Events
Upcoming Events
Global Agriculture Innovation Forum: Innovations in Genetic Improvement of Food Systems
A virtual forum exploring leading innovations to improve animal health and food system resilience. Date: 11 May-8 June 2021 Time: 21:00-22:30 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Purdue University’s Office of International Programs in...
2nd Virtual Conference on Agri, Food and Aqua
A virtual gathering of food system leaders, researchers and experts to explore innovative solutions for improving the sustainable production of food from agriculture and aquaculture. Date: Wednesday-Thursday, 12-13 May 2021 Time: 20:00-05:00 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot (Please...
Ethical and inclusive communication on small-scale fisheries
A virtual dialogue exploring effective approaches to ethical and inclusive communication on small-scale fisheries. Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2021 Time: 20:00-21:15 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot In the lead up to the International Day of Biological Diversity, a virtual event hosted...
Transforming food systems with aquatic foods: Scaling up sustainable production solutions
An Independent Dialogue exploring the actions needed to drive aquatic food solutions as part of the UN Food Systems Summit. Date: Thursday, 20 May 2021 Time: 19:00-20:30 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot Add to Calendar Add to Google Calendar Add to Yahoo Calendar In the lead up to...
Kick-Off Conference of The Un Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
An international conference to kick-off the launch event of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Date: Monday-Wednesday, 31 May-2 June 2021 *Stay tuned for the registration link for virtual audience* The United Nations has proclaimed a Decade of Ocean...
World Aquaculture 2020
An international virtual trade show to showcase the latest aquaculture technologies from around the world. Date: Monday-Friday, 14-18 June 2021 Click here to register and save your spot Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the latest aquaculture research, innovations and technology from around...
UN 2021 Food Systems Pre-Summit
A virtual discussion exploring innovative solutions to accelerate food systems transformation for healthy and sustainable diets in low- and middle-income countries. Date: Monday-Wednesday, 19-21 July 2021 Stay tuned for the registration link In the lead up to the UN 2021 Food Systems Summit in...
11th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture (DAA11)
A forum t o explore the technical knowledge and experiences surrounding aquatic animal health. Date: Monday-Thursday, 23-26 August 2021 *Stay tuned for the registration link for virtual audience* The Diseases in Asian Aquaculture (DAA) series is held once in every three years and for 2021, the...
World Fisheries Congress 2021: ‘Sharing Our Oceans And Rivers – A Vision For The World’s Fisheries’
An international fisheries conference to discuss the latest advances in global fisheries. Date: Monday-Friday, 20-24 September 2021 *Stay tuned for the registration link for virtual audience* The 8th World Fisheries Congress will be the largest gathering of research, industry and management sectors...
Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium +20: Aquaculture for Food and Sustainable Development
A hybrid conference under the theme “Aquaculture for food and sustainable development”, to identify policy and technology innovations, investment opportunities and fruitful areas of cooperation in aquaculture for food and sustainable development. Date: Wednesday-Monday, 22-27 September 2021 Click...
Aquaculture Africa 2021
An international event made up of trade exhibitions, industry forums, student sessions and activities, satellite workshops and various meetings/forums to learn more about aquaculture development in Egypt and Africa. Date: Saturday-Tuesday, 11-14 December 2021 Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt...
Past Events
UN Nutrition discussion paper launch: The role of aquatic foods in sustainable healthy diets
Food, nutrition and development experts explore diverse aquatic foods as solutions for an inclusive, resilient transformation of global food systems. Date: Friday, 7 May 2021 Time: 20:00-21:30 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot Click here to read the discussion paper Diverse aquatic...
Aquaculture Africa Magazine Focus: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
A virtual webinar exploring innovative solutions to boost marine and fisheries research in Kenya. Date: Thursday, 6 May 2021 Time: 21:00 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot In this virtual webinar hosted by Aquaculture Africa Magazine, a group of students from the Kenya Marine and...
Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy
A virtual discussion exploring innovative aquatic food system solutions for achieving a more sustainable, inclusive, resilient post-pandemic economy. Date: Monday, 3 May 2021 Time: 15:30-17:00 (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is hosting their 54th...
Feeding Africa: Leadership to scale up successful innovations
A high-level virtual dialogue exploring innovative solutions to boost the resilience and productivity of food systems in Africa. Date: Thursday-Friday, 29-30 April 2021 Time: 19:00 PM - 00:30 AM (UTC+8) Click here to register and save your spot In this discussion event co-hosted by the...
Transforming food systems with aquatic foods: Access to sustainable, safe and nutritious food for all
An Independent Dialogue exploring the actions needed to drive aquatic food solutions as part of the UN Food System Summit. Date: Friday, 30 April 2021 Time: 19:00-20:30 (UTC+8) Watch the recording: In the lead up to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit , the Global Action Network, Sustainable Food from...
14th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women
A virtual dialogue exploring ways to build the recognition of women in aquatic food systems and support equitable outcomes in the Pacific. Date: Tuesday-Thursday, 27-29 April 2021 Time: 18:48-19:48 (UTC+8) In this virtual conference hosted by The Pacific Community (SPC), decision-makers,...
Aligning on Key Principles of Sustainable Diets
A virtual convening of key stakeholders across food systems to discuss ways to boost sustainable consumption of healthy and nutritious diets. Date: Thursday, 22 April 2021 Time: 23:00-00:30 (UTC+8) In this virtual discussion hosted by World Wildlife Fund (WWF-US), prominent global leaders from the...
Launch of the Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA II)
A virtual event to launch the second cycle of the global assessment of the socioeconomic and environmental states of the ocean ecosystem. Date: Wednesday, 21 April 2021 In this virtual event hosted by the United Nations, research, development and civil society leads came together to launch the...
Mobilizing food system change with private sector leadership: Lessons from aquaculture
An independent food systems dialogue exploring innovative solutions to boost private sector collaborations in food systems transformation with aquatic foods. Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021 Time: 22:00-00:00 (UTC+8) In this virtual discussion co-hosted by the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) and World...
Practical Aquaculture Feed Management
A virtual training session exploring innovative solutions to boost the sustainability of aquaculture feed management in food production systems in Africa. Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021 Time: 21:00 (UTC+8) In this virtual training session hosted by Aquaculture Africa Magazine, aquaculture experts...
Characteristics and performance of co-management in Asia
A virtual webinar exploring innovative solutions to boost the productivity and resilience of small-scale fisheries across the Asian region. Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021 Time: 15:00-17:00 (UTC+8) Watch the event recording: In this virtual discussion hosted by FAO and Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission...
Information and communication technologies for small-scale fisheries (ICT4SSF)
A virtual webinar exploring technological solutions to boost the productivity and resilience of aquatic food systems for income and food security in Asia. Date: Tuesday, 6 April 2021 Time: 15:00-17:00 (UTC+8) Watch the event recording: In this virtual discussion hosted by FAO and Asia-Pacific...