Interest in the value of the oceans as assets has increased in recent years, in parallel with global discussions on investments in the blue economy. Farmed aquatic foods are central to this subject. Improved governance in aquaculture can help unlock the socio-economic potential of the sector, increasing both its social acceptability and stakeholder confidence, thereby opening up a range of new opportunities. To this end, the GFCM is working closely with CPCs to build an administrative structure that promotes the sustainable development of the sector based on responsible production and in line with blue economy finance principles.

The GFCM is also working to create a framework to drive responsible investment in aquaculture, support the regional blue economy and ultimately deliver multiple development benefits to the people of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.