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Basic statistical data : 2022 - Translations are now available

CLLD or “community-led local development” is a bottom-up approach to socio-economic development that brings local people together to decide how they want to improve their area. Under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), 2021-2027, coastal areas once again have the opportunity to launch – or re-launch – CLLD.

The EU wants to take an even more active role in international ocean governance (IOG) by: strengthening the IOG framework at global, regional and bilateral levels; realising ocean sustainability by 2030; making the ocean a safe and secure space responding to growing challenges to the rules-based multilateral order; building up international ocean knowledge for evidence-based decision-making to protect and sustainably manage the ocean.

The ocean is at the foundation of life in the planet and plays a vital role in safeguarding that some of our most basic needs are met. The Blue Economy comprises all activities that are linked to the water, the sea and the oceans.

Regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) are international bodies..

Relevant fish stocks and other marine organisms, and associated fishing activities for data collection and scientific advice in support of fisheries management advice in each OR Small-scale fisheries constitute the main fisheries in the ORs.

Healthier, cleaner and safer oceans are at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to build a climate-neutral EU economy by 2050 and halting biodiversity loss.

Project final report : summary of project activities

The EU’s Maritime Spatial Planning Directive (2014/89/EU) calls on Member States to apply “an ecosystem-based approach” (EBA) in their planning. At international level, UNESCO has called for the use of EBA in maritime spatial plans.

<p>The latest implementation report of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is now available. It highlights the most important achievements supported by the EMFF across the EU.</p>

As part of the support provided by the EU-Mauritius sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, the EU granted financial assistance to purchase semi-industrial fishing vessels to two fishing cooperatives, Yéyé and Serenity. Investing in fishing gears needs to be managed well to ensure sustainable returns.