In 1976, FAO held the first ever global conference on aquaculture, the Kyoto Conference, which triggered the recognition of aquaculture as a significant food production sector and explored opportunities for aquaculture development. With aquaculture now providing nearly 50% of global food fish supplies, FAO in partnership with NACA and the Thai Department of Fisheries, are organising the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010, to evaluate where the sector stands today and prepare for the challenges ahead. The objectives of the conference are to:
- Review the present status and trends in aquaculture development.
- Evaluate the progress made in the implementation of the 2000 Bangkok Declaration and Strategy.
- Address emerging issues in aquaculture development.
- Assess opportunities and challenges for future aquaculture development.
- Build consensus on advancing aquaculture as a global, sustainable and competitive food production sector.
The conference will provide a global forum to build consensus to advance sustainable aquaculture development and contribute to the Millennium Development Goals.
Programme
Plenary lectures together with six regional reviews and one global synthesis will set the scene for six thematic sessions and associated expert panel discussions on key aspects of aquaculture development in the coming decades. Please see the programme pages for full details of technical sessions:
Registration
Registration fees are US$ 350 for standard registration and US$ 175 for student registration. Payment can be made by credit card, bank draft or bank transfer.
Accommodation
The new conference venue is the Movenpick Resort and Spa, Karon Beach, Phuket, a truly beautiful location. Discounted rates are available for conference participants (hotel booking procedures will be made available on the conference website shortly).
Contact us
Got a question? Please visit the conference website for more information, or feel free to contact the conference secretariat:
Conference Secretariat
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
PO Box 1040, Kasetsart University Post Office
Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok 10903
Thailand
Phone: +66 2 561 1728
Fax: +66 2 561 1727
Email: aqua-conference2010@enaca.org
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