The Commission has launched a call for expression of interest to establish a support group to the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for EU fisheries and aquaculture.
This group is envisaged as a bottom-up advisory and consultative entity:
- contributing actively to the energy transition of the sector
- advising the work of the Energy Transition Partnership
- providing input for the development of the energy transition roadmap in EU fisheries and aquaculture
Looking for 10 coordinators
The ETP Support Group will consist of 10 coordinators, each representing a specific stakeholder category, as follow:
- Fisheries Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries (SSCF)
- Large-Scale Fisheries (LSF)
- Distant Water Fisheries (DWF)
- Inland Aquaculture
- Offshore Aquaculture
- Ports
- Processing Industry
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Fishing Shipbuilding Industry
- Research Organisations and Academia
Each coordinator will be responsible for fostering engagement, gathering input, coordinating discussions, and disseminating information within their respective sectors.
Candidates must express their interest by 23 September 2024
Candidates must meet specific requirements, including:
- active involvement in one of the stakeholder categories
- representativeness at the national or EU level
- availability for ETP activities
- commitment to the representation of stakeholder interests
- strong communication skills
To participate in the call for interest, you need to register as a member of the ETP, if you are not yet a member.
What’s in it for you?
By joining the ETP Support Group, members will have the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture, promoting best practices and contributing to the development of the Energy Transition roadmap.
The selection procedure for the ETP Support Group will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner by the contractor of the Energy Transition Partnership Assistance Mechanism, which will be operational as from September 2024. We aim to ensure that the Support Group is as inclusive as possible, accurately representing the main categories of stakeholders and ensuring a balanced representation of sectors and Sea Basins.
Role of the ETP Support Group
The ETP Support Group is tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Engagement and input collection: Encouraging engagement from all relevant stakeholders from the segment it represents and gathering inputs at a granular level to inform the ETP's activities, through meetings and working groups.
- Advisory function: Advising on the development of the Energy Transition roadmap for EU fisheries and aquaculture, by providing guidance and recommendation documents.
- Communication and best practices: Fostering collaborative communication and promoting the sharing of reliable information and best practices among stakeholders.
- Support and coordination: Assisting the European Commission in coordination with the ETP and contributing to the future Energy Transition roadmap.
The group's work will focus on thematic areas such as:
- Skills development
- Research and innovation
- Financing
- Regulatory framework
- Foresight and ambitious goals for the energy transition
Coordinators will produce concept papers on these themes to guide discussions in workshops and working groups.
More information
Call for expression of interest
Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for EU fisheries and aquaculture
Details
- Publication date
- 19 August 2024