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DocumentGlobal Blue Growth Initiative and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 2014
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No results found.Fish and fisheries are the mainstay of food security and the wealth of most SIDS. Many SIDS are heavily dependent on their oceanic and coastal fisheries resources for economic growth and development, as well as food security and livelihoods, and are vulnerable to any change in the state of these resources. -
DocumentBlue Growth Initiative
Partnering with countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
2017The Blue Growth Initiative (BGI) is FAO’s model for sustainably developing fisheries and aquaculture. The BGI differs from business as usual fisheries and aquaculture development, which historically focused on single interests, such as producing more fish for consumption or generating more income for livelihoods. The concept of Blue Growth is similar in many respects to that of the Blue Economy—a concept that came out of Rio +20—in that both center on the pillars of sustainable development: env ironmental, economic, and social. FAO uses the term Blue Growth to emphasize the need for growth in many Member States particularly in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The goals of the BGI are to maximize economic and social benefits while minimizing environmental degradation from these sectors. These goals are closely aligned with the 2030 agenda Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs). There is no one-size-fits-all approach the BGI. Blue Growth approaches remain flexible for different re alities, from tropical inland fisheries to Arctic coastal countries. The BGI framework for transitioning to blue growth consists of three phases: 1) creating enabling conditions; 2) implementing targeted interventions; and 3) mainstreaming. BGI developments highlighted herein provide concrete examples of Countries and communities who, with the support of FAO, are using this framework and beginning to see benefits. Implementation spans the three pillars of sustainable development, referred to her e as the following platforms: Blue Communities, Blue Production and Blue Trade. -
MeetingConcept note for the Asia and the Pacific's Regional Initiative for Blue Growth. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Executive Committee Seventhy-sixth Session
Manila, the Philippines, 21-23 February 2017
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No results found.Marine and inland water bodies and other water associated resources are among the most important natural resources that can provide diversified services to human society. Among all other functions, aquatic ecosystem and related resources are the source/basis of fish (in general term) -- an important animal food for human and the foundation of livelihoods for both rural and urban population. In order to contribute to the sustainable development goals, fisheries and aquaculture sectors was assigned with important tasks to support the food security and improved nutrition and eradication of poverty through realizing blue economic growth with responsible and efficient use of marine and inland water and associated natural resources. Asia and the Pacific Region will need to take a leading role in achieving the goal considering its current share in global fish production and trends of the sectoral development in the different regions.
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