Vision for sustainable aquaculture: island communities impact assessment

1. Step One - Develop a clear understanding of your objectives

1.1 What are the objectives of the policy, strategy or service?

The objective of the Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture is to provide clarity on Scottish Government’s long term ambitions for the sustainable development of the finfish, shellfish and seaweed farming sectors, with an enhanced emphasis on environmental protection and community benefits.

1.2 What are the intended impacts/ outcomes and how do these potentially differ across the islands?

It is intended that the Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture will influence how all stakeholders (industry, policy makers, regulators, NGOs, communities) work towards developing a sustainable aquaculture sector.