Lithuanian Fisheries Sector Program 2021-2027.

The document details Lithuania's fisheries sector programming under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF) for 2021-2027, emphasizing objectives aligned with EU policy priorities such as sustainable fishing, marine biodiversity conservation, and the development of a sustainable blue economy.
It operates within the broader legal framework of EU regulations, and aims to support the national fisheries sector through a comprehensive set of measures, including data collection, control and enforcement, aquaculture development, and maritime safety, with specific attention to legal principles of environmental protection, non-discrimination, and stakeholder participation.
Key measures outlined include support for sustainable fishing activities, energy efficiency improvements, capacity alignment, and control mechanisms against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, alongside measures for biodiversity conservation and water resource management.
The document specifies the implementation of strategic action plans, including the development of local development strategies, maritime spatial planning, and cooperation between coastal protection services, with detailed timelines and institutional responsibilities assigned to entities such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the Lithuanian Monitoring Committee.
It also emphasizes procedural compliance, transparency, stakeholder involvement, and enforcement mechanisms, including reporting, monitoring, and complaint procedures, to ensure adherence to EU regulations and principles of good governance. Overall, the document provides a detailed framework for the operationalization of EU policy objectives in Lithuania's fisheries sector, emphasizing legal compliance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and procedural mechanisms to facilitate sustainable development and environmental protection within the sector.