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Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture. Rome, Italy, 28–29 October 2024 2025
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No results found.The Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) was held in Rome, Italy on 28–29 October 2024. The 33 participants comprised governmentally nominated delegates complemented by invited experts from international institutions. This activity was held under the European Union-funded project "Supporting a Blue Transformation: Implementation of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)." The two-day workshop was convened by FAO and consisted of working sessions, presentations and facilitated discussions. The workshop concluded with a call to action and validated expert recommendations on the further communication of the GSA. Generally, the expert workshop recommended inclusive communication of the GSA to reach all stakeholders, including small-scale actors. Diverse tools were suggested, such as videos, applications, localized broadcasts, and social media designed to address language and geographic barriers. Furthermore, targeted and audience-specific messaging was advised, highlighting the GSA’s practical benefits, their alignment with SDGs and success stories through case studies. Direct community engagement, partnerships with larger businesses and youth-focused initiatives were emphasized to foster trust and inclusivity. To monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts, the recommendations suggested using metrics, feedback mechanisms and participatory meetings. The expert workshop provided targeted recommendations for all individual GSA sections. For example, for governance and planning, experts emphasized identifying competent authorities, building on regulatory best practices and facilitating the GSA’s adoption through workshops and policy briefs. For the sustainable resource use section of the GSA, suggested priorities included fostering academic partnerships, raising awareness about production methods and highlighting aquaculture’s low carbon footprint. Related to social responsibility, experts called for actions to attract youth, address cultural barriers in gender equality communication and encourage collaboration within farmer clusters. Recommendations for value chains, market access and trade focused on mapping stakeholders, enhancing transparency and promoting by-products as opportunities. Experts also urged capacity building among financial institutions and leveraging partnerships to support GSA implementation. Finally, it was recommended to align GSA reporting with SDG frameworks, refining monitoring tools and creating a knowledge hub for collaboration. For the upcoming GSA Regional Promotional Workshops, the expert workshop recommended identifying opportunities to integrate the GSA into regional development strategies, sharing country-specific case studies and involving regionally active partners such as transboundary authorities and development agencies. -
Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Validation Workshop on the Development of the Aquaculture Co-management System for Sustainable Aquaculture
Seogwipo, the Republic of Korea, 26 to 27 November 2024
2025Also available in:
No results found.This document presents the final report of the Validation Workshop on the Development of the Aquaculture Co-management System for Sustainable Aquaculture, which was held in Seogwipo, Republic of Korea from 26 to 27 November 2024, in hybrid format. The workshop aimed to showcase and disseminate key knowledge products developed as part of the ongoing project “Development of the aquaculture co-management system for sustainable aquaculture”. It also facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experiences among stakeholders involved in aquaculture co-management initiatives across different regions, identified challenges and opportunities in aquaculture co-management, and raised awareness of its importance and benefits for sustainable aquaculture development. Additionally, the workshop sought constructive feedback from participants on existing knowledge products and fostered collaboration to outline actionable steps and initiatives for advancing aquaculture co-management. These efforts aimed to address identified challenges and opportunities, ultimately paving the way for sustainable aquaculture development. -
Book (series)GuidelineReport of the Second Expert Consultation on the Development of Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)
Virtual meeting, 18-22 October 2021
2022Also available in:
No results found.In line with the recommendation of the FAO Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI-SCA) made in 2017, as endorsed by the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in 2018, regarding the preparation of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division organized, virtually, the second Expert Consultation on the development of GSA from 18 to 22 October 2021. Thirteen experts from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America attended the consultation. They were supported by seven resource persons and the FAO Secretariat. The objective of the consultation was to discuss and review the drafts of the GSA, the accompanying “Action-Oriented Guidance for Transforming Aquaculture for Greater Contribution to Achieve the SDGs: Key Interconnected Actions to Guide Decision-Makers and Practitioners (AOG)”, and the background document used for the preparation of the GSA and the AOG. The consultation significantly improved these three documents and technically endorsed the drafts of the GSA and the AOG. The experts agreed to the next step of submitting these drafts to the next session of COFI-SCA for further guidance.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
Book (stand-alone)GuidelineGuidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture 2025The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) were prepared at the request of Members in an inclusive, transparent and participatory manner under the guidance of the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The GSA offer a comprehensive framework for the management and development of sustainable aquaculture and are designed to support Members and other stakeholders in the implementation of the 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The GSA were created in response to the rapid expansion of aquaculture, the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, driven by scientific progress, technological innovations and investment, amid a consistently increasing global demand for aquatic foods. However, as with all food production sectors, this rapid growth has exposed challenges to the sustainability of aquaculture and raised concerns about potential negative impacts. The GSA provide a comprehensive framework for addressing these challenges.
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Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture. Rome, Italy, 28–29 October 2024 2025
Also available in:
No results found.The Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) was held in Rome, Italy on 28–29 October 2024. The 33 participants comprised governmentally nominated delegates complemented by invited experts from international institutions. This activity was held under the European Union-funded project "Supporting a Blue Transformation: Implementation of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)." The two-day workshop was convened by FAO and consisted of working sessions, presentations and facilitated discussions. The workshop concluded with a call to action and validated expert recommendations on the further communication of the GSA. Generally, the expert workshop recommended inclusive communication of the GSA to reach all stakeholders, including small-scale actors. Diverse tools were suggested, such as videos, applications, localized broadcasts, and social media designed to address language and geographic barriers. Furthermore, targeted and audience-specific messaging was advised, highlighting the GSA’s practical benefits, their alignment with SDGs and success stories through case studies. Direct community engagement, partnerships with larger businesses and youth-focused initiatives were emphasized to foster trust and inclusivity. To monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts, the recommendations suggested using metrics, feedback mechanisms and participatory meetings. The expert workshop provided targeted recommendations for all individual GSA sections. For example, for governance and planning, experts emphasized identifying competent authorities, building on regulatory best practices and facilitating the GSA’s adoption through workshops and policy briefs. For the sustainable resource use section of the GSA, suggested priorities included fostering academic partnerships, raising awareness about production methods and highlighting aquaculture’s low carbon footprint. Related to social responsibility, experts called for actions to attract youth, address cultural barriers in gender equality communication and encourage collaboration within farmer clusters. Recommendations for value chains, market access and trade focused on mapping stakeholders, enhancing transparency and promoting by-products as opportunities. Experts also urged capacity building among financial institutions and leveraging partnerships to support GSA implementation. Finally, it was recommended to align GSA reporting with SDG frameworks, refining monitoring tools and creating a knowledge hub for collaboration. For the upcoming GSA Regional Promotional Workshops, the expert workshop recommended identifying opportunities to integrate the GSA into regional development strategies, sharing country-specific case studies and involving regionally active partners such as transboundary authorities and development agencies. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
Book (stand-alone)GuidelineGuidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture 2025The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) were prepared at the request of Members in an inclusive, transparent and participatory manner under the guidance of the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The GSA offer a comprehensive framework for the management and development of sustainable aquaculture and are designed to support Members and other stakeholders in the implementation of the 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The GSA were created in response to the rapid expansion of aquaculture, the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, driven by scientific progress, technological innovations and investment, amid a consistently increasing global demand for aquatic foods. However, as with all food production sectors, this rapid growth has exposed challenges to the sustainability of aquaculture and raised concerns about potential negative impacts. The GSA provide a comprehensive framework for addressing these challenges.
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Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture. Rome, Italy, 28–29 October 2024 2025
Also available in:
No results found.The Workshop on Communicating the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) was held in Rome, Italy on 28–29 October 2024. The 33 participants comprised governmentally nominated delegates complemented by invited experts from international institutions. This activity was held under the European Union-funded project "Supporting a Blue Transformation: Implementation of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA)." The two-day workshop was convened by FAO and consisted of working sessions, presentations and facilitated discussions. The workshop concluded with a call to action and validated expert recommendations on the further communication of the GSA. Generally, the expert workshop recommended inclusive communication of the GSA to reach all stakeholders, including small-scale actors. Diverse tools were suggested, such as videos, applications, localized broadcasts, and social media designed to address language and geographic barriers. Furthermore, targeted and audience-specific messaging was advised, highlighting the GSA’s practical benefits, their alignment with SDGs and success stories through case studies. Direct community engagement, partnerships with larger businesses and youth-focused initiatives were emphasized to foster trust and inclusivity. To monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts, the recommendations suggested using metrics, feedback mechanisms and participatory meetings. The expert workshop provided targeted recommendations for all individual GSA sections. For example, for governance and planning, experts emphasized identifying competent authorities, building on regulatory best practices and facilitating the GSA’s adoption through workshops and policy briefs. For the sustainable resource use section of the GSA, suggested priorities included fostering academic partnerships, raising awareness about production methods and highlighting aquaculture’s low carbon footprint. Related to social responsibility, experts called for actions to attract youth, address cultural barriers in gender equality communication and encourage collaboration within farmer clusters. Recommendations for value chains, market access and trade focused on mapping stakeholders, enhancing transparency and promoting by-products as opportunities. Experts also urged capacity building among financial institutions and leveraging partnerships to support GSA implementation. Finally, it was recommended to align GSA reporting with SDG frameworks, refining monitoring tools and creating a knowledge hub for collaboration. For the upcoming GSA Regional Promotional Workshops, the expert workshop recommended identifying opportunities to integrate the GSA into regional development strategies, sharing country-specific case studies and involving regionally active partners such as transboundary authorities and development agencies.