About the process
Aquatic foods tend to be left out of food policy in the UK. In Scotland, the Good Food Nation Act, which seeks to build better food systems for people and planet, offers us an opportunity to ensure Fish+ is part of policy development and implementation.
Questions the panel will be exploring
Reconnecting
people
How can we reconnect people in Scotland with fish+, making it a valued, proud and vibrant part of our lives?
Wellbeing
economy
In a Wellbeing Economy that respects people and the environment, what would fish+ look, feel and taste like?
Long term
transformation
What policies, practices and systemic changes are needed to enable long-term transformation in the fish+ sector?
Overview
We are working towards a roadmap for Fish+ in a Good Food Nation by bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders across Scotland’s Fish+ sector.
The panel will be supported to engage in sustained, inclusive, and well-facilitated dialogue.
People
Through monthly meetings, expert inputs, site visits, and consensus-building tools, we will build trust, deepen mutual understanding, and foster shared ownership of the Fish+ system.
Monthly meetings will take place over a twelve-month period, through a mix of online meetings and site visits.
Outputs
We will be engaging with policymakers throughout the process, and we plan to launch the final report at the Scottish Parliament.
Outcomes
We will hold five in-person dissemination events across Scotland. These events will share the panel’s findings and create space for public reflection, with feedback from attendees captured in the final report.
Timeline
2025
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Phase 1Setting up the panelJan – Jul 2025
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2026
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Phase 2Consensus buildingAug 2025 – Jul 2026
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Phase 3DisseminationAug – Dec 2026
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