Save the Date | Aquaculture Congress 2026

🎥 Save the Date | Aquaculture Congress 2026  

15-16 May 2026

Megaron Athens International Conference Centre

Aquaculture Congress Proceedings are Published

We are pleased to announce that the Congress Proceedings are now published and available on the official Congress website.

We thank you again for participating and contributing to making this Congress a success.

The Aquaculture Congress 2024 has been concluded

Exciting Highlights from the Aquaculture Congress 2024! Watch Now

We are thrilled to wrap up an incredibly successful AquacultureCongress2024 and extend our heartfelt thanks to all the attendees for their active participation and enthusiasm. A special thank you goes to our Sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible. Together, we have shared valuable insights, fostered meaningful connections, and paved the way for future collaborations. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event!

Save the Date! Aquaculture Congress 2024 “Defining a Resilient Future”

European Atlas of the Seas: Aquaculture

Explore the new interactive My Maps tool (pilot version) from the European Commission.

Aquaculture:

– Freshwater finfish farms

– Shellfish farms

– Seawater finfish farms

– Aquaculture production

Read more: My Maps Tool 

On July 19 2023, the European Commission presented its first-ever voluntary review on Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Read more: Review on Sustainable Development Goals

The Commission adopts European Sustainability Reporting Standards

The Commission adopted on 31/07/23 the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This marks another step forward in the transition to a sustainable EU economy.

Read more: The Commission adopts ESRS

Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish

On 27 June 2023, the Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies presented a new study entitled “Animal welfare of farmed fish”.

European Parliament: Nature Restoration Law

Following a debate on Tuesday 11/07/2023, Parliament adopted its position on the EU Nature Restoration Law.

MEPs underline that restoring the ecosystem is key to combating climate change and biodiversity loss, and reduces risks to food security. They stress that the draft law does not impose the creation of new protected areas in the EU nor block new renewable energy infrastructure as they added a new article underlining that such installations are overwhelmingly in the public interest.

The new law would bring significant economic and social benefits including:

• Sustainable and resilient food systems contributing to the “From Farm to Fork” Strategy
• Nature-based tourism that contributes to the conservation and sustainable management of coastal areas, attracting tourists and maintaining jobs for people in the local community who depend on coastal and marine resources, such as aquaculture.
• New business opportunities by helping to attract new investments and economic ventures to a region, creating incentives for biodiversity-friendly business models.
• Preservation of cultural heritage and traditional practices tied to natural landscapes.
• Education and awareness programmes that promote environmental stewardship and conservation ethics, cultivating a sense of responsibility towards the natural world.
• Increased social cohesion and community bonding through participation in nature restoration projects and strengthening social ties.

Read more: Parliament adopts Nature Restoration Law

State aid: Commission adopts revised rules for fishery and aquaculture sector

The revised Fisheries Guidelines introduce the following main changes:

• Broader scope of measures targeting animal diseases in aquaculture, allowing for aid to be granted for emerging animal diseases and certain invasive alien species.
• Introduction of new categories of aid, such as aid for fleet and cessation measures (in line with the EMFAF) and aid for investments in equipment that contributes to safety of fishing vessels in the Union’s outermost regions. At the same time, it should be noted that capacity enhancement measures are unlikely to be approved.

Read more: State aid: Commission adopts revised rules for fishery and aquaculture sector (europa.eu)