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Sicily Launches Three Tenders for Sustainable Fishing
The Sicilian region has announced the launch of three new tenders, with a total budget of 7.8 million euros, aimed at promoting sustainable fishing practices and enhancing the competitiveness of local fishing companies. These tenders are part of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the period 2021-2027.
The objectives of these tenders include enhancing sustainable fishing activities in Sicily, promoting and marketing sustainable fishing and aquaculture products, and supporting the overall sustainability and economic viability of the local fishing sector. The tenders are specifically for fishing companies within the Mediterranean Fisheries department.
The first tender, with a budget of 3 million euros, aims to strengthen sustainable fishing activities. Eligible actions for public funding include the modernization of equipment, adaptation of processing spaces, and waste management from fishing activities. The maximum contribution per beneficiary is 200,000 euros.
The second tender, also with a budget of 3 million euros, is dedicated to small-scale coastal fishing companies. The maximum eligible expenditure per beneficiary is 150,000 euros.
The third tender, with a budget of 1.83 million euros, promotes energy efficiency in the sector by replacing or modernizing the engines of fishing boats up to 24 meters in length. The aid intensity per beneficiary is 100,000 euros.
These tenders are part of sustainable development strategies provided by the programming of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027. The Sicilian region's cabinet aims to achieve sustainable fishing, competitiveness, and ecological transition through these initiatives.
For more precise details on each individual tender, such as specific eligibility criteria or project duration, these would typically be found on official regional government or European Union portals related to fisheries funding.
- Recognizing the connection between environmental science and sustainable fishing, the Sicilian region is encouraging the modernization of fishing companies' equipment with a focus on waste management and energy efficiency, contributing to health-and-wellness by promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact.
- By promoting fitness-and-exercise among fishing communities, the Sicilian region's third tender aims to replace or modernize the engines of fishing boats, enhancing their competitiveness while adhering to health-and-wellness standards through the implementation of energy-efficient technologies.
