In 1976, FAO held the first ever global conference on aquaculture, the Kyoto Conference, which triggered the recognition of aquaculture as a significant food production sector and explored opportunities for aquaculture development. With aquaculture now providing nearly 50% of global food fish supplies, FAO in partnership with NACA and the Thai Department of Fisheries, are organising the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010, to evaluate where the sector stands today and prepare for the challenges ahead. The objectives of the conference are to:
The conference will provide a global forum to build consensus to advance sustainable aquaculture development and contribute to the Millennium Development Goals.
Plenary lectures together with six regional reviews and one global synthesis will set the scene for six thematic sessions and associated expert panel discussions on key aspects of aquaculture development in the coming decades. Please see the programme pages for full details of technical sessions:
We regret that we have reached capacity and registration has now closed.
The new conference venue is the Movenpick Resort and Spa, Karon Beach, Phuket, a truly beautiful location. Unfortunately the hotel is fully booked, so we have made a list of nearby alternatives available for download.
The venue is approximately 40 minutes away from Phuket airport. An optional airport-hotel transfer service is available for a flat fee. Bookings are essential, please download the form and return it directly to the service provider.
Got a question? Please visit the conference website for more information, or feel free to contact the conference secretariat:
Conference Secretariat
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
PO Box 1040, Kasetsart University Post Office
Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok 10903
Thailand
Phone: +66 2 561 1728
Fax: +66 2 561 1727
Email: aqua-conference2010@enaca.org
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