Date: 29 May 2024

Time: 18:45 – 23:30 (UTC+8) / 12:45 – 17:30 (EET)

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Context:

A virtual training program will be held to explore a set of innovative solutions, tips and techniques of applying social responsibility and occupational safety in aquaculture with showcasing a set of different case studies.

In this training course hosted by the U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)’s and the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with WorldFish’s Egypt, scientists and academicians will come together to present current status and outlook future perspectives for enhancing social responsibility, occupational safety and regulatory compliance within aquaculture operations in Egypt.

WorldFish’s aquaculture scientists will be participating in training sessions to present a number of case studies on the applications of the ‘one health’ concept as well as best practices for ensuring workers’ safety and well-being.Furthermore, exchanging tips and techniques as well as good practices tailored for small-scale farmers, producers, and business owners.

 

Agenda:

Welcoming remarks

I WorldFish, (USSEC) and (LFRPDA)

Introduction to Social Responsibility and Occupational Safety in Aquaculture

I Salah Mesalhy Aly, Professor, Chair, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt

Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance in Aquaculture Operations

I Ahmed Saney (PhD), Head, Head of Central Administration for Production and Operation, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt

Applications of the “One Health” Concept in the Aquaculture Practice

I Mohamed Faisal, Professor, Aquatic Animal Medicine, Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, USA

Best Practices for Ensuring Worker Safety and Well-being on Fish Farm

I Amr Helal (PhD), Head, Fish Rearing Lab, Aquaculture Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt

Successful Tips, Techniques and Ideas to Avoid Common Mistakes

I Diaa Al-Kenawy, Professor, Senior Researcher, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR)

Open Discussion & Q/A

Closing remarks

I WorldFish, (USSEC) and (LFRPDA)

 

Please note: The presentations will be in the English language, while the training will be delivered in the Arabic language. 

We look forward to your active participation.

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