Blue Transformation: Maximizing the contribution of Aquatic Food Systems to the 2030 Sustainable Agenda in SIDS

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Blue Transformation: Maximizing the contribution of Aquatic Food Systems
to the 2030 Sustainable Agenda in SIDS

Monday, 7 October 2024 | 15:00 - 16:30 (CEST) - 9:00 - 10:30 (EST)
Virtual or In-person in Geneva (Building H of Palais des Nations, Room H. 313)

The FAO Liaison Offices in Brussels, Geneva, New York and the FAO Office of SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs in collaboration with FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Division are organizing a hybrid dialogue event on `Blue Transformation: Maximizing the contribution of Aquatic Food Systems to the 2030 Sustainable Agenda in SIDS´ to explore potential solutions that respond to the calls made at the SIDS4 conference. The event will focus on current successes and experiences- particularly in the development of sustainable and integrated aquatic food value chains, that can provide lessons learned and pathways for a Blue Transformation in SIDS. The event will feature a variety of voices, including FAO Members and other relevant stakeholders.

The main objectives of this dialogue are:

1. To provide an overview of trends concerning fisheries and aquaculture in SIDS.
2. To identify and share solutions for developing sustainable aquatic food systems, while highlighting the opportunities offered by Blue Transformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Agenda

Opening Remarks
H.E. Ambassador Leslie Ramsammy, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Guyana
H.E. Ambassador Mere Falemka, Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum

Speakers
Carlos Fuentevilla, Fishery Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO HQs Rome
Aracy Rodrigues, Technician, National Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ministry of the Sea, The Republic of Cabo Verde
Angel Luis Franco, Director of Fisheries Resources, Dominican Republic
Xiangjun Yao, FAO Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific, FAO Subregional Office for Asia-Pacific

Closing Remarks
Angélica Jácome, Director of the FAO Office of SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs

Moderation by Dominque Burgeon, Director of FAO Liaison Office in Geneva

For any questions or inquiries, please contact: [email protected]