Slovakia has been given more than €20 million in EU funding to help promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and stimulate innovation and growth.
The European Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for the countries and will implement the EU common fisheries policy and priorities outlined in the European Green Deal.
The total financial allocation for the Slovakian programme 2021-2027 is €20.4 million over the next six years, of which the EU contribution accounts for €15.2 million.
“The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund supports innovative projects that contribute to the sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources, also in landlocked countries,” said Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius.
“The new Slovak Programme will give the opportunity to the aquaculture and processing to invest in building a resilient, sustainable and low-carbon sector, in line with the EU Strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030,” he added.
Aims and allocations
Ten per cent of the programme’s allocation will be dedicated to sustainable fisheries, 83% invested in sustainable aquaculture and in processing and marketing and 6% in technical assistance. The programme sets 52% of the allocation to supporting activities contributing to the EU’s climate objectives.
