A virtual discussion exploring the definition of restorative aquaculture, the current state of the science on environmental benefits, and how this approach can be effectively implemented and fostered.
Date: Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Time: 22:00-23:30 (UTC+8)
Food production now accounts for nearly one quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 70 and 80% of freshwater usage and habitat degradation. The challenge is clear: we must transform the global food system in ways that not only improve livelihoods and public health, but also restore rather than deplete resources, restore and protect rather than accelerate the destruction of biodiversity and habitat, and mitigate rather than exacerbate climate change.
Restorative aquaculture may be one of the best opportunities to simultaneously improve the health of aquatic environments and provide food for a growing population. Aquaculture of certain species, when farmed in the right way, can serve as a tool to help restore lost ecosystem function and address water quality degradation, habitat loss, and climate pressures.
This virtual event hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) marked the launch of TNC’s flagship restorative aquaculture white paper, 'The global principles of restorative aquaculture'. The report was a collaborative effort between co-authors from 10 highly regarded global institutions, including WorldFish's Project Leader in Sustainable Aquaculture, Colin Shelley.
Together, the panel made up of the white paper's co-authors and aquaculture experts provided an overview and the current status, benefits, and potential future scaling of restorative aquaculture for achieving more sustainable food systems.
Read the report on 'Global Principles of Restorative Aquaculture' to learn more about restorative aquaculture as important food production and ocean restoration solution.
Please note: The event was translated in real-time with Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin speakers. The event was recorded and all language versions made available via TNC YouTube.
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