Brazil to expand fish production in hydroelectric reservoirs

Published 2024년 11월 7일

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A new initiative in Brazil aims to utilize the reservoirs of hydroelectric plants for fish farming with the goal of increasing protein supply and creating new jobs. The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministries of Mines and Energy and Fisheries and Aquaculture, plans to use 74 reservoirs for this purpose and is in line with the National Policy for Sustainable Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries, the National Electric Energy Policy, and the Plan for the Recovery of the Country's Reservoirs. The workshop also discussed environmental licensing for the activity and the interaction between hydroelectric plant operations and fishing activities.

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The reservoirs of Brazilian hydroelectric plants have traditionally been used to generate energy, but now they will also be used to produce fish, a measure that aims to increase the supply of protein for the population and generate new jobs. With this objective, the workshop Development of Aquaculture in Synergy with the Electric Sector was held this Wednesday (6), an event promoted by a partnership between the Ministries of Mines and Energy and Fisheries and Aquaculture. The proposal is to integrate energy generation with sustainable aquaculture, focusing on three pillars: energy security, increased fish production and job creation. According to Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Mines and Energy, the goal is to use 74 reservoirs for this purpose. “We will expand food production in hydroelectric reservoirs, which represents a true energy transition carried out in a fair and inclusive manner. This action is also a reflection of the global alliance to combat hunger, which we have ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio