In response to the Coronavirus crisis FARNET sent a communication to FLAGs, encouraging them to collaborate and implement initiatives and proposals in to support of fishing and aquaculture, two sectors strongly affected by the ongoing emergency.
In such a difficult moment, in fact, the value and solidarity of the network are fundamental in responding to local difficulties and provide valuable support to all workers in the fishing industry.
Among the ideas that have already emerged from the territories: a “buy fresh local fish” communication campaign and the organization of a “takeaway day”, both aimed at promoting the sale of fresh fish and seafood, two basic foods for a healthy diet.
The full message is available on the European Commission’s official webisite – https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fpfis/cms/farnet2/news-events/news/how-can-flags-help-fishing-and-aquaculture-communities-coronavirus-crisis_en – or in the attached pdf.