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A Pan-European Platform for low impact small-scale fishers

Introduction text about LIFE

Members

LIFE represents those fishers who have a low environmental impact and a high social and economic value within the communities they support and who support them. Their activity sustains fish stocks, protects the marine environment, and contributes to prosperous coastal communities.

LIFE provides a clear and coherent voice for small-scale fishers who have historically lacked dedicated and effective representation at European level.

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Srodkowopomorska

Fischereischutzverband

Plateforme de la Petite Pêche Artisanale Française

Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation

Association des ligneurs pointe de Bretagne

Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Association

Fisherei Freest

Associazione Pescatori di Pantelleria

MedArtNet Spain

Yrkesfiskares Ekonomiska förening

Kesalathi Fish Base Cooperative and Snowchange Cooperative

Zygi Fishermen Association

UCPPM

Cofradía Nuestra Señora de los Reyes

Arts Menors Costa Brava

Confradia de pescadores de Sitges

Darlowska Group of Fish Producers and Boat Shipowners

Plasepes Por Gran Canaria

Federatia Organizatiilor Producatorilor de Peste din Delta Dunarii

Latvian Fishermen Federation

Ribara malim alatima of HOK

Partners & Donors

LIFE’s mission of connecting and empowering fishing communities across Europe involves working closely with a wide range of partners and donors.

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European Commission

European Commission

Marilles Foundation

Marilles Foundation

Adessium Foundation

Adessium Foundation

MAVA

MAVA

Slow Food

Slow Food

GFCM

GFCM

WWF

WWF

AKTEA

AKTEA

Greenpeace

Greenpeace

Coalition Clean Baltic

Coalition Clean Baltic

Board of Directors

The strategic direction of LIFE is developed and overseen by an elected board of directors.

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Executive Secretary, Brian O'Riordan

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Executive Secretary, Brian O'Riordan

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Executive Secretary, Brian O'Riordan

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Executive Secretary, Brian O'Riordan

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Staff

The work is delivered by a staff team with members based in several European countries.

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

Executive Secretary, Brian O'Riordan

Based in Brussels and with hands-on knowledge in the advocacy of small-scale fishers worldwide, he represents the interests of LIFE’s members at the European Institutions level.

A long time commercial fisherman with significant experience of representing fishermen at every level. Based in the UK and responsible for advising on the overall management of the organisation.

Senior Advisor, Jeremy Percy

A long time commercial fisherman with significant experience of representing fishermen at every level. Based in the UK and responsible for advising on the overall management of the organisation.

Multi lingual communications specialist based in the Brussels office and the first port of call for all media, website and other enquiries.

Communications Officer, Claudia Orlandini

Multi lingual communications specialist based in the Brussels office and the first port of call for all media, website and other enquiries.

Based in Barcelona, with a background in marine biology and practical experience in coordinating small-scale fishers organisations, Marta is in charge of all matters relating to the Med.

Mediterranean Coordinator, Marta Cavallé

Based in Barcelona, with a background in marine biology and practical experience in coordinating small-scale fishers organisations, Marta is in charge of all matters relating to the Med.

A biologist with experience aboard of small-scale fishing vessels, Macarena is based in Southern Spain and in charge of working with communities on the ground.

Project Manager for the Alboran Sea, Macarena Molina

A biologist with experience aboard of small-scale fishing vessels, Macarena is based in Southern Spain and in charge of working with communities on the ground.

With many years of experience in fisheries economics and project development, Iuri is based in Sicily and provides support to small-scale fishers in Italy.

Project Manager for Italy, Iuri Peri

With many years of experience in fisheries economics and project development, Iuri is based in Sicily and provides support to small-scale fishers in Italy.

With a background in biodiversity management and human ecology, Alicia works to reinforce small-scale fishers networks and improve governance in Malta.

Expert for Malta, Alicia Said

With a background in biodiversity management and human ecology, Alicia works to reinforce small-scale fishers networks and improve governance in Malta.

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