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鈥撎�听having regard to the Commission communications on the 鈥楨uropean Green Deal鈥� (), the 鈥楩arm to Fork strategy鈥� () and the 鈥楽ustainable blue economy鈥� (),

鈥撎�听having regard to its resolutions on the three aforementioned Commission communications(1)(2)(3),

鈥撎�听having regard to the Commission communication on the 鈥楽trategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030鈥� (),

鈥撎�听having regard to its resolution of 4 October 2022 on striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward(4),

鈥撎�听having regard to the question to the Commission on 鈥楾owards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector鈥� (O-000015/2023 鈥� B9鈥�0018/2023),

鈥撎�听having regard to Rules 136(5) and 132(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

鈥撎�听having regard to the motion for a resolution of the Committee on Fisheries,

1.听听Welcomes the Commission communication entitled 鈥楾owards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector鈥� () and agrees that there is untapped potential in this sector; points out that, while the overall demand for algae is expected to increase in the coming years, an additional 85听000 jobs could be created in the EU if the projected increase in algae production is achieved;

2.听听Welcomes the objective of developing markets for food and non-food algae applications and making them accessible to the general public; highlights that algae could also be used for animal and fish feed, pharmaceuticals, packaging, cosmetics and biofuels, among other purposes;

3.听听Points out that the sector needs to develop in a way that does not affect the equilibrium of marine ecosystems and should avoid repeating the same environmental mistakes that have previously been made on land;

4.听听Underlines that a growing EU algae sector could contribute to the achievement of the EU鈥檚 objectives in terms of developing a blue economy, which would not only provide us with new low-carbon food products and material, but also contribute to ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and nutrient absorption, as well as reducing pollution, thus contributing to the regeneration of our coastal ecosystems; believes, in this regard, that more EU funds need to be mobilised for research purposes;

5.听听Points out that algae and microalgae can represent an important complementary source of protein in sustainable food production and global food security, as highlighted in the Farm to Fork strategy, and calls on the Commission to consider this untapped potential in its review of the EU protein policy;

6.听听Notes that the communication identifies vast areas in Europe suitable for seaweed cultivation; recognises the need for Member States to integrate algae cultivation into their national or regional spatial plans under the Directive for maritime spatial planning(5);

7.听听Believes that more needs to be done to provide more information about algae production methods and market conditions, and a more cohesive policy framework is needed in order to reduce the obstacles hindering the algae sector鈥檚 growth; highlights the need for further research in order to maximise the sector鈥檚 potential to contribute positively to the environment, both in terms of climate mitigation and as blue carbon sinks;

8.听听Calls for a more coherent regulatory framework for the sector, encouraging Member States to set up 鈥榦ne-stop shops鈥� for actors interested in starting or expanding algae farming operations;

9.听听Welcomes the Commission鈥檚 envisaged actions to develop standards for different types of algae-based products and its commitment to developing a new toolkit for algae farmers; equally welcomes the intention to develop specific guidance to promote complementing fish-based feed with algae-based feed; welcomes the proposal to fund pilot projects for fishers seeking to develop seaweed farming;

10.听听Considers that income diversification and the creation of new opportunities for coastal communities when developing ocean farming should be seen as a positive complement to sustainable fishing practices;

11.听听Welcomes the intention to conduct awareness-raising activities in order to increase consumer knowledge of algae-based products; notes that the EU4Ocean platform could, jointly with the Member States, raise awareness in schools and universities about the potential of the blue economy;

12.听听Calls on the Commission to provide adequate funding for the EU algae sector, and on the Member States to continue encouraging the promotion of algae farming and to facilitate the use and development of algae as food and feed, notably by implementing speedier authorisation processes, without neglecting other aquaculture-farmed species;

13.听听Welcomes the Commission鈥檚 intention to present a specific initiative to support algae consumption in the EU;

14.听听Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission.

(1) European 合法博彩网站 resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (OJ C 270, 7.7.2021, p. 2). (2) European 合法博彩网站 resolution of 20 October 2021 on a farm to fork strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system (OJ C 184, 5.5.2022, p. 2). (3) European 合法博彩网站 resolution of 3 May 2022 toward a sustainable blue economy in the EU: the role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors (OJ C 465, 6.12.2022, p. 2). (4) OJ C 132, 14.4.2023, p. 2. (5) Directive 2014/89/EU of the European 合法博彩网站 and of the Council of 23听July听2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p.听135).