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Session 3 – Climate Action – Industry’s Climate Response 🌊 With our final session of the day, we explored the seafood sector's proactive response to climate action! Discover our speakers' topics below: Pelagic fisheries (Shore Power, hydrogen and beyond) 🗣️ Ed Farrell – KFO (Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation) Ed Farrell, Chief Scientific & Sustainability Officer at Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, delved into the carbon footprint analyses of the Irish fishing fleet. Gaining insights into the industry's role in addressing climate change, the positive impact of fishing, and ongoing contributions to sustainable marine resource management. Salmon farming (feed and logistics) 🗣️ Catherine McManus - MOWI Ireland Catherine, Operations Director of Mowi Ireland, the largest organic farmed salmon producer in Ireland, shared MOWI's approach to reducing emissions in organic salmon production. Exploring the innovations and strategies being employed in environmental and organic aquaculture production management. The Impact of a Farm Lifecycle Assessment on our Business Strategy 🗣️ Joan Molloy - Blackshell Mussels Ltd Joan, from Blackshell Mussels Ltd, sheded light on sustainability practices at their family mussel farm. Educating us on how their business choices are informed by lifecycle assessments, focusing on organic rope mussels and biodegradable cotton mesh for mussel farming. Carbon and Norwegian seafood – markets and consumers 🗣️ Ove Johansen - Nofima Research Institute Norway Ove, who has a master's degree in marketing, discussed the seafood market access with a focus on the environmental performance and carbon footprint of seafood. Gaining insights into the intersection of market dynamics and sustainability in the Norwegian seafood industry. #SeafoodClimateAction #IrishSeafood #IrishAquaculture

🌊🐟 The Urgent Need for Sustainable Seafood Production: Overfishing has pushed our oceans to the brink, threatening marine biodiversity and food security. As we face the consequences of decades of unsustainable fishing practices, it's time to shift towards more environmentally conscious solutions. 🌿🌍 Organic Aquaculture: A Path to a Healthier Planet: Organic aquaculture offers a sustainable alternative that prioritizes the well-being of our oceans and the future of seafood. By embracing organic practices, we can protect marine ecosystems, promote animal welfare, and deliver high-quality, chemical-free seafood to consumers. 🚀 Join the Movement: We can make a difference by supporting organic aquaculture initiatives and promoting sustainable seafood options. Let's raise awareness, drive change, and safeguard the health of our oceans for generations to come. It's time to #ChooseEcologic 🌊🌿🐟 David Attenborough Explains What We Need to Do to Stop Over-Fishing The film has been produced with Friends of Ocean Action, Silverback Films, the World Economic Forum, and WWF and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed).

NEW INITIATIVE TO DECARBONISE THAI SHRIMP SUPPLY CHAIN Thai Union Group PCL., the world’s #seafood leader, has launched an innovative programme to significantly reduce #greenhousegas (GHG) emissions within the #shrimp supply chain. The Shrimp #Decarbonisation initiative, which was developed in collaboration with global environmental organisation The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Ahold Delhaize USA, marks a significant step towards more #sustainable #aquaculture practices. https://lnkd.in/eeBFEGYA

🔥 Smoked seafood products have become increasingly popular over the years. Amidst surging demand, it is vital that we prioritize sustainability. 🐟 Acme Smoked Fish Corp recognizes its responsibility to source seafood in a way that supports the long-term health of fisheries and aquaculture, minimizes environmental and social impacts, and contributes to the well-being of the communities from which the seafood is sourced. 💬 "Acme is committed to engaging our stakeholders to decarbonize the seafood industry, increase transparency and traceability across the supply chain, and support the resiliency of communities that rely on seafood." shares Alexandra Golub, Sustainability Manager at Acme. Learn more about the initiative on seafoodmap.org 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTHhAwwd 

 🌍🌊 Achieving environmentally #sustainable and socially responsible #seafood production requires a profound commitment to strategic collaboration and innovative solutions. In light of this, we are proud to announce our membership in the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions. This global community is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of seafood #supplychains worldwide, focusing on environmental responsibility and implementing verifiable improvements and safeguards for social responsibility. At Koltiva, we've been involved in #seascapes since 2018, making a positive impact by creating resilient, transparent, and climate-smart supply chains. This includes:  🌊 Supporting over 6,000 registered smallholder #aquaculture producers.  🧾 Recording 570 tons of traceable transactions.  🎓 Training 205 smallholders in Indonesia in good aquaculture practices.    Through collaborative efforts and impactful sustainability initiatives, we believe in achieving greater outcomes together. Our partnership with the Alliance community connects us with groups that share our vision of a world where seafood abundance supports thriving oceans, communities, and workers. We are optimistic about the collective impact we can make through meaningful partnerships and impact-focused sustainability interventions that prioritize the people who enable seafood production. We are honored to be part of the Alliance Global Hub community on this journey. Our Head of Sector Aquatic Resource, Sarah Harding stated, "This provides an opportunity for us to learn and collaborate with other organizations on sustainability goals. Currently, our applications are primarily focused on agriculture, and while we have made strides in aquaculture sectors like #seaweed and #shrimp, there is still a need for further refinement to address the unique challenges of seafood #traceability. Access to the collective knowledge and resources of the CASS can significantly aid in this development process."    Together, we continue the vital work of improving seafood supply chains for the benefit of people and the planet! #Seafood4Good 

What are your commitments to sustainable aquaculture? 🌊🐠 As consumers, the choices we make play a crucial role in shaping the future of our oceans and planet. Taking advantage of the #EarthDay 🌏, let's dive into a few simple ways we can contribute to a greener seafood industry: 🐟 Choose Responsibly: When purchasing seafood, opt for sustainably sourced products. Look for labels such as Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), which indicate that the products were harvested or farmed using practices that minimise environmental impact and promote responsible management. 🌱Diversify Your Diet: Explore a variety of seafood options beyond the usual choices. Species like bivalves and seaweed can be delicious and have a smaller environmental footprint, contributing to ecosystem health. 📚 Stay Informed: Educate yourself about the environmental practices of aquaculture companies and fisheries. Support businesses that prioritise sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices. Stay updated on news and initiatives related to aquaculture to make informed choices. 🍽️ Reduce Food Waste: Be mindful of portion sizes and avoid overbuying seafood. Properly store leftovers and use them in creative recipes. By minimising food waste, we reduce the overall demand for seafood production. Share your commitments to sustainable aquaculture with us! Whether it's reducing plastic use, supporting local seafood, or advocating for policy changes, let's make waves together in protecting our blue planet. 🌊🐠🌏 #SustainableAquaculture #ProtectOurOceans #YAS

The future of food is blue. 💙 And we need to be sharing this message with the world. That was my call to action as the keynote of this year's Aquaculture New Zealand conference, where I had the privilege of addressing a room filled with passionate farmers, scientists, and industry experts from New Zealand's aquaculture sector. Their stories are compelling and deserve a global audience. Why share our seafood stories? Today's seafood consumers differ markedly from their predecessors. They crave transparency, authenticity, and connection. That means there's no more time for being humble. This is the time to shout about our progress and our innovation, and bring the seafood consumer into our world, in a way we never have before. This isn't just a PR move; it's a game-changer. People protect what they love, and they can't love what they don't understand. Right now, the future of food is at a crossroads. Topics like offshore aquaculture expansion and novel feed developments - the capacity of our oceans to feed billions - are on the line. Bringing consumers into our world, helping them understand it, and fostering their love and support could be the tipping point to accelerating a sustainable "blue" food future. And if the future of food is blue, the future of food is happening right here in New Zealand. 🇳🇿 Tēnā koutou.

Excited to read key insights from the newly released "Ocean of Opportunities" report by the United Nations, which underscores the incredible potential of #seaweed. This comprehensive report highlights how seaweed farming is a powerhouse for sustainable development, offering solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges related to global food supply, biodiversity and climate resilience. The report emphasizes the role of seaweed in bolstering coastal defenses against climate impacts, enhancing ecosystem integrity, and supporting communities in maintaining their livelihoods despite changing climate conditions. The seaweed industry also offers unique opportunities for economic empowerment, especially for women, by integrating them into all levels of the value chain. Also exciting to read the success of Catchgreen's work, seeking to replace traditional plastic ropes with biodegradable alternatives. I am proud to see these global insights mirrored in Plan International's Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project in Coastal Kenya, where in partnership with Cascadia Seaweed, we collaborate with women-led seaweed groups to harness the benefits of seaweed farming. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gbn2uUmi

Exploring Sustainable Agriculture in China Last week, the BellaTerra team visited two Chinese companies making progress on their sustainability journeys. In Henan Province, we visited a swine company implementing sustainable production practices and sees the benefit of acting early on sustainability, but hopes to see more downstream demand from more consumer facing companies. It was impressive to witness their innovative practices that prioritize both animal welfare and environmental stewardship, taking measures to address deforestation risk in its soybean meal sourcing. Then we traveled to the picturesque landscapes of Inner Mongolia to visit an organic dairy farm that is taking an innovative approach to produce organic milk in the desert, growing their own organic feed raw materials. The company has developed itself into a national brand, with the aim of improving water resource management, enhancing local biodiversity, and creating a sustainable and farm-to-consumer cycle. #SustainableAgriculture #SustainableSwineProduction #InnovationInFarming #AnimalWelfare #EnvironmentalStewardship #DeforestationSolutions #SoybeanSourcing #SustainableFarming #OrganicDairyFarm #BiodiversityConservation #FarmToTable #GreenInitiatives #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainablePractices #ChinaAgri #FarmLife #SustainableSourcing #EcoFriendlyFarming #futureofagriculture

🌿 Skretting's Journey "Beyond Sustainability" 🌿 We invite you to read the latest news on Skretting's Impact Report, presented in their 2023 report with a focus on transparency and critical progress assessment as they approach their 2025 sustainability targets. Key achievements include: Total carbon footprint reduction by 10.4% across all scopes. Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.1% from 2018 to 2023. Skretting Chile’s salmon feed plant achieved the world’s first certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Feed Standard. “We are continuously increasing our knowledge and will keep reducing our impact through efficiency improvements, better data quality, changes in raw material compositions and sourcing,” said Bastiaan van Tilburg, Skretting’s CEO. Skretting’s collaboration with #EcoVadis highlights the importance of supplier partnerships in driving sustainable seafood production. However, challenges remain. In 2023, only 77% of marine ingredients were certified or from Fishery Improvement Projects, down from 84% in 2022. Skretting calls on the industry to share the responsibility for environmental and social impact, emphasizing the need for collective action to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Skretting's Impact Report is a call to arms for the entire value chain to move in the same direction, fostering innovation, and reducing dependency on certain ingredients. 🔗 Read the Full Story Here https://lnkd.in/dVibB9hh #Sustainability #Aquaculture #Skretting #ImpactReport #Innovation #IndustryNews