About the ETP
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) is a collaborative platform designed to accelerate the energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector. Launched by the European Commission in 2023, the ETP tackles technical, financial, and regulatory barriers by bringing together stakeholders to create practical, actionable solutions.
Through thematic dialogues and workshops, participants address critical areas such as innovation, technology, skills, and finance. These efforts contribute to the development of a voluntary roadmap, featuring measurable milestones and concrete actions, guiding the sector toward climate neutrality by 2050.
The ETP also serves as a hub for sharing knowledge, showcasing best practices, and highlighting innovative projects that support the energy transition. Stakeholders can collaborate to discuss challenges, explore strategic approaches, and contribute to shaping the sector's future.
ETP Support Group
The ETP invites stakeholders committed to accelerating the energy transition to collaborate voluntarily as part of the ETP Support Group, driving progress across key sectors. Through open communication and practical knowledge-sharing, the Support Group aims to develop an actionable plan by the end of 2025, including measurable milestones to support the transition to a sustainable future.
The Support Group comprises 10 working groups and their coordinators, each focusing on a key sector: Distant Water Fisheries, Large-Scale Fisheries, Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries, Inland Aquaculture, Offshore Aquaculture, Ports, Fishing Shipbuilding, Processing Industry, Research & Academia, and NGOs.
With the guidance of the coordinators, these groups bring together stakeholders to address specific challenges, share ideas, and develop tailored solutions for each sector’s unique needs.
Join the community
Who can participateAll concerned stakeholders who can contribute to the energy transition in the fisheries and aquaculture sector are welcome to join and to engage under the Energy Transition Partnership. This includes stakeholder from the fisheries and aquaculture sector; the ancillary activities sector; the processing sector; fishing port authorities; shipbuilders; gear manufacturers; NGOs; Advisory Councils; research organisations and academia; financial institutions; the energy sector; and national and regional public authorities.
Join the ETP Community and be part of the movement driving sustainable change in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Collaborate with experts, share knowledge, and shape the roadmap toward climate neutrality by 2050.
How to express your interestYou can express interest in joining the Energy Transition Partnership by filling in the REGISTRATION FORM.
The Energy Transition Partnership aims to set up an open, transparent, inclusive framework to enhance collaboration, align intents with other partners, mobilise resources and develop activities and solutions to deliver on the energy transition in the sector. This expression of interest is non-binding and open to any public or private interested party in the EU with an interest to contribute to bringing further the energy transition in the sector.
News
The 2024 Innovation Fund launched a €4.6 billion call for proposals to advance net-zero technologies and renewable hydrogen.
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) is reopening its call for expressions of interest for Support Group Coordinators, specifically for Inland Aquaculture and the Distant Water Fleet (DWF) sectors.
Funding Opportunities
An overview of initiatives for the energy transition of fishing and aquaculture vessels including wider developments in the maritime sector to decarbonise through alternative fuels and power sources.
