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The Renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture
Seizing the opportunities
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Wednesday 23rd June 2010
Venue to be confirmed (Edinburgh)
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Keynote speakers- Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Minister for Environment, The Scottish Government
- Professor Constantin Vamvakas, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, University of Ghent - Belgium and former adviser to the Director General, Directorate of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, European Commission
- Dr Philip Smith, Development Director, Aquaculture Stewardship Council
The aquaculture industry, the culture of animals and plants in water environments, is of great national importance to Scotland and makes a significant economic contribution. Scotland is the third-largest salmon producer in the world, with a global market share of 10%. Fish and shellfish make up the largest proportion (55%) of food exported overseas. Aquaculture makes an important contribution to the rural economy, especially in the western and northern isles, where many communities are sustained by the employment provided - about 1,500 direct jobs with a further 4,700 downstream. Consequently, supporting aquaculture production, processing and associated businesses is vital, whilst sustainable practices that conserve the natural environment are also of paramount importance.
The renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture, launched by Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Minister for Environment, The Scottish Government on 21 May 2009 in the Scottish Parliament, sets out a shared vision for sustainable, diverse, market-led and profitable farmed fish and shellfish industries in Scotland. One year on from its launch this conference will hear from Government, industry, environmental stakeholders and the research community on what their vision is for Scottish Aquaculture. What are the key challenges? How do we combat them? How can the Scottish Aquaculture industry help achieve broader goals for Scotland, including economic development? How is it achievable?
This timely conference will be opened by Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Minister for Environment, The Scottish Government who will provide an outline of where the Government is at in progressing the Framework for Scottish Aquaculture including the work of the Ministerial Working Groups on Aquaculture.
We will also:
- Learn more about the recent new proposals to streamline and improve efficiency of the planning process within the Scottish aquaculture industry.
- Hear from key environmental stakeholders on the need for sustainable practices that conserve the natural environment as well as understand more about the work or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and how it will impact the Scottish industry.
- Discuss how the economic downturn has impacted the Scottish Aquaculture industry and debate how the sector can better attract investment ensuring long term competiveness.
- Understand how the future of the aquaculture industry is being underpinned by strategic scientific research.
- Learn how the framework links with Scotland’s National Food and drink Policy and explore how the aquaculture industry can make best use of the Scottish quality brand.
- Hear from the retail sector on what they are doing to ensure food is sourced sustainably and meets consumer needs.
An agenda for the day can be found by following the appropriate link above. This will be continually updated so do please check back regularly.
Whilst we are pulling the details together for this event, please register your interest below or book your place now to receive the early bird booking discount.
You can view a copy of A Fresh Start: The renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/Fisheries/Fish-Shellfish
If you have any questions please email us or call 0131 272 2133. |
Conference development by: Malcolm Anderson
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