Sustainable approaches to inland aquaculture and fisheries – advances in novel technologies

7 - 11 November 2022

Workshop

Program: will be available as soon as possible

Workshop Objective

The principal aim of the workshop is to showcase latest trends in technology and innovation in fisheries and aquaculture, providing a platform to exchange of knowledge, lessons learnt and approaches to blue transformation among experts from FAO, experts representing respective national authorities from the Czech Republic and participants from the Western Balkans, Central Asian countries and Caucasus. The workshop will also focus on searching for possible options for further joint work and regional cooperation.

The Blue Revolution refers to the significant growth and intensification of global aquaculture production  from the middle of the 20th century to present, particularly  in underdeveloped countries. The peak and subsequent stagnation of capture fishery production in the late 1980s spurred technological innovation and improved efficiency for aquaculture production. Since then, aquaculture has grown exponentially and now represents the main source for global fish supply for direct human consumption and other purposes, and is a critical part of the global food system. The Blue Revolution and expansion of aquaculture is expected to continue to grow, increasing by approximately 30% by 2030 from current levels.  

The University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters (FFPW USB) has a state-of-the-art research center CENAKVA. The CENAKVA is an open institution that serves as a unique centre of knowledge, science, services and education in the field of fisheries and water protection. A workshop jointly sponsored by FAO and the FFPW USB will be organized in 2022 for beneficiary countries in the REU region. This regional workshop will raise capacity for improved management and planning that support inland fisheries production, livelihoods of small-scale fishers and recreational fishers, healthy diets, as well as conservation of native species and aquatic ecosystems of Europe. In the face of climate change, which already affects European freshwater resources, scientific measures for effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture production provide evidence-based means for building food safety resilience.

 

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