The European Commission has adopted a key investment package for the Italian and Romanian maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors, valued at €978m and €224m respectively.
The investment is available for the period 2014-2020.
The adopted operational programmes (OP) will promote environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, and competitive and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture. They will also support projects that promote blue growth and maritime skills and knowledge.
In particular, the funding will help limit the impact of fishing activities on the marine environment and enhance its biodiversity, and ensure the balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities. The programme also aims to promote economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture and processing sectors. Finally, funds will flow to projects that improve the livelihood of fishing communities by supporting Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) throughout Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs).
