Debriefing EMFF STAKEHOLDER CONFERENCE "BEYOND 2020: SUPPORTING EUROPE'S COASTAL COMMUNITIES" (Tallinn, 12-13 OCT 2017)
AGENDA (1) Introduction : W1: Fisheries W9: SSCF, Outermost regions W8: When are subsidies harmful? W2: Aquaculture W11: Marketing & processing W5: Local perspectives (CLLD) (Farnet) W6: DCF and control 2
AGENDA (2) W12: Results-orientation W3: Marine innovation and skills W7: Sea Basin Strategies W10: Financial instruments W4: To focus or not to focus? Plenaries: EMFF support to CFP & MP now and beyond 2020 Conclusions Questions 3
EFF 2007-2014 : POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS fleet adjustment to resources healthier fish stocks improved network of ports, landing sites and shelters higher value added of catches better working conditions more jobs (aquaculture, processing, diversification) higher competitiveness (fleet, processing) more viable coastal communities.but 4
EMFF 2014-2020: New features for better policy achievements A single fund for CFP and MP for shared and direct management Stronger result orientation Stronger conditionalities for MS (DCF, Control, Fleet report, Aquaculture planning) "Cross-compliance" Alignment of measures to CFP and MP objectives Stronger focus on SSCF More (and multi-funds) coastal development (CLLD) 5
EMFF post 2020? Anticipate challenges and needs post 2020 for CFP and MP Maximise synergies with other financial instruments and funds Simplify and focus more on results Stakeholders' ideas and thoughts for post 2020 support to CFP & EU MP 6
Workshop 1 Sustainable, resource efficient and competitive fisheries EFF and EMFF contexts radically different (CFP alignment, economic position of the sector) Positions still very much polarized between friends of fish and friends of fishermen regarding type of support Economic position of sector and improved stock status present opportunities to reflect on type of subsidies/tools (landing tax, GRT indicator, ) Some SSCF segment still struggling economically but should be able to benefit on environmental or social sustainability grounds Tools for improved sustainability and competitiveness exist, implementation mechanisms are the issue (admin burden, audit uncertainty, gold plating, ) 7
Workshop 9 SSCF and fisheries in outermost regions One size does not fit all in SSCF: a tailor made approach is essential. Flexibility is needed to reflect local specificities. Innovation, local resources and investment to be interwoven if we want a vibrant small scale sector. 8
Workshop 8 When are subsidies harmful? Subsidies not harmful if used to preserve existing resources - be realistic as to what can be financed. Can be positive when targeted, with effective MCS, not only in sustainable fisheries, but in social and environmental sustainability. Need to ensure against increases in fleet capacity and competitiveness that lead to over-fishing. 9
Workshop 2 - Sustainable & competitive aquaculture Administrative burdens remain the main barrier The situation is improving, but more work needs to be done Roles of different levels of government (local/regional, national, EU) Involve all actors to create the right conditions for investment. Image, public acceptance and "social licence" Better inform citizens and consumers about sustainable aquaculture Innovative solutions (e.g. aquaponics in urban buildings) can help showcase good practices. Public funding schemes: more certainty and simplification Limited uptake of EMFF due to implementation delays, complex procedures and different interpretations of rules Public support still needed; partial transition to FIs as an option, but grants should remain the main instrument. 10
Workshop 11 "The EMFF in support of seafood marketing and processing" Producer Organisations = key actors of the CFP: Most effective form of collective organisation of the production Support structuring of the sector for CFP and coastal communities. Specific attention to young or small POs is needed to help them kick-off their activities and meet their obligations (PMPs). Cease market opportunities through: Better understanding of consumers' needs Promotion of local, transformed and prepared products More transnational / regional cooperation Priority areas for the future: Collaboration and synergies between POs and processing industry Central role of the EUMOFA Innovation through R&D to increase added-value & competitiveness Increase attractiveness of the sector through education and "blue literacy" 11
Workshop 5 The EMFF and local perspectives A powerful tool to improve competitiveness of the fisheries/aquaculture sectors by creating linkages with other actors of the territory A need for a revolution in delivery mechanisms to unleash the full potential of FLAGs to foster innovations in European fisheries and aquaculture areas The need to ensure continuity between programming periods Find an attractive name for the approach, evoking a Europe which is close to fishermen and its citizens (CLLD does not appeal at all!) FARNET? 12
Workshop 6: data collection and fisheries control Changeover from direct to shared management: Administrative burden and delays in financing first years but reform is positive: stability + speeded-up reimbursements. Financial resources substantial and sufficient Key elements to promote further: Continuous improvement of IT and information systems Transregional cooperation, trust-building with end-users & industry Main weaknesses to tackle: Absence of controls on SSCF and recreational fisheries induces gaps in the concerned areas. Lack of political will to implement innovative ways to integrate these fisheries in the control plans. 13
Workshop 12 Result-orientation Result orientation serves numerous purposes: management and control, reporting, transparency, policy formulation; CMES (Common Monitoring & Evaluation System) is a key element which should serve COM, MAs, MCs and the general public; In 2014-2020 many CMES elements were defined too late. CMES post 2020 need a simpler structure and be supported by earlier training; Include assessing impact of financial support and M&E for CLLD; Use experience of other ESIFs for the EMFF (REGIO harmonisation effort); EMFF deals with the sustainability of a sector, not infrastructure. This has to be considered when co-developing the new regulation. SSCF is pivotal with many aspects (gender, sustainability, safety, cohesion) meeting at local level; they have to be monitored properly to become visible 14
Workshop 3 - Marine innovation and skills Creating an ecosystem for innovation in BE and take a longterm approach to address digital revolution, blue growth, circular economy, smart specialisation, climate change, marine pollution, fish overexploitation Engaging citizens, producers and users to ensure relevance and uptake Combination of funds and more funding (R&I&Skills) Visibility and political priority of BG across funds and instruments; by establishing an Ocean mission in FP9 15
Workshop 7 Sea Basin Strategies The BE is developed in a very complex environment (complementarity and rationalization vs. duplication and fragmentation). SBS is the way forward Sea basin scale to be reinforced at operational level beyond 2020 through stronger mainstreaming (MAs, geo scope, thematic concentration), monitoring & reporting European BE investment fund/mechanism: at EU level for structural and high-risk projects, and sea basin/ regional investment platforms. Visibility and political priority of BG across the EU, instruments and funds: MARE Committee at the EP 16
Workshop 10 "Financial instruments" Financial instruments (FIs): Useful tools to support and invest in Blue Growth Positive experience accumulated in some MS with implementing EMFF funded FIs in fisheries Serve as a mechanism to: 17
Workshop 4 To focus or not to focus? Evolution not revolution. IMP to stay in the fund. Less legal complexity a must. No measures but targets & result indicators maybe a way forward. Landlocked MS should be free to opt-out of a coastal fund and shift their allocations to another fund. Regional solutions for regional challenges 18
Plenary session : EMFF support of the objectives of the CFP and EU Maritime Policy Slow take-up due to Late adoption of the EMFF and of national OPs Rigidity in interpretation and too much focus on eligibility But promising achievements The EMFF is the adequate tool to support the CFP Small scale fisheries, producer organisations and local development are key actors, and achievements are already substantial Bottlenecks are well identified Key message: speed-up implementation! 19
Plenary session: Supporting the objectives of the CFP and EU Maritime Policy Beyond 2020 Simplification and stability Financial Instruments together with grants should be the main types of support Social dimension and innovation: promote support to generational renewal, "blue literacy" and science Pursue efforts to cope with the landing obligation Holistic approach: from conservation to processing, and blue growth No request to shift back to direct management 20
EU orientations post 2020 EU to continue its support (policy, financial) to safeguard healthy seas and oceans and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. promote the Blue Economy and foster sustainable and prosperous coastal communities strengthen international ocean governance and the safety and security of the maritime space 21
Thank you for your attention! Questions?