Over 130 persons gathered in Athens, Greece, and online for the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP)-General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture Practices, highlighting the importance of structured producer engagement in regional aquaculture governance.

The two-day event, jointly organized by the FEAP and the GFCM, with financial support from the European Union, brought together producers, national authorities, experts from the GFCM Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) and Aquaculture Demonstration Centres, researchers and sector associations from across the Mediterranean and Black Sea region. The active participation of national authorities and the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization further strengthened the practical focus of the discussions.

TAGs play a key role in shaping science-based aquaculture policies and supporting their implementation across the region. By providing technical expertise on issues such as spatial planning, environmental sustainability, social acceptability, innovation and investment, they inform and guide national actions. Their continued work is essential to address emerging challenges and contribute to the GFCM 2030 Strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

The GFCM aquaculture advisory process

Cover image: ©FEAP