European Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), together with their partners from the public sector, private sector, and civil society, have reaffirmed that community-led local development in the fisheries sector and in coastal areas is one of the most effective tools of the European Union to translate public policies into concrete results on the ground.<\/p>\n\n
Present in more than twenty Member States, FLAGs represent the organized voice of maritime communities. These structures bring together nearly 5,000 entities linked to the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as well as socio-economic actors and local authorities, including fisheries guilds, producer organizations, NGOs, municipalities, economic associations, and federations. Altogether, FLAGs represent around 50 million citizens directly connected to the sea. Behind each group lies an active network of participation, cooperation, and commitment to the future of coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n
At a time when the European Union is defining the financial framework for the 2028\u20132034 period and moving towards a more integrated budgetary architecture, FLAGs stress the need to preserve clear political, regulatory, and financial guarantees for community-led local development in fisheries and coastal areas (CLLD).<\/p>\n\n
The current EU regulatory framework already recognizes the importance of promoting a sustainable blue economy in coastal, island, and inland regions, as well as supporting the development of fisheries and aquaculture communities. At the same time, European legislation provides for specific measures and additional funding for outermost regions in order to compensate for their structural disadvantages. The European Commission has highlighted both the potential of these regions in the blue economy and their particular vulnerability to structural and climate-related challenges.<\/p>\n\n
Last week, from the city of P\u00e4rnu (Estonia), representatives of FLAGs from across Europe delivered a clear and strong joint message: the future of Europe\u2019s coastal communities needs FLAGs.<\/p>\n\n
Community-led local development has proven its value in fisheries areas throughout Europe, helping to boost local economies, promote sustainability, and strengthen social cohesion. In a context of ongoing discussions about the future of European funding and policies, representatives of these groups call for a firm commitment to maintain and reinforce this approach.<\/p>\n\n
In this regard, FLAGs insist that the future of coastal communities must continue to be built from the ground up, drawing on local knowledge and fostering direct action by local people. Only through active participation and a bottom-up approach will it be possible to ensure sustainable and resilient development in sea-related territories.<\/p>\n\n
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