Events
4/6
2026
Implementing the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Region
Rhodes (Greece), 04/06/2026
The side event will provide a platform for experts and stakeholders to discuss practical approaches and tools to translate the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) into regionally adapted action.
24/2
2026
25/2
2026
Turning guidance into action: regional insights for implementing the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture - an FAO Expert Workshop
Rome (Italy), 24/02/2026 - 25/02/2026
The Expert Workshop will bring together experts and national government representatives to explore practical, country-adaptable strategies for GSA implementation. The event will illustrate GSA case studies, highlight transferable lessons, and present communication tools to support uptake and dissemination.
10/11
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop for Asia
Hyderabad (India), 10/11/2025
The Regional Workshop for Asia will bring together aquaculture stakeholders to raise awareness of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) and to discuss strategies for effectively disseminating them in the region in support of their implementation.
3/11
2025
4/11
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop for the Near East and North Africa
Muscat (Oman), 03/11/2025 - 04/11/2025
The Regional Workshop for the Near East and North Africa aims to promote the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) in the region.
22/9
2025
24/9
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop and Conference Session for Europe
Valencia (Spain), 22/09/2025 - 24/09/2025
Held alongside Aquaculture Europe 2025, this two-part event includes a one-day regional workshop and a high-level conference session. Together, they aim to advance the implementation of the GSA across Europe by facilitating dialogue among governments, researchers, industry, and civil society.
8/9
2025
10/9
2025
Enhancing sustainable aquaculture: mobilizing investment through inclusive partnerships and scalable solutions
Lusaka (Zambia), 08/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
This workshop aims to function as a strategic entry point to develop national aquaculture investment plans in line with the FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap. It is designed to strengthen institutional capacity, cultivate inclusive multistakeholder partnerships, and catalyse innovative financing mechanisms to ensure equitable resource access f...
23/6
2025
24/6
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean
Panama City (Panama), 23/06/2025 - 24/06/2025
The Regional Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean is convened to discuss and develop strategies for the effective implementation of the GSA in the region. This two-day event is held in an interactive format, featuring presentations and facilitated discussions led by FAO, along with group work and participant contributions.
23/6
2025
24/6
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop for sub-Saharan Africa
Entebbe (Uganda), 23/06/2025 - 24/06/2025
The two-day Regional Workshop for sub-Saharan Africa aims to promote the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) in the region. Participants will identify key priorities and challenges in the aquaculture sector, explore how the GSA can help address them, and discuss effective communication strategies.
8/3
2025
Promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: a Regional Workshop for North America
New Orleans (United States), 08/03/2025
The Regional Workshop for North America aims to promote the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) in the region. Participants will engage in an interactive exercise to explore how the GSA can contribute to further enhancing the sustainability of the aquaculture sector. The event takes place as part of the triennial World Aquaculture Society (WAS) conference.
4/12
2024
5/12
2024
Shaping aquaculture sustainability with the GSA - a FAO side event at the GFCM Regional Aquaculture Conference
Heraklion (Greece), 04/12/2024 - 05/12/2024
The side event aims to raise awareness of and stimulate discussion around the newly adopted Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA). It showcases experiences in aquaculture development from several Mediterranean countries and includes an expert panel...
28/10
2024
29/10
2024
Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture: an Expert Workshop
28/10/2024 - 29/10/2024
The purpose of the Expert Workshop is to collect guidance and recommendations on the communication approach to support implementation, identifying gaps and opportunities, and validating the draft Communication Strategy and Roadmap.
9/7
2024
COFI36 Side Event | Implementing the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture – Deepening regional cooperation for inclusive, resilient and productive aquaculture development
09/07/2024
Aquaculture development faces several challenges to achieve sustainability. Sharing knowledge and lessons learned among countries, regions, and partnerships is essential for building capacities, identifying solutions, and implementing them collaboratively...
9/1
2023
11/1
2023
Task Force Meeting for the Finalization of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)
Virtual Event, 09/01/2023 - 11/01/2023
The objective of the meeting is to review and finalize the revised draft GSA taking into consideration the written inputs provided by Members.
27/6
2022
2022 UNOC Side Event | Aquaculture for sustainable aquatic food: The role of partnerships
Nice (France), 27/06/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS); Korea Maritime Institute (KMI); and the WorldFish center are jointly organizing the side event on Aquaculture for sustainable aquatic food: The role of partnerships at the UN Ocean Conference.
18/10
2021
22/10
2021
The Second Expert Consultation on the Development of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)
Virtual Event, 18/10/2021 - 22/10/2021
The Second Expert Consultation on the Development of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture will bring together experts from different fields and countries to review, discuss, update and finalize the first drafts of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and of the Guidance for transforming aquaculture to achieve the SDGs.
27/4
2021
29/4
2021
GSA virtual regional consultation for Europe and North America
Virtual Event, 27/04/2021 - 29/04/2021
Seventh in a row of regional consultations for the development of the GSA, this event will involve representatives from Europe and North America.
6/4
2021
8/4
2021
GSA virtual regional consultation for Near East and North Africa
Virtual Event, 06/04/2021 - 08/04/2021
The series of regional consultation organized by FAO for the development of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) continues with a virtual meeting with Near East and North Africa representatives.
29/3
2021
31/3
2021
GSA virtual regional consultation for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Virtual Event, 29/03/2021 - 31/03/2021
The series of regional consultation organized by FAO for the development of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) continues with a virtual meeting with Eastern Europe and Central Asia representatives.
23/2
2021
25/2
2021
GSA virtual regional consultation for the Pacific and the Caribbean
Virtual Event, 23/02/2021 - 25/02/2021
Fourth regional consultation along the process for the development of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), a practical guidance to government authorities and policymakers in their efforts of promoting the implementation of CCRF, and enabling aquaculture to effectively participate in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
9/12
2020
11/12
2020
GSA virtual regional consultation for Latin America
Virtual Event, 09/12/2020 - 11/12/2020
The third of a series of regional consultations to consolidate the development of the FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and discuss strengths, challenges and priorities for the Latin America and the Caribbean region.