Context
The common territorial challenge addressed by FISHINN is the recovery of the local fisheries ecosystems and value chains in the Atlantic Area.
As indicated in the “EU Blue economy report 2021” fisheries’ ecosystems are progressively losing competitiveness due to the COVID crisis, impact of Brexit, lack of qualified workforce and generational replacement, fuel price, global supply chain disruptions, quota regulatory uncertainty, climate change, marine pollution among others.
On the other hand, demand on food fish in the world is projected to increase by 14.8% (OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030). In the Atlantic Area, fisheries play a crucial role in the socio-economic advancement of coastal communities.
our Objectives
The project aims to increase competitiveness and resilience of local fisheries ecosystems and value chains in the Atlantic Area by reinforcing local actors’ collaboration and innovation capacities.
Knowledge exchange among stakeholders in different territories supported by technological centers and clusters will stimulate the creation of new economic activities and transitioning towards smart, circular and more efficient business models and innovative solutions in the local fisheries ecosystems.
FISHINN intends to tackle some of the key challenges that local fisheries ecosystem are facing to increase their resilience and competitiveness :
- Cooperation and innovation
- Digitalisation
- Transition towards a circular economy
- Co-existence with other blue economy sectors
Calendar and Budget
Programme
The Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 supports transnational European cooperation in the Atlantic area.
This program provides funding for projects that propose solutions to identified territorial challenges and promote the development of a smarter, greener cooperation area with reinforced governance.
Its aim is to strengthen the economic, social, and territorial cohesion of the cooperation area :
- France: Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Brittany, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Ireland: Dingle, Portmagee & Fenit Ports in Co. Kerry
- Portugal (entire territory)
- Spain: Basque Country, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria, Principality of Asturias, Galicia, Andalusia, Canary Islands.
Programme Priority: Blue innovation and competitiveness