1. Introduction and Aims of the Workshop
Neil Auchterlonie
Programme Director Food Security and Aquaculture

2. Welcome, Thanks & Introductions

3. Background Information for Sustainable Aquaculture addressing in particular Environmental Protection
Commissioned by DG ENV and DG MARE;
9 month project;
Cefas contractor;
Objective: Guidance document for environmental legislation in relation to sustainable aquaculture development;
Context: Drivers for sustainable aquaculture development (EU, MSs).

4. Guidance Document Shall:
Outline how best to manage environmental impact of aquaculture activities;
Support potential realisation of mutual benefits between aquaculture development and environmental protection;
Complement Natura 2000 guidance.

5. Process
Review available information (e.g. Env legislation & impacts, activities, industry needs, MSs regulations, RBMPs, science project reports, etc.);
Consult (workshops, survey, draft guidance document);
Produce Literature review;
Draft guidance document;
Present results to stakeholders
Comments, etc., Final Guidance.

6. Aims of the Workshop
Share information relating to good practice (3 sessions):
Examples of improving environmental performance in practice;
Examples of sustainable aquaculture development;
Examples of effective transposition & implementation of WFD/MSFD by MSs;
We need your contributions!