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This site contains information on our offsite in-person side events for 4th International Conference on SIDS4 | 27-30 May 2024; Antigua and Barbuda.
Seminar 1 - Revitalizing SIDS Economies & Food and Nutrition Security through the Sustainable Use of our Living Marine Resources
Seminar 1 - Revitalizing SIDS Economies & Food and Nutrition Security through the Sustainable Use of our Living Marine Resources
The purpose of this seminar is to engage in an interactive multi-agency discussion on the sustainable use of living marine resources and the vital role of aquatic foods (including fish and other seafood) in the post-COVID revitalization of the economics of SIDS, with a focus on Caribbean SIDS, and to highlight the value of the region’s natural aquatic resource base for improving the region’s food and nutrition security while helping to chart the course towards resilient prosperity by helping to reduce the region’s food import bill by 25% by 2025, in accordance with the CARICOM Heads of Government mandate of 2020.
Welcome Remarks: Hon. Samal Duggins, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Watch the full session recording, including presentations and moderated discussion. Individual presentations and moderated discussion segment also appear in shorter videos below. Chaired by Adele Ramos, Communications Officer, CRFM Secretariat.
The Road to Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture: the CRFM’s 2030 Vision for Caribbean SIDS : Mr. Milton Haughton, Executive Director, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat
Leveraging Collaboration and Innovation to Drive the Sustainable Use of the Caribbean Living Marine Resources: Ambassador H.E. Daven Joseph, Office of the Prime Minister, Antigua and Barbuda
Caribbean Fisheries Authorities as Change Agents in Achieving Food and Nutrition Security through Sustainable Use of Marine Living Resources - The Jamaica Experience: Dr. Gavin Bellamy, Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority, Jamaica
Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving Sustainable Use of the Living Marine Resources for Food Security and Economic Development of Pacific SIDS: Representative from the Pacific Region - Dr. Salome Taufa, Resource Economist and Team Leader Fisheries at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Towards CARICOM’s Resilient Prosperity: Marine Biodiversity and Environmental Health as a foundation for Accelerating Blue Growth through the Sustainable Use of Living Marine Resources: Mr. Kareem Sabir, Senior Project Officer - Sustainable Development, CARICOM Secretariat
Moderated Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges for Revitalizing SIDS Economies & Food and Nutrition Security through Sustainable Use of Marine Resources: Moderated by Dr. Maren Headley, Programme Manager - Fisheries Management and Development, CRFM Secretariat
Seminar 2 - Accelerating the Decarbonization of Fisheries in the Caribbean: from science-based targets to climate mitigation finance
Seminar 2 - Accelerating the Decarbonization of Fisheries in the Caribbean: from science-based targets to climate mitigation finance
This seminar, entitled: Accelerating the Decarbonization of Fisheries in the Caribbean: from science based targets to climate mitigation finance, is intended to strengthen the dialogue on how the fisheries and aquaculture sector can contribute to positive change in this regard.
Welcome Remarks: Hon. Samal Duggins, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Watch the full session recording, including presentations and moderated discussion. Individual presentations and moderated discussion segment also appear in shorter videos below. Chaired by Ian Horsford, Chief Fisheries, Officer, Fisheries Division, Antigua and Barbuda.
Charting a Prosperous Course Towards a Climate Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector in CRFM Member States: Mr. Milton Haughton, Executive Director, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat
Internalizing International Best Practices on Decarbonization in Fisheries: The Case of Belize: Mr. Frédéric Perron-Welch, Head of Climate and Nature Policy, Green Initiative
Leveraging Regional and International Partnerships for Attaining Science-based Climate Targets in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of Caribbean SIDS: Mr. Keith E. Nichols, Head, Special Projects, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
Charting a Prosperous Course Towards a Climate Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector in CRFM Member States: Mr. Milton Haughton, Executive Director, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat
Moderated Discussion: Perspectives on Decarbonization & Climate Financing for Fisheries & Aquaculture in the Caribbean: Moderator: Ms. Adele Ramos, Communications Officer, CRFM Secretariat
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Full Video Playlist (17 videos)
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