This event will take place at the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies of Bari (CIHEAM Bari), Italy.
Against the background of a rising food demand from a world population set to rise to 9.6 billion people in 2050, aquaculture is called to play a major role in key areas such as food security, environmental sustainability and employment.
At a time when this promising sector continues to develop, in particular in the Mediterranean, there is a strong need to make substantial progress towards its harmonious growth at the regional level taking into account the priorities and specificities of each country in the region. This requires the implementation of coherent and coordinated strategies to ensure sustainable and responsible growth in the sector, also bearing in mind Blue Growth as a whole.
The main objective of this Regional Conference is to take stock of the progress made by aquaculture in the Mediterranean and to address the main challenges for its sustainable development. It also aims to renew commitment among countries and actors concerned to promote a common strategy for aquaculture in the region.
About 180 participants, representatives of international organizations, officers, delegates, experts and professionals from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries (Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine) are expected.
The High-level Conference, due to take place on 11 December, will give authorities and representatives of interested countries in the region the opportunity to express the views and agree upon future actions to face challenges ahead. It will be preceded by a two-day technical event with panel discussions to address the most salient issues for the aquaculture sector.
