The third session of the 2020/2021 SAFET Virtual Conference, Technologies for Small Scale Fisheries was an interactive and informative session that presented some of the latest implementations of technologies for improving small scale fisheries, followed by a virtual technology expo which provided opportunities for technology service providers to engage with conference participants.
A series of deep-dive discussions on global initiatives toward achieving a sustainable ocean economy.
Date: Monday-Friday, 1-5 March 2021
Time: 20:00 PM - 01:00 AM (UTC+8)
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A live webinar on "Small-scale fisheries as a nexus of SDGs to ensure a future we want" as part of the Small is bountiful series of webinars from 1-8 June.
Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Time: 20:00 - 21:30 (UTC+8).
Lead organizations: WorldFish, OFI/Memorial University
Supporting organizations: PLAAS, University of Aveiro
Under the leadership of the WorldFish Director of Aquaculture and Science & FISH Director and MC Chair, Dr. Michael Phillips together with Human Condition Management Consulting (HCMC) group will be organizing a five-day leadership development program.
The five objectives of the program will encompass as below :
In lieu of CFS 47 which has been rescheduled to 8 - 12 February 2021 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is organizing a High-Level Virtual Special Event on Food Security and Nutrition from 13-15 October, 2020 to keep food security and nutrition front and centre on the global sustainable development agenda.
Date: Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October 2020
Time: 21:00PM - 01:00 AM (UTC+8)
This event was part of the series of webinars featuring new scientific ‘Blue Papers', commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel).
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Time: 10.00AM-11.30AM (BST) / 17:00-18:30 (UTC+8)
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Tilapia is the world’s second most important farmed fish. Spanning nearly three decades, pioneering selective fish breeding and genetic improvement programs in WorldFish that began in 1988 led to the development of improved tilapia strains, which have been widely disseminated to small holders across the world. WorldFish and partners have played a central role in producing improved strains of Oreochromis niloticus in Asia (GIFT strain), Egypt (Abbassa strain), Ghana (Akosombo strain) and Malawi (Oreochromis shiranus strain).
A presentation highlighting strategic projects with the potential to transform the nutrition and livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Odisha.
Date: Monday, 14 December 2020
Time: 16:30-18:00 (UTC+8)
A virtual dialogue exploring technological advancements to boost small-scale fisheries in Commonwealth countries.
Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Time: 17:30 - 19:00 (UTC+8)
In this event hosted by The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment (CCA), multi-sector experts came together to discuss current innovative trends in the digitalization of aquatic food systems.