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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  • Recykling polistyrenowych skrzynek na ryby

    26/06/2018
    Denmark
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    Business support, Circular economy, Marine litter
    Dzięki odrobinie twórczego myślenia w połączeniu ze wsparciem inwestycyjnym powstał pierwszy w Danii zakład recyklingu przetwarzający styropian na plastikowe granulki, które mogą być sprzedawane producentom na potrzeby produkcji rozmaitych wyrobów. Takie rozwiązanie jest dużym krokiem naprzód w dziedzinie utylizacji zużytych skrzynek na ryby.
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    6. pl

  • Vakava, a network for underused fish species

    25/06/2018
    Finland
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    Adding value to fisheries, New technology, Diversification, Fisheries by-products, Circular economy, Water quality, Fisheries resources
    By finding commercial outlets for certain fish species, especially those that tend to overpopulate, this project aims to ensure better local resource management, improving the image of undervalued species and reducing eutrophication in Finnish lakes.
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  • Orchestrating a new Marine Protected Area

    25/06/2018
    Spain
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    Environment, Marine litter, Water quality, Governance, Complementary funding, Fisheries resources, Integrated coastal management, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
    In collaboration with WWF Spain, and levering in funding from UP 1 of the EMFF, the Cádiz Estrecho FLAG is setting up an MPA to ensure the sustainable future of its natural environment and fisheries. While the fisheries of Cádiz have always been proactive in the protection of natural resources, further measures were deemed necessary to sufficiently protect the area’s marine environment.
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  • Creating the label “Concha de la Costa”

    22/06/2018
    Spain
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    Business support, Labelling, Promotion, Gastronomy, Small-scale and coastal fisheries, Cultural heritage
    The Málaga FLAG has promoted an initiative to brand a specific local clam (‘Callista chione’ or ‘concha fina’), adding value to this local species and guaranteeing a high-quality standard.
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    4. hr
    5. lt
    6. ro

  • Managing discards: lessons from an artisanal fishing fleet

    22/06/2018
    Spain
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    Processing, Traceability, Marine activities, Environment, Fisheries resources, Integrated coastal management, Small-scale and coastal fisheries
    This FLAG project assesses the challenges of managing the discards produced by the artisanal fishing fleet in the Pontevedra Estuary, Spain. The project clarifies the impact new EU landing obligations will have on the fleet and outlines the future implications and consequences of the measures when they come into force.
    1. en

  • Aquaponics to produce fish and tomatoes

    18/06/2018
    Sweden
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    Aquaculture, Business support, New technology, Short circuits, Traceability, Gastronomy, Environment, Circular economy, Water quality, Infrastructure
    To reduce the impact of fish farming on the environment, a group of local actors, with initial LEADER LAG support, has developed the symbiotic production of fish and tomatoes into a highly successful business.
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    3. fr
    4. ro
    5. sl
    6. sv

  • Cultivating microalgae for omega-3

    18/06/2018
    Spain
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    Adding value to fisheries, Aquaculture, Business support, New technology
    Thanks to FLAG support, a new start-up company has been launched to cultivate microalgae on land for oil extraction, to be used as a pharmaceutical-grade nutrient for human consumption.
    1. en
    2. es
    3. et
    4. fi
    5. lv
    6. pt

  • Seaweed assessment and management plan along Latvia’s coast

    11/04/2018
    Latvia
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    Aquaculture, Business support, New technology, Marine activities, Environment, Water quality, Integrated coastal management, Education and training
    Latvian FLAGs teamed up in a cooperation project to finance a study aimed at assessing the seaweed production potential from Latvian waters along with options for a management plan that would ensure a sustainable exploitation of this resource.
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  • Współpraca i wymiana na rzecz wspierania zrównoważonych lokalnych przedsiębiorstw

    11/04/2018
    Estonia
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    Business support, Diversification, Arts and crafts, Tourism, Education and training, Youth
    Wymiana pomiędzy firmami z trzech państw pomaga rozwijać umiejętności lokalnych przedsiębiorców, opracowywać nowe produkty i zachęcać młodych ludzi do angażowania się w działalność gospodarczą.
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    3. fi
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  • Keeping FLAGs in action between programming periods

    11/04/2018
    Spain
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    Governance, Fisheries resources
    The Regional Government of Galicia offers an inspirational example of how to plan CLLD implementation in advance to ensure FLAGs remain operational from one programming period to another. This has helped to safeguard the local dynamic and credibility built up by the FLAGs and ensure funds are quickly available for new projects in the new period.
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