Research and Fish Health Special Session
Friday, November 22, 2024 10.40 - 12.40 Olivier
Chair: Viskam Wijawardena
Defining Critical Aquatic Animal Health R&D Needs for
Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Africa
Despite the promising advancements in the aquaculture sector in Africa, there are signifi cant diseases challenges that need to be addressed. The I nternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through its mandate of peaceful uses in nuclear technologies, helps member states to achieve enhanced and superior agricultural products, better nutrition and health, conserving environment and sustainable livelihoods among other initiatives. The Department of Technical Cooperation and the Animal Production and Health Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Center (NAFA) within IAEA have taken the leadership in these activities in Africa and other regions. Therefore, the IAEA is dedicated and eager to provide assistance and guidance in respect of R&D requirements for the sustainable development of the African Aquaculture Industry.
This special session is a call to action for member states to engage in a meaningful dialogue and collaborate on the critical yet often overlooked challenges in the African aquaculture industry. With a focus on sustainable practices, the session will feature insightful presentations from member states and experts detailing specifi c R&D gaps and needs, and potential solutions.
The session aims to pinpoint essential R&D avenues that are pivotal for the industry’s sustainability. The IAEA stands ready to bridge these gaps, offering robust support through capacity building and knowledge transfer. The culmination of this collaborative effort will be the creation of a white paper—a strategic document that will condense the collective insights and recommendations. This paper will be presented to the IAEA and other key stakeholders.
Session Agenda:
Introduction (IAEA staff)
Keynote address: Overview of aquatic animal health status and ways to combat emerging threat in Africa.
Cameroon – Health/exports
Tunisia (vaccine +diagnostics)
Another MS on production issues (breeding)
15- Innovative tools and technologies for tackling livestock diseases and their potential applications in aquaculture (IAEAT)
Defining Critical Aquatic Animal Health R&D Needs for
Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Africa
Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Africa
Despite the promising advancements in the aquaculture sector in Africa, there are signifi cant diseases challenges that need to be addressed. The I nternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through its mandate of peaceful uses in nuclear technologies, helps member states to achieve enhanced and superior agricultural products, better nutrition and health, conserving environment and sustainable livelihoods among other initiatives. The Department of Technical Cooperation and the Animal Production and Health Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Center (NAFA) within IAEA have taken the leadership in these activities in Africa and other regions. Therefore, the IAEA is dedicated and eager to provide assistance and guidance in respect of R&D requirements for the sustainable development of the African Aquaculture Industry.
This special session is a call to action for member states to engage in a meaningful dialogue and collaborate on the critical yet often overlooked challenges in the African aquaculture industry. With a focus on sustainable practices, the session will feature insightful presentations from member states and experts detailing specifi c R&D gaps and needs, and potential solutions.
The session aims to pinpoint essential R&D avenues that are pivotal for the industry’s sustainability. The IAEA stands ready to bridge these gaps, offering robust support through capacity building and knowledge transfer. The culmination of this collaborative effort will be the creation of a white paper—a strategic document that will condense the collective insights and recommendations. This paper will be presented to the IAEA and other key stakeholders.
Session Agenda:
Introduction (IAEA staff)
Keynote address: Overview of aquatic animal health status and ways to combat emerging threat in Africa.
Cameroon – Health/exports
Tunisia (vaccine +diagnostics)
Another MS on production issues (breeding)
15- Innovative tools and technologies for tackling livestock diseases and their potential applications in aquaculture (IAEAT)