The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA)
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http://www.fao.org/fishery/en 31st Session of the Committee on Fisheries 9-13 June 2014. © FAO: http://www.fao.org
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- 2. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 People have never consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their well- being as today.
- 3. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 COFI and FAO Major achievements & milestones International instruments – Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Compliance Agreement & Port State Measures Agreement International guidelines
- 4. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 COFI and FAO Major achievements & milestones IPOAs – seabirds, sharks, capacity, IUU-fishing COFI Sub-Committees – aquaculture & fish trade
- 5. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 Principles & standards since 1995 Code of Conduct Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture Promoting an ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture Building fair and responsible systems Transition from resource users to resource stewards
- 6. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 SOFIA Trends Key trends in fisheries & aquaculture • Consumption of fish now over 19kg – doubled in 50 years • World aquaculture production all-time high • State of marine fish stocks improving • Among most traded food commodities • Supports livelihood of 10-12 % of global population
- 7. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 • Support implementation of the Code • Invest for food security • Recognize importance of small-scale fisheries, including equitable rights • Strengthen regional governance • Forge strategic partnerships Challenges and actions needed Fisheries & aquaculture sector should
- 8. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014 The Blue Growth Initiative Golden opportunity The sustainable contribution and conservation of living renewable resources in the marine and fresh water ecosystems, as well as adjacent coastal and inland ecosystems, to food and nutrition security and poverty alleviation.