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FishNoWaste

Waste reduction and management in fishing ports of the Adriatic Sea to promote sustainable fisheries

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Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
31/07/2026
Total budget
2.407.914,74
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 4
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • identify the state of the art, issues and definition of effective models of waste management in fishing ports
  • desing, test and develop shared waste management models and pilot implementation
  • education and awareness raising on waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling
  • develop a joint strategy by involving local and national authorities to co-desing synergistic,  circular-economy-based waste management policy and management recommendations to limit plastic use and reduce waste production in fishing ports and related activities, and promote fishing for litter 

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Project main outputs

  • defining an effective and sustainable operational waste management model for fishing ports

  • pilot activities designed and implemented in four target ports

  • solutions up-taken in target ports

  • joint training scheme

  • public events

  • development of a joint strategy to limit litter production and plastic use in fishing activities and promote fishing for litter activities

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About

The FishNoWaste project aims to address the issue of marine litter in the Northern-Central Adriatic Sea by enhancing waste reduction, collection, and management practices in fishing ports. Recognizing fishing activities as a significant source of marine litter, the project seeks to involve key stakeholders in developing and implementing innovative techniques and materials to reduce plastic waste. Through collaboration with research institutions, fisher associations, port authorities, and municipalities in Italy and Croatia, the project will monitor debris caught during fishing activities, replace plastics with eco-friendly materials, and promote circular waste management models.

Additionally, a communication campaign will raise awareness about the importance of proper waste management, while strategic management and policy advice will guide future initiatives. By establishing a network of partners and stakeholders, FishNoWaste aims to develop an effective basin-wide strategy to mitigate marine litter in the Adriatic Sea. 

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

University of Padua
Department of Biology

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News & Events

  • NEWS
    27/02/2026

    Workshop for the fisheries sector at the Zadar Fishing Cooperative

    A workshop for the fisheries sector at the Zadar Fishing Cooperative, focusing on waste reduction practices and sustainable waste management in Adriatic fishing ports

  • EVENT
    18/02/2026
    Date:
    27 Feb 2026

    Workshop for the fisheries sector at the Zadar Fishing Cooperative

  • NEWS
    17/02/2026

    Radio Clodia - interview

    The interview provided an opportunity to share the latest developments of the project and the results achieved so far

  • NEWS
    10/02/2026

    Conclusion of Training Activities and Award of Certificates

    The training cycle concluded last week with the official award of certificates of participation

  • NEWS
    03/02/2026

    Fishers and Fishing for Litter: Protecting the Sea Together

    The campaign raises awareness of the urgent need to reduce, reuse, recycle, and ensure proper waste management, both on land and at sea