Within the framework of the GFCM Online Forum, the GFCM organized a second webinar: The experience of the aquaculture sector through best practices and mitigation measures facing the COVID-19 crisis in collaboration with the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI) |
Wednesday, 1 July, 10:00-11:30 CEST, Zoom |
This webinar focused on the impacts of COVID-19 on the production and market of aquaculture product and will share experiences and best practices on initial response, and long-term strategies and mitigation measures. The discussions fostered reflection and identified effective responses that could guide a way forward for the sector and its products. The aim was to contribute to building the resilience of the aquaculture sector in order to maintain the competitiveness of the industry, sustain livelihoods and ensure market supply in support of food security.
Agenda 10.00–10.05 Opening addresses Ahmed Al Mazroui, RECOFI Secretary 10.05–10.10 Developing sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea (video) 10.10 – 10.15 Introduction of the topic and objectives of the webinars, and keynote presentation on the impacts of COVID-19 on the aquaculture sector and on mitigation measures to address them Philippos Papageorgiou, Director of the Aquaculture National Fisheries Development Programme, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Saudi Arabia Houssam Hamza, GFCM Secretariat 10.15 – 10.40 Thematic discussion 1: Impacts of COVID-19 on the aquaculture sector and sharing best practices by producers (production and market) The following topics will be addressed:
Contributions by panelists:
10.40 – 11.05 Thematic discussion 2: Building resilience through mitigation measures The following topics will be addressed:
The COVID-19 lesson as a driver for change in the sector. Contributions by panelists:
11.05 – 11.30 Q&A and conclusions Moderators: Philippos Papageorgiou, Director of Aquaculture, National Fisheries Development Programme, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Saudi Arabia and Houssam Hamza, GFCM Secretariat Contributions by panelists:
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The GFCM Online Forum will examine the responses to the crisis from three different angles | ||
The experience of international organizations response to the COVID-19 crisis | The experience of the aquaculture sector through best practices and mitigation measures facing the COVID-19 crisis | The experience of small-scale fisheries in promoting social resilience and market innovation in response to the COVID-19 crisis |
This online forum is part of the activities organized by the GFCM to gain a better understanding of the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The conclusions of these discussions will contribute to a wider reflection on the measures taken, lessons learnt and future actions for the region. The online forum will be open and interactive to promote effective collaboration and active exchange of ideas between participants. Do not hesitate to contact the GFCM Secretariat for any further information and/or technical support. |
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