Conference on Organic Aquaculture, 18-20 June 2008, Cattolica, Italy
The conference is organized by Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification. The themes of the conference are Fish welfare, Organic fish feeds and Environmental sustainability.
5th World Fisheries Congress, 20-24 October 2008, Yokohama, Japan
The congress 5th World Fisheries Congress in Yokohama, Japan, in 2008, will be a five-day conference focused on current global aquatic issues and sustainable fisheries, including among other topics, fish habitats and ecosystems (marine and freshwater), and the effective utilization of fish, shellfish and algae resources.
2008 Forum on Fisheries Science and Technology, 25-27 September 2008, Shanghai, China
The Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences will convene the Forum on Fishery Science and Technology in Shanghai, China in September. The purpose of the forum is to provide a high-level platform for scientists in China as well as around the world to exchange their newest research fruits, to share their experiences and achievements in the development of fisheries and aquaculture with other countries. The forum has been supported by many fisheries and aquaculture scientists all over the world disnce 2003 and played an important role in promoting the development of fishery science and technology.
The theme of the 2008 forum is Sustainable Development and Ecological Safety of Fisheries, and will focus on the following areas:
- Aquaculture carrying capacity and ecological balance
- Ecological environment adjustment and restoration
- Eco-friendly fishing gear
- Rational exploitation and management for fisheries resources
- Seed source and germplasm improvement for aquaculture
- Food safety and fishery ecology
For more information about the forum, including registration details, download the First announcement and call for papers brochure.
The Washington D.C. workshop will gather the perspectives, views, and experiences of the North American aquaculture stakeholders interested and/or involved in aquaculture certification as part of the ongoing process by FAO to draft international guidelines for certification of aquaculture products. Download the workshop programme.
The Beijing workshop will be hosted by the Government of China, and will have a strong emphasis on aquaculture products from China. The workshop will also look at opportunities and challenges for implementing the certification guidelines in China towards improving aquatic production and trade of aquaculture products nationally, regionally, and globally.
WWF Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue, 1-2 April 2008, Belize
The meeting is to begin developing standards for certifying responsible shrimp farming in Central America and Mexico. The standards aim to reduce or eliminate the key environmental and social impacts related to shrimp aquaculture ? one of the fastest growing types of aquaculture in the world.
OIE/NACA Regional Workshop on Aquatic Animal Health 25-28 March, Bangkok
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and organised a Regional Workshop on Aquatic Animal Health at the Maruay Garden Hotel and Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 to 28 March 2008. The objectives of the Workshop were:
- To recognise the importance of negative impacts of aquatic animal diseases, the need for their control and prevention, and the responsibilities of government authorities in this context;
- To provide updated information on emerging aquatic animal diseases in the region;
- To train National Focal points on the OIE aquatic animal health standards (Aquatic Animal Health Code and Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals) and on the OIE World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) (using computers) for the purpose of (a) above; and
- To strengthen regional collaboration on aquatic animal disease control and prevention.
The invited participants were national focal points for aquatic animal health in the countries which have participated in the Quarterly Aquatic Animal Disease (QAAD) reporting in the Asia-Pacific region, which has been implemented as a joint activity between NACA, FAO and OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific since 1998. For more information see the workshop news story or:
Expert Workshop on Guidelines for Aquaculture Certification, 28-29 February, London
An expert workshop on the development of aquaculture certification guidelines was held in London, convened in collaboration with the Seafood Choices Alliance and NACA with the support of the Department for International Development, UK.
This workshop, the fourth in a series of regional consultations, was an opportunity for dialogue between the guidelines developers, producing country representatives and stakeholders in Europe, predominantly the major retail buyers and processors. The workshop partners sought views, input and discussion on the current draft of the guidelines from the major buyer/retailer perspective and, through the inclusion of representatives of the major producing countries, to explore opportunities for cooperation across supply chains. For more information:
The meeting reviewed the current status of reservoir fisheries in China, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The needs to improve reservoir fishery yields and the livelihoods of fisher communities in each country were discussed along with opportunities for regional collaboration, leading to development of a number of concept proposals for implementation of the project both within and between participating countries. The review papers, slides and selected audio recordings of the meeting presentations will be published in due course. This three-year project is funded by the Icelandic Development Agency (ICEIDA).
For more information see the project page on Strategies for development of Asian Lake and Reservoir Fisheries.
Meetings held in conjunction with the 8th Asian Fisheries Society, 20-23 November 2007
NACA co-organised two sessions at the 8th Asian Aquaculture Society meeting, held 20-23 November 2007:
- The Aquaculture Certification Dialogue; and
- The Symposium on Shrimp Aquaculture in Asia: Current Status and Future Prospects.
The presenatations made in both meetings are available for download. For more information:
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