AQUA 2018
World Press Conference
At the occasion of the AQUA 2018 joint conference & tradeshow of the World Aquaculture Society WAS and the European Aquaculture
Society EAS with the Conference slogan "#WeRAquaculture we are the producers and investors, the scientists and technical advisors,
the legislators and educators, the students, civil society organizations and consumers of farmed aquatic products",
the FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Department, the European Commission and the AQUA 2018 conference organizers are proudly
announcing the AQUA 2018 World Press Conference at 18.00h on August 27th, 2018 at the Corum, Montpellier in France.
This event has limited seating and attendance is by invitation only. Those wishing to attend should contact info@marevent.com.
Press Conference Speakers
Mr. Árni M. Mathiesen
Assistant Director General, FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Department
Mr Karmenu Vella
EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Mr Qingyin Wang
Chairman China Fisheries Society
Mr. Adisorn Promthep
Director General Department of Fisheries, Thailand
Mr. Jon Arne Grottum
Director of Aquaculture at Norwegian Seafood Federation
Mr. Sidiki Kéita
Director General of the National Agency for Aquaculture in Guinea:
Event Schedule
Welcome to the press conference
The FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Department, the European Commission and the AQUA2018 conference organizers are proudly announcing the AQUA2018 Press Conference
Highlights of the FAO report on “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018”
Europe’s approach to expanding sustainable aquaculture practices in the light of recommendations of the “Food from the Oceans Report” on how more food and biomass can be obtained from the oceans in a way that does not deprive future generations of their benefits.
“Green Aquaculture” to tackle environmental challenges. Large-scale integrated farming practices in freshwater and marine aquaculture. Dominance of extractive aquaculture in coastal farming
Progress in Thai shrimp farming as catalyzer for developments in the Asian region. Role of Department of Fisheries in extension services and in implementation of Code of Conduct of Responsible Fisheries (GAPs, certification schemes, traceability of aquaculture products)
Interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approaches have been, and will remain important in developing more sustainable farming practices: an example from the salmon farming sector
Family fish farming integrated into commercial farms: the experience of Guinea
Questions will be answered by our presenters
All Aquatic products at the #WeRAquaculture Press Conference reception have been sponsored by the producers below. Thank you so much for the Caviar, Sturgeon, Salmon, Bass and Oysters.
Sponsors
All Aquatic products at the #WeRAquaculture Press Conference reception have been sponsored by the producers below. Thank you so much for the Caviar, Sturgeon, Salmon, Bass and Oysters.
#WeRAquaculture Press Conference Sponsors
Exhibitors
Information about exhibitors #WeRAquaculture conference.
Partial List of #WeRAquaculture Exhibitors
