The FAO Aquaculture Service calls for contributions to the development of a worldwide overview and databank of Codes of Practice, Codes of Conduct, Best (Better) Management Practices, Technical Guidelines, etc. in aquaculture.

We would like to invite all those interested in the promotion of sustainable aquaculture development to advise FAO of the existence of COP/BMP documents in their countries or regions. In particular, all aquaculture producer associations and farmer organizations are encouraged to send to FAO their Codes of Practice, Codes of Conduct, Best (Better) Management Practices, Technical Guidelines, etc. COPs/BMPs in aquaculture, as available with national and international organisations, would also be important and should also be contributed. These documents could be sent to FAO in hard copy format or electronic format, or, if available online, by informing FAO of the relevant website, internet link or URL. For further information on the scope of this initiative, please download the accompanying document which includes details on the background and scope of the initiative.

Your collaboration and contributions to this initiative will be most appreciated, and your participation will be duly recognized and acknowledged. For all correspondence & information on this activity, please communicate with Mr Uwe Barg, Fishery Resources Officer (Aquaculture) via email: uwe.barg 'at' fao.org, or directly by phone: +39-06-57053454.

Jiansan Jia
Chief, Aquaculture Service
Fisheries and Aquaculture Department
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)