Global: UN agency calls for more aquaculture and seafood farming

Published Jul 8, 2024

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advocating for the expansion of sustainable aquaculture to meet the growing global demand for aquatic foods and combat hunger and malnutrition. The FAO aims for a 35% growth in the sector by 2030 as part of its 'Blue Transformation' roadmap. However, the FAO's call for sustainable growth is contrasted by Canada's decision to phase out salmon farming in British Columbia by 2029, despite scientific evidence showing minimal risk to wild stocks. On the other hand, countries like the UK, Australia, and the US are investing in aquaculture and ocean farming, with the US developing a National Aquaculture Development Plan.

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“Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An increasingly expanding global aquaculture sector is driving the supply of fish and fishery products to new records, states the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). “Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” said Qu Dongyu, the Director-General of FAO, when opening the 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI36) this week in Rome. Qu pointed out that aquatic foods must contribute further to the fight against hunger and malnutrition for a growing population. But, for this to be the case, he said the sector needs to ensure aquaculture continues to grow sustainably, particularly in food deficit regions. This week’s COFI36 meeting will focus on the vital role of fisheries and aquaculture in tackling food ...

Source: SeaWest News