EUROPEAN CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE AGENCY - Possibilities and examples for energy transition of fishing and aquaculture sectors

The necessity for fishing and aquaculture in the EU to shift away from fossil fuels as quickly as feasible is becoming more and more pressing. This is for the sector’s profitability, sustainability and resilience, in addition to helping to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal, which include lowering GHG emissions.

date: 08/05/2024

A live document titled ‘Possibilities and examples for energy transition of fishing and aquaculture sectors’ was released by the European Commission. It outlines the obstacles that the fishing and aquaculture sectors must overcome to implement an energy transition, ranging from technological to regulatory.

This article provides an overview of current advances and practical examples in the shipping industry, with a focus on Spain and France.

It also discusses the possibility of technology transfer specific to fishing and aquaculture. For more information on the publication, visit the AAM website.