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New publication-Integrated agri-aquaculture in desert and arid lands-Learning from case studies from Algeria, Egypt and Oman

Integrated agri-aquaculture in desert and arid lands-Learning from case studies from Algeria, Egypt and Oman

This publication reflects the outcomes of a study conducted by the FAO Regional Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa with the aim of building broad partnerships to support greater understanding in implementation and use of non-conventional water resource in integrated agriculture-aquaculture (IAA) systems.

PDF: http://www.fao.org/3/ca9279en/ca9279en.pdf

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NOW ONLINE - The impact of COVID-19 on fisheries and aquaculture

The impact of COVID-19 on fisheries and aquaculture – A global assessment from the perspective of regional fishery bodies: Initial assessment, May 2020

This assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the work of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) and regional fisheries advisory bodies (RFABs) was prepared following an initiative by the FAO Fishing Operations and Technology Branch (FIAO) in collaboration with the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats’ Network (RSN). The objective is to provide a timely global overview and scale of the impacts from the perspective of the secretariats of RFMOs and RFABs, as well as collate suggestions for interventions that may inform and guide the development of mitigation measures. While this paper provides an initial assessment of the current situation, the situation is constantly evolving and therefore follow-up assessments both at regional and country level will be required to fully understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on global fisheries and aquaculture. This assessment would not have been possible without the cooperation and participation of the RFMO and RFAB secretariats.

PDF: http://www.fao.org/3/ca9279en/ca9279en.pdf

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NOW ONLINE - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability

The Symposium was held to support the development of a new vision for more sustainable and socially just fisheries, and more resilient to the challenges of the twenty-first century. Many of you were directly involved and/or participated in this successful event, and I use this opportunity to once again thank you all for your contributions. The preparation of the proceedings benefitted from the comments from the exceptionally diverse group of participants from different sectors and regions around the world. The key messages and recommended actions that emerged from the symposium will help improve the sustainability of capture fisheries and the contribution of the sector to the Sustainable Development Goals.

PDF: http://www.fao.org/3/ca8302en/CA8302EN.pdf

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New Publication: Blockchain application in seafood value chains

Blockchain application in seafood value chains is out

Innovation through information and communication technologies is a key enabler in transforming food systems and holds great potential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Recent developments, such as mobile technologies, smart networks, drones, remote-sensing, distributed computing, as well as disruptive technologies, such as blockchain, the Internet of things and artificial intelligence, are serving as the premise for a “digital revolution” whereby management of resources can potentially be highly optimized, intelligent and anticipatory. This publication establishes chain traceability as the substrate over which digital solutions need to operate. It provides a comprehensive introduction to blockchain, and covers smart contracts, explores how they relate to blockchain with an example of their use in seafood value chains, and then examines major development and operational considerations for blockchain applications. The publication also analyses the seafood supply chain with considerations on flag, coastal, port, processing and market States.

It identifies general control elements (critical tracking events and corresponding key data elements) that form the basis for traceability monitoring and acquisition, and summarizes suitability for blockchain. It also investigates considerations for legality, transparency, species fraud and food safety.

PDF: http://www.fao.org/3/ca8302en/CA8302EN.pdf

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FAO Aquaculture Newsletter (FAN) 61 is out

FAO Aquaculture Newsletter (FAN) 61 is out

Aquaculture is high on the global food system agenda,” proclaims the editorial of the sixty-first edition of FAO’s Aquaculture Newsletter. Issued twice a year as an online and printed newsletter, FAN presents articles and views from the aquaculture programme from the perspectives of both headquarters and the field programme.

In addition to the regular sections from the aquaculture statistician and fish health specialist, this issue showcases FAO’s work around the world, presenting activities in many countries and (sub-) regions, including the Maghreb, the United States of America, the Balkan and Caucasus countries, Pakistan, and Southern Africa. A story of how youth catfish farmers are connecting through social media, and another on how agroecological approaches can be used in intensive shrimp farming, are among the diverse subjects in this issue. Five thematic articles, rich in scope, cover topics including aquaculture in desert and arid lands, integrated rice-fish systems, new developments in alternative feed ingredients, dimensions of policy and governance improvements, and tracking of farmed types of aquatic genetic resources. The three last sections focus on new staff profiles in the FAO Aquaculture Branch, new FAO aquaculture publications and a calendar of events. Our former colleague Michael Vinke is remembered in this issue.

Aquaculture is indeed high on the docket for several international fora and events, including the UN Ocean Conference and the 25th anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, which highlights aquaculture’s role in the global food system, and underlines its relevance to humanity’s collective goals for sustainable development. To that end, this edition of FAN describes the future Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium +20, to be held in Shanghai, China, which will review status, trends and emerging issues in aquaculture development, identify opportunities and challenges in aquaculture and its contributions to sustainable development, and build upon the partnerships needed for advancing aquaculture as a global, sustainable and competitive food production sector.

PDF: http://www.fao.org/3/ca8302en/CA8302EN.pdf

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27/10/2014

Blue Growth in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: developing sustainable aquaculture for food security

Sustainable aquaculture development under the Blue Growth perspective, with a view to fostering socioeconomic growth and food security in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea will be the focus of the Regional Aquaculture Conference 2014.

From 9 to 11 December 2014, a Regional Conference to boost aquaculture simplification, growth and sustainability in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea will be organized by the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, together with the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the FAO and in cooperation with the European Commission.

Information on background, logistics and registration is available on the Conference website
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03/11/2014

Improving governance of aquaculture employment

The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department has published a new technical paper, Improving governance of aquaculture employment, prepared in the framework of the ongoing efforts of the FAO to reduce food insecurity and poverty through promoting sustainable aquaculture.

This report summarizes some of the issues facing aquaculture employment governance in a number of countries, current “best practices” and suggestions for improvements.
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10/11/2014

Typhoon Haiyan - One year later

One year after Typhoon Haiyan devastated coastal and farmland areas in the central Philippines, farmers and fishers are well on the road to recovery and building more resilient livelihoods.

FAO, in close collaboration with the government of the Philippines, is reaching out to communities in severely affected areas through some 22 projects across the MIMAROPA, Western, Central and Eastern Visayas regions.
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14/11/2014

Aquaculture can grow faster, raising micronutrient supply from fish

Fish farming will likely grow more than expected in the coming decade, offering a chance for improved nutrition for millions of people, especially in Asia and Africa, according to a new report.

Increased investment in the aquaculture sector - particularly in productivity-enhancing technologies including in the areas of water use, breeding, hatchery practices and feedstuff innovation - should boost farmed-fish production by as much as 4.14 percent per year through 2022, notably faster than the 2.54 percent growth forecast made earlier this year in a joint report by FAO and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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17/11/2014

Mozambique new home for South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission’s Secretariat

The Mozambique Minister of Fisheries, Mr Víctor Manuel Borges, and the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Assistant Director-General for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mr Árni Mathiesen, signed on 12th November a Host Agreement of the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission’s Secretariat.

At the ceremony, Mr Mathiesen said it is “a clear signpost in the history of SWIOFC; a new path just opened for all of us”. On behalf of the Government, Víctor Manuel Borges said that the signature of this Agreement is “an important step that shows Mozambique’s commitment towards the regional cooperation in fisheries”.

Until now, SWIOFC’s Secretariat was located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The country is home to the FAO Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa but it is not a Member of the Commission. SWIOFC is composed of such costal states, which are FAO Members, whose territories are situated wholly or partly within the area of the Commission. Currently it has twelve Members: Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, and Yemen.
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20/11/2014

Kenya and FAO collaborate in reducing malnutrition, improving food security and enhancing youth employment through aquaculture

The Government of Kenya and the Food and Agriculture Organization have launched a three year project that aims to promote greater diversity in agricultural production and activities to improve nutrition and to offer better job prospects to young people in Kenya.

The Kenya component of the regional project will receive support of USD 1,060,000 over a period of three years with the aim to improve nutrition and food security through the creation decent employment opportunities for young men and women in the aquaculture sector.
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21/11/2014

Workshop on Linking Global and Regional Levels in the Management of Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

17-20 February 2015, FAO, Rome, Italy: A workshop to foster an open and constructive policy dialogue for supporting national, regional, and global processes in place (formal and informal) in enhancing ecosystem approaches to the management of ABNJ.
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28/11/2014

Shark “ID” training in Seychelles and Mauritius

Fishers, observers and inspectors have learned how to “ID” sharks and rays thanks to the SmartFish “Sharks and Rays Initiative”. The initiative aims to: raise awareness about preserving the islands’ biodiversity; enable compliance with new international measures (e.g. CITES); and address global pressure on shark and ray conservation. International fora and instruments are increasingly highlighting the need to obtain information on species caught or affected by fisheries, either as target, bycatch or incidental catch.

The initiative has produced the “On Board Guide for the Identification of Pelagic Sharks and Rays (Western Indian Ocean)” – a handy tool for a wide range of users from both the public and private sectors. The guide is intended to help fishery workers to ID at sea the sharks and rays they encounter.
The initiative has also held two training workshops, one in Mauritius (28–30 October 2014) and the other in Seychelles (4–6 November 2014), to train professionals on how to use the guide and what to look for when trying to ID pelagic sharks and rays. At the end of the course, participants were expected to be able to: use the identification keys to ID pelagic sharks and rays; collect samples and biological data on the species; and be aware of CITES and IOTC measures. A similar workshop is planned for Madagascar and the Comoros in 2015.

FAO has long worked to improve shark management and conservation (e.g. the 1999 International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks). Today, 18 of the world’s 26 main shark-fishing nations have a national plan of action (NPOA) on sharks and 5 more are developing theirs. Seychelles is reviewing its NPOA, and Mauritius is developing one.
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05/12/2014

Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture of Africa gearing to up-scaling performance

A working group to review the statutes and procedures of the Committee for Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture of Africa (CIFAA) has been constituted so as to strengthen the work of the continental body.

This was agreed at an extraordinary session of the CIFAA held on 1 and 2 December 2014 in Lusaka, Zambia. Furthermore, the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department and the FAO Legal Counsel will provide technical assistance to the Working Group.

The Working Group, which will hold its first meeting in March 2015, shall also look at funding issues, funding mechanisms and working budgets, how to schedule sessions and also put under scrutiny issues of training and capacity development to be conducted through or facilitated by CIFAA. The Working Group shall then report its recommendations to a special session of CIFAA. Alhaji Jallow, CIFAA secretary, who was appointed facilitator and convener of the meetings, will work towards aligning the statutes and rules of procedures of CIFAA with relevant intergovernmental and economic fora in Africa.
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