Taking stock of the Energy Transition Partnership towards the roadmap

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The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector, with the European Commission (DG MARE), would like to invite you to the workshop, “Taking stock of the Energy Transition Partnership towards the roadmap.” This workshop is organised under the European Maritime Day in Cork, Ireland. The discussion will be informed by the findings and recommendations of the 10 Working Groups operating under the ETP’s Support Group. 

ETP Workshop details: 

• 21 May 2025 
• 14:30 – 18:00 (UTC+1)
• Clayton Hotel Meeting Centre, Cork 
• Registration link 

The workshop is open to all stakeholders interested in advancing the energy transition for fisheries and aquaculture. We wish to have participants who can represent diverse sectors and perspectives that contribute to overcoming challenges, identifying solutions, and driving innovation in decarbonization and energy transition.   

Workshop focus 

This workshop aims to: 

• Review progress: By presenting the current state of the Working Group's (WG) efforts on the energy transition roadmap. 
• Analyze initial findings: By discussing preliminary results and identifying synergies to refine recommendations and develop practical solutions for the fisheries and aquaculture sector. 

The deliverables will include a comprehensive summary report detailing the outcomes of the session, which will be used as input for the design of the roadmap for the energy transition for EU fisheries and aquaculture, planned for early 2026. 

Find the draft agenda here

Workshop Format  

📌 This event is in-person only to maximize networking and discussion opportunities. It will be conducted in English, since we are not able to provide interpretation. 

Opportunities during the workshop include: 

• Plenary presentations: Presentations and updates in relation to the progress made by the Working Groups and the Support Group set under the ETP. 
• Interactive discussion: Participants will be given the opportunity to provide feedback in relation to challenges, solutions and innovative practices. 
• Stakeholders networking: Opportunities to engage directly with experts to discuss specific needs or projects. 

Spaces are limited for in-person participation, so early registration is encouraged.  

The workshop will be conducted in English, with no interpretation provided. 

About the ETP 

The ETP fosters sustainable development through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and dialogue, with the objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The ETP brings together experts from fisheries, aquaculture, ports, the fishing shipbuilding industry, processing sectors, NGOs, research institutions, and others to share sustainable energy solutions and best practices. 

With the support of the recently launched ETP assistance mechanism, the partnership coordinates discussions across 5 thematic areas, led by the newly appointed Support Group Coordinators—key stakeholders and ETP community members. Working groups focusing on each of the thematic areas will be formed within this community to provide recommendation to the future Energy Transition roadmap to be published by the end of 2025. 

For more information on the ETP and its activities, please visit  our page. 

European Maritime Day is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. European Maritime Day 2025 will take place in Cork, Ireland, on the 21-23 May 2025. More information regarding EMD you can find on this website.