Conference "European Aquaculture: the path for growth"
date: 23/11/2012
venue: Coruña, Spain
The aim of this high level conference was to have an exchange of views on a first set of ideas for topics to include in the future draft Strategic Guidelines for the promotion of European aquaculture. The Guidelines are announced in the CFP reform package and have the objective to support the Member States in developing multiannual plans for aquaculture with the aim of contributing to boost EU aquaculture.
About 170 participants attended the event, including representatives of national and regional authorities, professionals from different sectors, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.
- Discussion paper
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- Minutes of the conference
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- List of participants
Agenda and presentations
08.30-09.00 | Registration and welcome | |
09.00-09.20 |
Opening speeches: Carlos Negreira Souto, Mayor of A Coruña
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09.20-10.00 |
Presentation of the current state of play of the aquaculture sector in the EU Member States European Aquaculture Performance Indicators Strategic guidelines for sustainable development of EU Aquaculture |
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10.00-11.00 |
Structured debate on the proposed Strategic Guidelines for the promotion of Aquaculture: Views from national and local authorities, the industry, stakeholders and NGOs |
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11.00-11.20 | Coffee break | |
11.20-12.45 |
Structured debate on the proposed Strategic Guidelines for the promotion of Aquaculture: Views from national and local authorities, the industry, stakeholders and NGOs |
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12.45-14.45 |
Lunch |
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14.45-15.30 |
National strategic plans for aquaculture – a practical tool to support sustainable aquaculture development: lessons from existing practices Presentation of Galician Aquaculture strategy Presentation of the Irish planning framework for aquaculture development Q&A |
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15.30-16.00 |
Closing speeches: Maria Damanaki – Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission |