“Value fisheries for development, poverty reduction, livelihoods, food security and nutrition” in the focus of Atlantic and Indian Ocean SIDS workshop

27/08/2018 - 29/08/2018

“Value fisheries for development, poverty reduction, livelihoods, food security and nutrition” in the focus of Atlantic and Indian Ocean SIDS workshop

For an effective fish trade and sustainable development for Small islands developing States 27-29 August 2018, Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles Export and trade of fisheries products represent an important source of national income (including through fishing partnership agreements), food security and employment for AIMS (Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea) SIDS. While options to increase production are limited, there is still potential to trade more effectively, enter new markets, and increase value by consolidating and increasing delivery of higher value products. The agenda will focus on changes in the seascape of fish trade, fisheries management and governance issues, and promote a dialogue for authorities from about ten countries attending, to have a clear vision of the value of fish trade, the barriers to effective fish trade and opportunities to overcome such issues. During the workshop, FAO in partnership with the Government of Seychelles and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) will assist AIMS SIDS bridge the knowledge gap through information sharing and technical assistance. Keynote speakers who will address the opening of the workshop on 27 August (08:30) are:

Hon. Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture of Seychelles
Patrice Talla TakoukamDr, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles
Gatot Hari GunawanDr, IORA Director RESOURCES

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Documents 
Press release: SIDS outskirts of Africa to value fisheries for development, poverty reduction, livelihoods, food security and nutrition

Agenda

Day 1 - Monday 27 August

Documents:

Dr Hussain Al Muscati - Fish Trade and Sustainable Development
Mr Chris O'Brien - Overview of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
Mr Daroomalingum Mauree - Overview of International Trade and 
Mr John Ryder - Structure, function and role of Codex

Codex Alimentarius

 

FAO


Mr Marcio Castro de Souza:

Fish Trade - General Framework and Statistics

  • SIDS Workshop - Seychelles - Data and Trends 
  • SIDS Workshop - Seychelles - Fisheries Subsidies and SDG 14.6 
  • SIDS Workshop - Seychelles - Framework 


Mr Sajal Mathur:

  • WTO Regulatory Framework: Tariffs & NTMs 
  • SPS and TBT Agreements 
  • WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations


Day 2 - Tuesday 28 August

Mr Gerard Domingue - Effective Fish Trade and Sustainable Development 

Mr Jan Robinson:

  • FAO and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 
  • Current Indicator 14.7.1. and Proposals for Improvement 


Mr John Ryder:

  • Major importing market controls for food safety 
  • Legal and Sustainable - a brief overview 


Mr Kim Friedman - Trade & Conservation Success & Challenges

Mr Marcio Castro de Souza - Rules of Origin: Trade of Fish and Fisheries Products

Mr Sajal Mathur - WTO: Fisheries, CTE & RTAs

Day 3 - Wednesday 29 August 

Mr Christopher Hoareau - Trade Requirement: Practical Issues

Mr Phillippe Michaud - The Blue Economy and the role of government in providing an enabling environment

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