Applications Invited for FAO80: Recognizing excellence in aquatic food systems

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About the Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

About the Event

Since 1945, FAO has been at the forefront of the fight against hunger and malnutrition. Recognizing the critical role of aquatic foods in nourishing communities and sustaining livelihoods, the FAO Conference established the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in 1965, making FAO the leading global forum for advancing sustainable aquatic food systems and strengthening their contribution to combatting hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

However, achieving sustainable aquatic food systems depends on the actions of people and institutions all over the world.

To celebrate its 80th anniversary and mark the 30th Anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, FAO is launching a special recognition to highlight effective practices and innovations that have contributed to the responsible and sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, strengthening their contribution to poverty alleviation, food and nutrition security, and healthy aquatic ecosystems.

This FAO special recognition will highlight efforts that have been driving progress under FAO's Blue Transformation.

Eligibility

National, regional, and local administrations, research and development institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations that have made a meaningful impact on the sustainable and responsible development of fisheries and aquaculture.

How to Apply

Submissions are open until 30 June 2025 and should be made for either fisheries or aquaculture, including their value chains.

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