Background
Global Sustainable Aquaculture Advancement Partnership (GSAAP)
GSAAP is made up of aquaculture-related universities and scientific research agencies, leading enterprises, social groups and related international organizations that are in the backbone of the industry. GSAAP will improve global and regional networking for aquaculture, strengthen capacity building for aquaculture stakeholders, develop and disseminate new knowledge products, and facilitate the collection and sharing of knowledge and success stories in sustainable aquaculture development.
GSAAP was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences. Due to its unique position as a specialized agency of the UN and facilitator of intergovernmental processes, FAO is well-positioned to connect technical, development and financial partners, policymakers, producers, scientists and innovators, in all sectors of agrifood systems through a shared global agenda.
The GSAAP aims to:
- serve as a global platform to discuss key issues and challenges, innovations and findings in the development of the aquaculture sector; and formulate solutions to address the issues and challenges for long term sustainability;
- facilitate aquaculture innovation and advancement in science, technology, farming systems and practices through extensive collaboration and exchange;
- provide strategy advice, technical assistance, and think-tank services upon the request of clients, including but not limited to country governments, enterprises and other entities towards achieving sustainable aquaculture;
- advocate and disseminate sustainable practices and successful development approaches of diversified aquaculture systems and technology across nations and continents;
- serve as a multi-stakeholder platform for the advocacy of global aquaculture and enhance dialogue with the public; and foster an inclusive partnership and cooperation mechanisms with the international community.