84 The CulturEU funding guide
20. European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Total programme budget 2021-2027: EUR 6.1 billion Sector: All cultural sectors Type of organisation All Type of actions: Needs are identified locally through the Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAG). Check here the relevant FLAG in your territory: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fpfis/cms/ farnet2/on-the-ground/flag-factsheetslist_en
Mission The EMFAF supports the EU common fisheries policy (CFP), the EU maritime policy and the EU agenda for international ocean governance. It provides support for developing innovative projects ensuring that aquatic and maritime resources are used sustainably. It also helps achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 (‘conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources’), to which the EU is committed. Furthermore, the EMFAF helps fulfil the objectives of the European Green Deal.
Actions The EMFAF supports innovative projects that contribute to the sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic and maritime resources. The programme focuses on four priorities: •
Fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources
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Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets
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Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities
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Strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans
