GSA, BAP Recognized by FAO for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) have achieved special recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, GSA has announced. GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony in Rome on Wednesday, October 15.
GSA and BAP were selected for recognition in the area of sustainable aquatic food systems, which showcases technical leadership collaboration and innovation in sustainable agrifood systems transformation. Recognition is aligned with FAO’s four ‘betters’ – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life – and reflects the World Food Day theme (“hand in hand for better foods and a better future”).
This week marks FAO’s World Food Forum week and celebrates both FAO’s 80th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.
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 are eligible to receive recognition.
About Global Seafood Alliance
The Global Seafood Alliance is an international, nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. Through the development of its certification programs, GSA has become the leading provider of assurances for wild and farmed seafood globally. The organization’s work addresses the full spectrum of responsibility, from environmental responsibility and social accountability to food safety. Established in 1997 as the Global Aquaculture Alliance, GSA is headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., USA. To learn more, visit www.globalseafood.org.
