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Objectives
The purpose of this regional study and expert workshop is to conduct (a) a regional evaluation study on adoption of existing aquaculture assessment tools in ten Asia-Pacific countries and document them as country papers, (b) produce a regional synthesis document on adoption and constraints to adoption of aquaculture assessment tools in Asia, and (c) convene a regional workshop to discuss implementation issues in the adoption of aquaculture assessment tools and develop a regional strategy/action plan to promote wider application of aquaculture assessment tools in Asia-Pacific.
The present study will focus primarily on tools that are relevant for aquaculture planning, development and management. Some of the key tools to be considered in the evaluation study include:
- Import Risk Analysis (IRA)
- Health Certification and Quarantine
- Disease surveillance and early warning system
- Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of aquaculture operations
- Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture (EAA)
- Ecological risk analysis (genetics and biodiversity)
- Food safety (e.g. residue testing, traceability)
- Aquaculture development (e.g. spatial planning/zoning based on carrying capacity)
- Production process (e.g. public and private certification)
- Social impact assessment
- Input Quality assessment and monitoring
- Management Tools (e.g. BMP/GAP)
- Other tools (e.g. life cycle analysis, green house gas emissions, carbon foot print studies)
Concept note and agenda
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