Fish from inland rivers and lakes, whether wild or raised through freshwater aquaculture, have the potential to make significant contributions to healthy diets and sustainable food supplies in Europe. This is the main message of two important meetings of FAO’s European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC), being held this week in Germany.

Members will discuss the development of the Commission’s work plan and strategy at the Thirtieth Session of EIFAAC, to be held 11–13 September in Dresden, hosted by the Government of Germany. Preceding the session will be the EIFAAC Symposium, to be held from 9–11 September, which focuses on food safety, certification, diadromous fish, and conservation conflicts in European freshwater rivers and lakes.