technologies, e.g. algae water purification technologies). As algae and shellfish farming contribute to CO reduction, the EMFAF will encourage investments in these sectors as well (low-trophic-level 2 aquatic organisms). We will address the transition to a low-carbon circular economy by supporting horizontal measures and measures to create and strengthen an appropriate supportive and innovative environment and to develop appropriate instruments to support the transformation of the economic sector (SMEs, start-ups, value chains) towards climate neutrality and resource efficiency. The creative and cultural sector will recognises.93 also play an important role in this, as the European Commission also In accordance with the revised Slovenian Waste Management and Prevention Programme (2022), we will support measures to promote investments to regulate sewage sludge treatment at municipal and joint treatment plants; this will have a positive impact on the transition to a circular economy. We will also ensure that measures are interlinked within the context of the implementation of Slovenia’s Comprehensive Strategic Decarbonisation Project through the transition to a circular economy. In line with the policies set out in the NECP and S5, we will ensure integration with PO1 actions when carrying out research and development measures. Using ERDF resources, we will also support the capacity-building of stakeholders in the economy and support environment, and deploy ESF+ resources for labour market, education and training measures. In relation to the circular economy, EMFAF resources will be used to help commercial marine fisheries companies to purchase fishing gear that can be recycled after its use comes to an end (Polyamide 6). EMFAF resources will also go towards innovations in the aquaculture and processing sectors, the building of closed RASs, the use of alternative energy sources and secondary raw materials, and increases in resource efficiency in SMEs. We will complement the investments with the actions set out in PO5. By investing in the preservation and development of small aquaculture-breeding establishments, we will help to strengthen local supply chains and improve the tradition.94 supply of high-quality food, as well preserve biodiversity and the country’s aquaculture We will support measures to raise consumer awareness of the benefits that the consumption of local products brings to the environment and to human health. The sustainable blue economy sectors will play a fundamental role within the context of the EMFAF for the transition to a circular economy as well, in line with the EU Guidelines for a Sustainable Blue Economy. In the area of climate change adaptation, and with the help of CF and ERDF resources, a substantial portion of investments will be aimed at flood-safety measures, the upgrading of the system for warning and providing information in relation to weather-related emergencies and adaptation to them in a changing climate, improvements to preparedness and response to floods, large-scale wildfires, ice storms and extreme weather generally. Flood-related measures will be implemented in areas identified as being at serious risk of flooding in order to plan and implement a combination of construction and non-construction flood protection measures that will take into account ecosystem-based flood safety approaches at the planning stage itself. We will support measures that increase the capacity level of protection, rescue and relief forces (infrastructure, programming and implementation), preparedness, response and equipment (purchase of specialised equipment). EMFAF resources will be directed towards improving the efficiency of the use of natural resources in fisheries, aquaculture and processing. By investing in improvements to the energy efficiency of vessels, emission reduction, more selective fishing and gear with Polyamide 6, the EMFAF will contribute to