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Blue Food Forum Set to Transform Aquatic Food Systems in Tanzania: September 12-13, 2024

September 10, 2024
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Blue Food Forum Tanzania 2024

The upcoming Blue Food Forum, scheduled for September 12-13, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is poised to be a significant event focusing on the sustainable development of aquatic food value chains.

Organized under the FISH4ACP initiative, the forum aims to highlight best practices and lessons learned in aquatic food systems that contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability.

FISH4ACP is a global initiative driven by the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development.

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The program is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations with funding from the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Key Objectives

The forum will bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including food producers, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to discuss and explore:

  • The role of aquatic food value chains in transforming food systems and contributing to the UN’s 2030 Agenda and the European Union’s Green Deal.
  • Identification of successful practices and opportunities for expanding aquatic food value chains.
  • Investment opportunities to enhance the development of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

Event Details

  • Location: Julius Nyerere International Convention Center, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Dates: September 12-13, 2024.

Participants can expect engaging discussions, panel sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of aquatic food systems.

Further information and registration details can be found on the official FISH4ACP website.

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