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.
Environment, Circular economy, Marine litter, Water quality
På Niedersachsens nordsøkyst har kystfiskerne slået sig sammen med en miljø-ngo om at indsamle havaffald og undersøge måder at bortskaffe og genanvende plastkomponenter på.
Aquaculture, New technology, Diversification, Arts and crafts, Women
A Galician FLAG has supported the creation of Europe’s first commercial coral farm, growing approximately 5 000 corals annually and attracting school trips of children from around the area.
Adding value to fisheries, Business support, Promotion, Arts and crafts, Small-scale and coastal fisheries, Society and culture, Cultural heritage, Women
The net making profession has always been one of the least recognised professions within the fishing sector so several Galician net makers´ associations have brought it into the spotlight by combining dissemination workshops with a new range of products based on their unique know-how.
Environment, Governance, Fisheries resources, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
The Lake Vãttern Co-management Group, supported by the FLAG, is helping local stakeholders to reach a consensus on the sustainable management of fish resources of the second largest lake in Sweden.
Business support, New technology, Marine activities, Climate change, Energy, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
A local fisherman takes the initiative to explore how solar lighting might improve safety and make working hours more flexible at the remote pier where he lands his fish.
Aquaculture, New technology, Environment, Fisheries resources, Integrated coastal management, Cultural heritage
Et fiskerikooperativ anvender ny teknologi til at sikre bæredygtigheden i sine lokale bestande af europæisk østers. Tralee Oyster Fisheries Society er begyndt at bruge franske yngelsamlere ("coupelles"), og det betyder lysere fremtidsudsigter for østersfiskerne og den lokale tradition, de repræsenterer.represent.
Irish FLAGs have supported the development of six Regional Inshore Fisheries Forums (RIFFs) and a National Inshore Fisheries Forum (NIFF) to ensure representation of the small-scale segment of the fleet in regional and national decision making.