The role of aquaculture under climate change.



FORUM: “The role of aquaculture under climate change.” World Fisheries Day 2024. The Global fisheries and aquaculture production is at a record high and the sector will play an increasingly important role in providing food and nutrition in the future, according to a new report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The biannual report, the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA 2024) found that fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 214 million tonnes in 2020, while the consumption of aquatic food (excluding algae) has increased at an average annual rate of 3.0% since 1961, almost twice that of the annual world population growth. Even though the sustainability of marine fishery resources remains of concern, most of the catch is coming from sustainable sources. The Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) are the first international instrument dedicated entirely to the immensely important small-scale fisheries sector. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #ArtisanalFisheriesAquaculture, #Fisheries, #WorldfisheriesDay, #SustainableFisheries.

EVENTS: From November 11th to 22nd, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a high-level event to mark the World Fisheries Day 2024 from the COP29 Baku in Azerbaijan. The session is divided into two separate themes. The first time slot will focus on addressing aquaculture's vulnerabilities to climate change, and adaptation options for the sector and the second slot will focus on how to measure emissions from aquaculture, and mitigation options for the sector. The Objectives the event are to Inform participants about regional and global initiatives for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the aquaculture sector, presenting the most recent advances; To raise awareness and discuss the impacts of climate change on aquaculture and to share experiences and strategies and discuss ways to move forward with the implementation of climate change actions in the aquaculture sector. Get the list events hosted during the COP29!

On November 21st, the Church celebrates World Fisheries Day 2024, whose theme is “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures” a motto inspired by the passage in the book of Genesis (Gen 1:20). For this reason, the prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Cardinal Michael Czerny, issued a message in which he explained that “the work of fishermen, which is one of the most ancient forms of human work, has greatly changed in many parts of our planet.”. The Holy See and the FAO have now for several years addressed social sustainability and working conditions in the fisheries sector.

In New Delhi, India, November 21st, an event entitled " India Blue Transformation: Strengthening Small-scale and Sustainable fisheries." will be hosted by the National Fisheries Development Board - NFDB and the DoF at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the presence of the Union Minister, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh. Watch the livestream!

All over the world events, seminars and workshop will be organized like the Fish, frogs and waterbugs - locals in Arthurs Creek in Melbourne water in Australia.

From December 10- 12, 2024; In Rome, Italy, will be held the FIRMS Technical Working Group Meeting - 9th Session. Register to participate!

PUBLICATIONS: Launch of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 entitled “Blue Transformation in action”. This edition features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability, enhance policy advocacy, scientific research and capacity building, disseminate sustainable practices and technological innovations, and support community involvement. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 provides the most up-to-date and evidence-based information, supporting policy, scientific and technical insights on challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the present and future of the sector, for the benefit of a wide and expanding audience of policymakers, managers, scientists, fishers, farmers, traders, civil society activists and consumers. Read the full report!

Over 58 million people are engaged in the primary sector of capture fisheries and aquaculture. Of these, approximately 37% are engaged full time, 23% part time, and the remainder either occasional fishers or of unspecified status. Over 15 million are working full-time on board fishing vessels. Fishing is one of the most challenging and hazardous occupations ILO is working to ensure decent work for all fishers. Issues relating to migrant fishers as part of the follow-up to the Resolution concerning the promotion of welfare for fishers.

Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report.


Mapping of organizations, institutions and companies developing digital solutions to address forced labour in the fisheries sector.

Guidelines

Guidelines on flag State inspection of working and living conditions on board fishing vessels.


Guidelines for port State control officers for the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).

Training material

ILO training package on inspection of labour conditions on board fishing vessels.


Handbook for improving safety and living conditions onboard fishing vessels.


Training Manual on the Implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).


Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels (FAO/ILO/IMO).

STATEMENT: Message for World Fisheries Day 2024 of the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Location: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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