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XVIII Session of the Commission of Small-Scale, Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPESAALC)
Hybrid Event, 29/03/2023 - 31/03/2023

Objectives:
The meeting complies with the provisions of the Commission's statutes regarding the holding of regular biennial sessions. Its objectives are to report the measures adopted with respect to the agreements of the previous meeting; reflect collectively on the issues that concern the sustainability and contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to food security, the alleviation of rural poverty and the responsible and harmonious management of natural resources, in line with the needs of the member countries of the Commission, FAO regional priorities and the goals of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.
List of documents
Supporting documents:
COPPESAALC - XVIII Annotated Agenda
COPPESAALC-XVIII-1 Measures taken regarding the XVII Session of COPPESAALC
COPPESAALC-XVIII-2 Summary of the priorities established at the XXXVII FAO Regional Conference
COPPESAALC-XVIII-3 Summary of agreements adopted during the 35th FAO Committee on Fisheries
COPPESAALC-XVIII-4 Overview of Marine Fisheries in Latin America and the Caribbean
COPPESAALC-XVIII-5 Overview of Inland Fisheries in Latin America and the Caribbean
COPPESAALC-XVIII-6 Aquaculture Overview in the COPPESAALC countries
COPPESAALC-XVIII-7 Blue Transformation. The Contribution of Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture to FAO´s New Strategic Framework
COPPESAALC-XVIII-8 State of the Port State Measures Agreement to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
COPPESAALC-XVIII-9 FAO and marine areas beyond national jurisdiction
COPPESAALC-XVIII-10 Climate Change in Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture: Progress and Setbacks
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Secretariat contacts
For general inquiries, confirmation of attendance and any other matter, kindly contact: [email protected]
Alejandro Flores Nava
Senior Fisheries Officer FAORLC
COPPESAALC Secretary
Tel.: (56) 2 2923-2170
Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Mr. Mario Lubetkin has been Assistant Director General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean since 1 August, 2022.
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