Governance and Policy

Governance must support the needs of small-holders, economically disadvantaged and marginalised people.
Governance must support the needs of small-holders, economically disadvantaged and marginalised people.

The Governance and Policy Programme supports the institutional and regulatory frameworks that underpin aquaculture development among NACA members. The programme focuses on enhancing governance structures, policy formulation on emerging and strategic issues, and implementation practices to ensure sustainable and effective aquaculture management.

The aim of the programme is to ensure that governance and policy frameworks are responsive to the needs of the aquaculture sector, promote sustainable development, meet the needs of rural communities, and are inclusive of women, youth, the elderly, and economically disadvantaged and marginalised groups.

Key activities

  • Assessing governance needs: Identifying gaps and opportunities in governance and policy frameworks.
  • Policy development support: Providing technical assistance and expertise to support the creation and implementation of inclusive and effective policies and regulations.
  • Capacity building: Organising workshops, seminars, and policy dialogues to build the capacity of policymakers and stakeholders in governance and regulatory practices.
  • Sharing best practices: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and experiences among members to improve governance and policy approaches.
  • Regional collaboration: Coordinating with member governments, regional and international organisations to align policies and strategies with global standards and trends.

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NACA Newsletter, Vol. XXXIX, April-June 2024

In this issue:

  • 33rd NACA Governing Council held in New Delhi, India.
  • Dr Eduardo LeaƱo elected as next Director General of NACA.
  • Reported aquatic animal diseases in the Asia-Pacific region during the third quarter of 2023.
  • We are hiring: Professional Associate, aquaculture transformation.

NACA Newsletter, Vol. XXXIX, January-March 2024

In this issue:

  • Second High-Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation in Asia and the Pacific Region.
  • Reported aquatic animal diseases in the Asia-Pacific region during the second quarter of 2023.
  • Expert Workshop on Aquaculture Effluent Management.
  • Larvi 2024: First announcement and call for papers.
  • Tuskfish CMS 2.0.7 released.

Second High-Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation in Asia and the Pacific Region

A second High Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation: A Call for Collective Action was held in Bangkok from 8-9 November 2023 to further facilitate regional collaboration towards the Blue Transformation vision. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress made after the First HLM and discuss specific actions and mechanisms needed to enhance regional cooperation and progress transformation at scale by 2030. The meeting discussed and reviewed a draft Action Guide for Aquaculture Transformation for Asia and the Pacific Region. A proposal to develop an Asia-Pacific Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub as a regional mechanism providing policy advice, monitoring, resource mobilisation, partnership and capacity building functions as a regional platform driving aquaculture transformation was also considered.

WAS Journal Special Issue: Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium +20 Thematic Reviews

Eight thematic reviews prepared as preparation for the Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium +20 (GCA +20) have been published in a Special Issue of the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society "Aquaculture for Food and Sustainable Development". A group of experts prepared advanced working drafts of each thematic review and the key findings from each theme were presented and discussed by expert panels during the GCA +20. Participants were then invited to provide their feedback and perspectives on the reviews and their key messages for consideration in finalisation of the papers. The reviews are available for free download.

NACA Newsletter, Vol. XXXVIII, January-March 2023

In this issue:

High-level meeting on aquaculture transformation in the Asia-Pacific region; Developing a regional strategy for aquatic organism health: Progressive management pathways; Job opportunity - health management and husbandry researcher; 2022 China-ASEAN International Forum on Sustainable Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture Under the Blue Transformation Strategy; A new progressive management pathway for improving seaweed biosecurity; Indian delegates visit Thailand for training and industry exposure; PhD scholarships: Shanghai Ocean University PhD Programme 2023; Reported aquatic animal diseases in the Asia-Pacific region during the second quarter of 2022.