The Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for the Czech Republic.
The programme implements the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies and is the first programme the Commission has adopted for the period 2021-2027.
“With the adoption of the Czech programme, the EU kicks off the implementation of the new programming period for fisheries and aquaculture,” said Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.
”The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund supports innovative projects contributing to the sustainable management of aquatic resources. Through this programme, Czechia can build a resilient, and sustainable aquaculture and processing sector, that can help us decarbonise our economy.”
Funding support
The EU contribution for the Czech Programme for Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 accounts for €30 million, and with national funding its total financial allocation reaches €42.8 million for the new programming period.
In particular, the fund will support the country in the conservation of aquatic resources and food security through the supply of fish products.
Around 21 innovation projects are to be realised in the period, with the aim of transferring knowledge, innovation and technology to the aquaculture and processing sectors.
In all, 45% of the EMFAF allocation will be dedicated to promote innovative investments and reduce the impacts of climate change while fostering environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
In the field of data collection, the main objective of the programme is to ensure regular collection of aquaculture data, the introduction of a single electronic data collection tool and the development of a web portal. The traceability of aquaculture products will be also ensured.
