Commissioner Kadis hosts implementation dialogue on EU aquaculture policy

Today, Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is hosting an implementation dialogue on EU aquaculture policy. The event brings together stakeholders from across the sector - including aquaculture industry and associations, retailers, non-governmental organisations, civil society and Member States to discuss how the European Union can unlock the full potential of sustainable aquaculture.

With global demand for seafood continuing to grow, aquaculture offers a major opportunity to strengthen the EU's food security, create jobs, and support coastal and inland communities. Yet EU aquaculture currently accounts for only 0.72% of global production by volume, equivalent to 1 million tonnes and 1.29% by value (€4.66 billion).

The dialogue will assess progress in implementing EU aquaculture policy and legislation. Participants will also share views to support the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation and the development of the Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Discussions will also address the aquaculture sector's challenges and opportunities, as well as bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and examples of best practice.

Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, said: "I believe the expertise of our sector representatives is crucial in helping us understand both the progress made and the challenges ahead for EU aquaculture. I am convinced this dialogue is essential for shaping our future EU aquaculture that is ambitious, sustainable, and fit to unlock the sector's full potential."

Implementation dialogues are an opportunity to align implementation with realities on the ground. President von der Leyen tasked all Commissioners with organising two Implementation Dialogues per year.

The conclusions of the dialogue will be available online.