With the second generation of FLAGs now up and running, there is a growing number of project examples from the past and the present which can inspire other actions aimed at developing fisheries and aquaculture areas around Europe, be it through economic, environmental or social support and investment. The project descriptions and short stories below give an insight into some of the local projects funded by the FLAGs, while the methods provide helpful examples of effective programme management, ranging from community outreach to FLAG self-assessment.
A digital platform developed by and for the shellfish sector simplifies and improves the day-to-day management, control and planning of shellfish activities.
Adding value to fisheries, Aquaculture, Business support, Water quality
Kerteminde Økologiske Linemuslinger er den første danske virksomhed, der sælger økologiske blåmuslinger opdrættet i havbrug. Firmaet har sat sig for at producere muslinger af høj kvalitet på en effektiv og miljøvenlig måde og dermed også sætte mere gang i områdets vandaktiviteter og skabe lokale arbejdspladser.
Business support, Processing, Gastronomy, Environment, Climate change
"Salina Greens" er en portugisisk virksomhed, der producerer og forarbejder økologisk salturt (Salicornia), som er en plante, der hører hjemme på strandenge. Dette produktionssystem bidrager til bevarelsen af områder med høj miljømæssig værdi og understøtter samtidig den lokale økonomi.
Adding value to fisheries, Labelling, Promotion, Short circuits, Traceability, Gastronomy
In Dalmatia, fishermen and restaurants received support from Galeb FLAG to create the ‘Fishermen recommend’ scheme and quality label, endorsing local fish products.
Business support, Diversification, Cultural heritage, Infrastructure
Residents of a Danish island formed the Association of Agersø Great Belt-Shipyard to buy and renovate an old building used as a shipyard. This initiative aims to boost local business and increase the harbourfront’s attractiveness.
Environment, Fisheries resources, Integrated coastal management, Education and training
‘Tarta-Tur’, a combination of the Italian word for turtle (Tartaruga) and dolphin in Latin (Tursiops), is a conservation project involving four FLAGs across three Italian regions on the Northern Adriatic Coast.