Our investment into European fish farming future
In 2024, FEAP initiated preliminary actions, meetings, exchanges and brainstorms with its members and rising stars of European aquaculture: the Young Aquaculture Professionals Networks. FEAP believes that young professionals working in different sectors of the industry, from production to sales, veterinary, innovation and management, must be connected, heard and, whenever needed, supported and mentored by FEAP members and their experts.
Grouped under the “FEAP NextGen” operation name, these actions intend to build bridges and exchange opportunities between young professionals across countries and maritime basins, connecting young inland farmers with their coastal counterparts to create a community of knowledge and practice.
Kickstarted in Lisbon during FEAP’s General Assembly in the presence of NOWA (Network of Women in Aquaculture) YAS (Young Aquaculture Society) WiSA (Women in Scottish Aquaculture) and Young Fish Norway, the FEAP NextGen actions will develop in 2025 with a first capacity building dedicated to Young professionals of different horizons, communication actions such as the FEAP video series “Fantastic Fish Farmers” and more cooperation initiatives between FEAP and Young Aquaculture Professionals Networks.
FEAP NEXTGEN academy: Training #1
European policy making – an introduction and immersive experience into the Brussels bubble.
FEAP will be organising a two-day training in Brussels in Spring 2025 for young fish farming professionals across Europe to join.
Through this training the participants will:
- gain insights into the role of the EU institutions and the decision-making process;
- understand the dynamics of lobbying , networking and advocacy;
- learn how to create a tangible impact, from farm-level to associations and policies.
This unique opportunity offers access to a community of knowledge where participants can , connect like-minded professionals across Europe, to help them in their career and open opportunities for their professional development.
