ThinkAqua recently coordinated a review of global aquaculture on behalf of the Sustainable Aquaculture Working Group of the Blue Food Partnership which is led by the World Economic Forum’s Friends of the Ocean Action Platform. It was formally launched at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon.
“Increasing demand for aquaculture presents both opportunities and challenges on multiple scales. Developing our shared understanding of the current state of aquaculture will catalyse a strategic vision for a global roadmap that will guide the sustainable growth of aquaculture over time.”
The report assesses the current context of aquaculture, including frameworks that support responsible growth, the latest in scientific knowledge, governance structures and case studies. It draws on an evidence base from peer-reviewed literature, aquaculture industry and related websites, as well as broader stakeholder consultations. The report itself is a contribution towards a global roadmap for sustainable aquaculture being prepared by the Sustainable Aquaculture Working Group.
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The authors considered global frameworks, sustainability criteria, governance strategies, integrated food system approaches and examples of responsible development in aquaculture around the world. The report therefore provides a foundation for future action and recommendations.
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The lead authors for the report were Stuart Bunting, Alexandra Pounds, Anton Immink, Simao Zacarias, Paul Bulcock, Francis Murray and Neil Auchterlonie, with additional inputs from David Little, John Bostock, William Leschen, Rob Pettit, Ling Cao, Philippos Papageorgiou, Pamela Nath, Dane Klinger and Richard Newton.
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