Provision of services to update the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development, and to conduct stakeholder consultation to inform plan development

Tender description

The purpose of the project is to complete the update of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development (NSPA) in line with the Strategic Guidelines for Sustainable EU Aquaculture which are currently being drafted by the EU Commission (DG MARE). These guidelines will be an update of the previous EU guidelines adopted in 2013, which are being reviewed to support Member States and the sector in further developing aquaculture production in the EU and ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of this economic activity. Member States are obliged to update their National Strategic Plans for Sustainable Aquaculture Development, on foot of the guidance provided from these EU guidelines.