FARNET
Fisheries Areas Network

Good Practice

EU FLAG projects as of February 2020With 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.

Good practice examples from 2010-2016

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  • Telecapeche

    14/02/2016
    France
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    Adding value to fisheries, Aquaculture, New technology, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
    TELECAPECHE ist eine mit Förderung aus Achse 4 entwickelte Software für die Direktübermittlung von Daten an Fischfang- und Fischzuchtbehörden zur Überwachung der Fischbestände und zur Ergreifung geeigneter Bewirtschaftungsmaßnahmen. Das System soll jetzt für die CLLD im Rahmen des EMFF weiterentwickelt werden.
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  • MediterRadio

    14/02/2016
    Italy
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    Promotion, Tourism, Society and culture, Cultural heritage, Youth
    As part of a broader cooperation project to promote the image of fishing and the coastal culture of the Mediterranean, a new online radio station gives a voice to ideas, news, culture and activities related to fisheries and the sea.
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  • Vega fishing port: The auction is open!

    14/01/2016
    Spain
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    Tourism, Society and culture, Cultural heritage, Education and training
    In Asturias, Spain, the Nuestra Señora de la Atalaya cofradía (fishermen’s organisation) has increased the tourism and cultural value of the local fisheries sector by equipping the local auction house for guided tours and educational activities.
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  • FiskOnline - The pathway to eco-certification

    14/01/2016
    Sweden
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    Adding value to fisheries, Business support, Labelling, Promotion, Short circuits, Traceability, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
    FiskOnline has established a pathway for local fishermen to gain certification for the sustainability for their fishing activities.
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  • Blue crab supports blue growth in northern Greece

    30/11/2015
    Greece
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    Business support, Processing, Diversification, Fisheries by-products, Environment, Fisheries resources, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
    In Chalastra, Greece, the local Thessaloniki FLAG helped two budding entrepreneurs establish a successful seafood conditioning and processing business, specialising in live blue crab.
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  • Simplifying preparatory support in Poland

    30/11/2015
    Poland
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    Governance
    Polish FLAGs can choose from two flexible support options to prepare their local development strategies. Both options have benefited from a simplification and streamlining of the process of activating preparatory support.
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  • Legends of Kitka: videogamers, get ready to fish!

    17/11/2015
    Finland
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    Promotion, Integrated coastal management, Society and culture, Cultural heritage
    In 2013, to limit the proliferation of “fake” products using the name of the local fish, “Kitkan Viisas” vendace, fishermen from Kuusamo, Northern Finland, teamed up to secure its listing in the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme. To further promote this unique product, a web and mobile video game, called the Legends of Kitka, was also developed.
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  • National networks – connecting FLAGs and building local capacity in CLLD

    11/11/2015
    Estonia
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    Governance
    National networks (NNs) play an important role in developing the capacity of FLAGs and managing authorities (MAs), and in stimulating and supporting transnational cooperation. In Estonia, the NN 2007-2013 worked in close collaboration with the MA to facilitate dialogue and ensure good cooperation between all actors involved in fisheries CLLD. It also developed information tools, and provided guidance and capacity building for the FLAGs
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  • Communicating effectively with the local community

    11/11/2015
    Italy
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    Promotion, Governance, Education and training
    FLAG communication activities can be an important catalyst for innovation and change, and are a transversal element in the local development strategy. Through effective communication, the Adriatico Salentino FLAG in Puglia, Italy, has helped to empower local fishermen to become drivers of change in their communities.
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  • FEMER marine skin

    14/09/2015
    France
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    Processing, Diversification, Fisheries by-products, Circular economy, Small-scale and coastal fisheries, Women
    Through cooperation with local fishermen and designers, and inspired by traditional techniques from other fishing communities in Europe, a young French entrepreneur has developed an innovative fish skin tanning process and now sells her “marine leather” to fashion designers all around the country.
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