the following themes:

  • The diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors such as tourism, utilising the island's rich fisheries heritage.
  • To further develop of the area's tourism and service industry and thus create new jobs for the local population; focused particularly on those who can no-longer sustain a living from fisheries
Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
5
% of the budget allocated: 
40%
Supporting diversification
3
10%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
1
0%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
4
30%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
2
20%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
683 333
  • EMFF: 
    683 333
  • Funds: 
    EAFRD

Project examples

Existing examples of FLAG projects include the support of the region’s annual ‘fishing days.’ Support includes the creation and printing of marketing materials such as flyers, poster and the acquisition and installation of banner and beach flags to raise public awareness.

FLAG project ideas include:

  • A mobile phone application for the marketing and direct sales of fisheries products.
  • The development of a fishing museum which will exhibit the area’s maritime heritage and history

Calls for proposals

The FLAG does not make specific calls for projects. Instead, project proposals can be made year-round

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG has experience in direct marketing, infrastructure, and the development of tourism. The FLAG is interested in cooperation project related to these themes at national and international levels.

Partnership

Members of the partnership: 

FLAG members include two independent fishermen, two representatives from the local municipalities, one economic actor and members from the area’s ecological and social communities

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
7
% of fisheries actors: 
29%
% of public authorities and other: 
28%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
29%
% of environmental actors: 
14%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
7
% of public actors: 
28%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
0,00

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FLAG Contacts

LAG Rügen
 
Carl-Heydemann-Ring 67
18437 Stralsund
Germany
FLAG Manager:
Mr. Christian Buelow
Phone:
+49 3831 3571276
Languages:
  • German (Mother tongue)
Publication date: 
01/09/2017
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