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Natura 2000 Funding Opportunities under EMFF Regulation for 2014-2020
Damien ClarkeManaging Authority – EFF / [email protected]
Who am I?
Responsible within DAFM for –Grant aid to Seafood sectorInshore Fisheries Management (including Natura 2000)
Topics
1.Investment EFF 2007 – 20132.EMFF programme development3.Funding opportunities for Natura 2000
Role of DAFMPolicy responsibility for development of the seafood
sector – fisheries, aquaculture, processing, FLAGs etc
Managing Authority for –EFF - Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013EMFF – development of new investment
programme for 2014-2020
Context - EFF investment
EFF – Seafood Development Programme 2007-2013Runs until 2015Total EFF funds €42 million, together with
Exchequer and private funds.Covers investment in Fishing fleet,
Aquaculture, Processing, Marketing and Promotion, FLAGs, etc.
EMFF RegulationNew EU Regulation covering investment in
seafood sector Not yet adoptedCouncil and Parliament positionsTrilogue process ongoing - Adoption Q2
2014?Covers fisheries, aquaculture, processing &
marketing, FLAGs, Data Collection, Control, IMP.
EMFF OP DevelopmentDevelopment of EMFF OP commencedTarget for completion June 2014SWOT analysis completeInitial Needs Assessment completeSee
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/fisheries/marineagenciesprogrammesdivision/futureseafooddevelopmentinireland2014-2020/
Our EMFF OP Partners
RSM Clure Watters and Poseidon
Their role –Ex-ante evaluationStrategic Environmental Assessment
Stakeholder involvement
SWOT / Needs Assessment consultation Aug/Sept 2013
Stakeholder workshop 27 Nov 2013Consultation Feb 2014 Draft Op and SEAStakeholder workshop date April 2014Approval of Monitoring Committee July
2014
EMFF SWOT and Natura 2000
Fisheries
Restrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2000 (threat)
Loss of biodiversity (threat)
EMFF SWOT and Natura 2000Aquaculture
Delays in licensing process (weakness)Off-shore aquaculture sites less
environmentally sensitive (opportunity)Restrictions on development arising from
Natura 2000 (threat)Climate change (threat)Stakeholder opposition to industry (threat)
EMFF OP - Natura 2000 Funding opportunities
Articles 35 to 38 of EMFF Regulation most relevant to Natura 2000
Also article 54
EMFF Article 36Relates to scientific or technical studies /
trials to –Improve technical knowledgeImprove fishing techniquesEnhance Gear selectivity Reduce impacts of fishing on environment
Must be carried out by in in collaboration with scientific or technical body recognised by MS
Study must be published
EMFF Article 37Funds fishermen onlyMay fund gear replacement that –
Improves size or species selectivityReduces by-catchLimits impacts of fishing on ecosystem or
seabedProtects gear and catch from species
protected by Habitats and Birds Directives, without damaging species
Covers the following-Collection of marine litter by fishermenConstruction of facilities to protect marine
fauna and floraBetter management or conservation of
marine biological resourcesManagement plans for fishing in Natura
2000, including related studies and monitoring
EMFF Article 38 cont.
Cont.
Management, restoration and monitoring of Natura 2000 sites and MPAs
Other activities to maintain and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services
Environmental awareness involving fishermen on protection and restoration of marine biodiversity
EMFF Article 38 cont.
EMFF Article 38 contPossible uses of funding under art 38
Fisheries Natura Plans (preparation / implementation)
Fishing activity reporting systems within Natura sites
Monitoring of biodiversity changes associated with any planned change in fishing pattern
Monitoring closed areas within Natura sites
Education and outreach
EMFF Article 54Funds Aquaculture operators onlyFunding by way of annual compensationFunding may be used for –
Implementing aquaculture methods required because of Natura 2000 designation
Costs associated with conservation and biodiversity restoration programmes
Implementing extensive aquaculture (biodiversity, management of landscape, conservation)
EMFF PrioritisationEMFF is a menu!
A la carte – not all you can eat buffet!
Ireland must prioritise and make choices!
EMFF Prioritisation cont.
Finite funds for EMFF OPOnly measures included in EMFF OP will
attract EU co-fundingNational budgets will be prioritised for OP
implementation
Competition for fundingFishing Fleet – Safety, capacity balance
Aquaculture – jobs / growing production
Processing & Marketing – jobs / growing exports
FLAGs – jobs, economic development
Control – regulatory requirement
Data Collection – regulatory requirement