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General : Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010, Phuket, Thailand, 22-25 September
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| Posted on 30/4/2010 (2679 reads) |
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:
- Review the present status and trends in aquaculture development
- Evaluate the progress made in the implementation of the 2000 Bangkok Declaration and Strategy
- Address emerging issues in aquaculture development
- Assess opportunities and challenges for future aquaculture development
- Build consensus on advancing aquaculture as a global, sustainable and competitive food production sector
The conference will provide a global forum to build consensus to advance sustainable aquaculture development and contribute to the Millennium Development Goals.
Programme
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:
Venue
The conference will be held from 22-25 September 2010 in Phuket, Thailand, at the Mövenpick Resort and Spa, Karon Beach, a truly lovely location. Phuket has an international airport that is well serviced with connecting flights both internationally and from Bangkok. The organisers have negotiated discounted rates at the Mövenpick Resort and Spa and other nearby hotels.
Conference links
Join us in Phuket and have your say on the future of aquaculture development. We hope to see you there!
The Secretariat
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