The EMFF is the fund for the EU's maritime and fisheries policies for 2014-2020, which aims at:
The EMFF is structured around 4 pillars:
In addition to the four pillars, the EMFF will include accompanying measures: data collection and scientific advice, control, governance, fisheries markets (including outermost regions), voluntary payments to RFMOs and technical assistance.
One of the aims of EMFF is supporting the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy focusing on funding projects which promote a sustainable future for the fishing industry and coastal communities. In particular, focus will be on the rebuilding of fish stocks, reducing the impact of fisheries on the marine environment, and the progressive elimination of wasteful discarding practices. It will increase investment into small scale fisheries and aquaculture as sources for future growth and will support the improvement of fisheries data collection to allow decisions to be based on robust evidence. The fund will also increase EU support to fisheries control programmes to ensure that the rules on responsible and sustainable fishing are respected and complied with.
The general objective of the EMFF is to support the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy, and to further develop the EU Integrated Maritime Policy.
2014-2020
How the EMFF works
The new Fund will be used to co-finance projects, along with national funding.
I. Under shared management
Sustainable development of fisheries
Sustainable development of aquaculture
Sustainable development of fisheries areas
Compensation for additional costs in outermost regions for fishery and aquaculture products
Accompanying measures
II. Under direct management
Intergated maritime policy
Accompanying measures
Implementation
Most of the budget is allocated under shared management. Each Member State draws up a single operational programme to implement the Union priorities to be co-financed by the EMFF that the Commission approves. Annual work programmes will set the specific objectives, results to be achieved and the method of implementation.
Contribution to Europe 2020
EMFF will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy under three flagship initiatives: i) a resource efficient Europe, ii) an innovation union and iii) the agenda for new skills and jobs
Reinforced social dimension
EMFF will promote social cohesion and job creation in fisheries dependent communities through adding more value to fisheries and through diversification into other maritime sectors.
Environmental sustainability
Focus on innovative, viable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture
New impetus to the development of Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP)
Simplification and reduction of the administrative burden
Strategic approach: CSF andPartnership Contracts will replace the strategic approach (National Strategic Plans) introduced in the current EFF, which has serious limitationsand required a disproportionate effort for Member States receiving limited EFF funding
Strategic programming
EMFF focuses on CFP and IMP long-term strategic objectives including sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture, consistent policy framework for the further development of IMP and balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries areas/
The existing measures have been streamlined and reviewed in order to establish a strong link to environmental sustainability EMFF will support the transition to Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and facilitate the gradual introduction of a discard ban through the integral approach
Legal basis: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund [repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Council Regulation(EC) No 861/2006 and Council Regulation No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy
Link: Proposals, Common Fisheries Policy, Website
Budget is divided by years and member states.
€7.404 billion in current prices
€ 7.404 billion
Entities based in Member States can apply for funding from the European Fisheries Fund.
Entities based in Member States can apply for funding from the European Fisheries Fund.