The Danish Government has announced funding of up to €15m/£13m for the sustainable development of the country’s fishing and aquaculture
Five grant schemes announced to contribute to sustainable development of Danish fisheries and aquaculture
Five support funds totalling DKK 112.8 million (€15m/£13m) have now opened, aiming to make Denmark one of the leading nations in the green transition of the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
The reopening of the funds is aimed at promoting climate and environmentally friendly solutions and strengthen the development of coastal and sustainable fishing. It is also possible to apply for subsidies for initiatives that can remove ghost nets, which pollute the marine environment and kill marine animals.
The Danish Government believes these green solutions should both help Denmark achieve a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and ensure that Denmark becomes one of the leading nations in the green transition of fisheries and aquaculture.
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Jacob Jensen (V) says:
“Danish fisheries are facing a time of upheaval with a number of challenges ahead. The marine environment is challenged, creating difficult conditions for several fish stocks – especially in our inland waters. We live in a time where it is both expected and necessary to develop new green solutions that can reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact in all industries. We must support this so that we can develop fisheries in a more sustainable direction. Fisheries are an important part of our food supply, and at the same time, they contribute to local jobs in coastal Denmark. Therefore, I am pleased that we are now reopening the support funds totaling DKK 112.8 million, so that we can accelerate sustainable solutions for both the fisheries and aquaculture industry.”
Facts:
The support funds are part of the Danish Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Program for 2021-2027, co-financed by EU funds from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.
The green support funds should contribute to the development of solutions with potential for commercial dissemination in the Danish fisheries and aquaculture industry and to increase the incentive to make new green investments. In addition, there is a focus on exploring new untested fisheries and new methods to optimize catches, so that fishing remains profitable.
The support funds opened for applications on 01 May 2024. They can be applied for by fishermen, aquaculture companies, research institutions, industry and producer organisations, etc.
About the grant schemes:
- DKK 39.3 million (€5.26m/£4.5m) for investments in coastal fishing.
- DKK 50.3 million (€6.7m/£5.8m) for the green transition of fisheries.
- DKK 10.9 million (€1.5m/£1.25m) for the development of green transition in aquaculture.
- DKK 7 million (€938,450/£802,650) for investment in green transition in aquaculture.
- DKK 5.3 million (€710,530/£607,750) for efforts against marine waste.
Source: Press Release