MEDBBHub

Connecting Innovation: the Mediterranean network of Blue Biotechnology Hubs

Allocated Zones for circular Aquaculture to trigger the transition to an Inclusive and Circular Economy in aquaculture sector fostering new business opportunities and eco-consciousness society

, ,

Name:
Allocated Zones for circular Aquaculture to trigger the transition to an Inclusive and Circular Economy in aquaculture sector fostering new business opportunities and eco-consciousness society

Developed by:
REGION OF IONIAN ISLANDS (EL); IMC Foundation – International Marine Centre (IT); Andalusian Research & Training Institute of Agriculture, Fisheries, Agrifood & ecological production (ES), Business and Innovation Maritime Cluster – Toulon Var Technology (FR), Public Institution Development Agency of Sibenik-Knin County (HR), Adria Innovation Harbour (HR), Dynamic Vision (EL), Institute of Fish Resources (BG), Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (ME).

Countrie(s) involved:
Croatia

Funding sources:
Regional – Interreg (Med, Euro-MED, bilateral, trilateral, Adrion)

Specific organism(s) focused:
In Euro-MED, fisheries & aquaculture have been key socioeconomic drivers for millennia, providing livelihoods & MED diet’s basis. Aquaculture is still key economic sector for the area, but faces many challenges: lack of strategies for sustainable development & public sector’s relevant low capacity; linear economy practices/business models traditionally used; complicated legal/licensing framework; lack of dialogue between stakeholders; limited access to space. The overarching challenge of sustainable aquaculture is jointly tackled in AZA4ICE, specifically in close-to-coast & inland waters, where it has great potential for local economies & consumption system. AZA4ICE amplifies the transition to Inclusive & Circular Economy in the sector, implementing innovative ecosystem spatial planning approach embedded with circular practices-production systems in close-to-coast & inland waters. It brings together stakeholders of 5-helix to increase their knowledge/skills, exchange experience & collaborate in drafting their vision & Action Plan for sector’s transition; thus filling the lack of dialogue & blunting conflicts of different uses, leading to new business opportunities & eco-consciousness society. AZA4ICE aquaculture spatial planning approach, stakeholder engagement methodology & Action Plans are the main outputs to be used by public authorities, private sector & academia to benefit the whole society. AZA4ICE approach builds on partners’ existing knowledge & engages 5- helix actors increasing their capacity by exchanging cross boarder experiences; thus it critically depends on transnational cooperation. AZA4ICE is pioneer to suggest circular aquaculture spatial planning & test it in close-to-coast & inland waters going beyond existing practice of aquaculture planning in coastal sea areas.

Specific organism(s) focused:
No

Serctor(s) involved:
Yes

Serctor(s) involved:
Aquaculture and fisheries technologies; Circular economy

TRL:
TRL 1-3

Helix sector/involvement:
Research performing organizations and academia; NGOs and civil organizationsYes

Link to the good practice:
The project started in January 2024, the website is not yet available.
In the link below are some informations:
https://www.rra-sibenik.hr/2024/02/26/aza4ice-allocated-zones-for-circular-aquaculture-to-trigger-the-transition-to-an-inclusive-and-circular-economy-in-aquaculture-sector-fostering-new-business-opportunities-and-eco-consciousness-societ/

Comments:
The project just stareted in January 2024.

Skills

Posted on

20 January 2025