The Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) is a scientific forum organized by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) once every three years to understand the global trends and address issues and challenges faced by the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The main purpose of this Forum is to provide an international platform for eminent scientists, young researchers, and other stakeholders across the globe to share their research experiences and innovative ideas. By facilitating the exchange of diverse range of knowledge and expertise, the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) with the Theme ‘Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific’ aims to address key issues towards developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. We cordially invite you to join us for the 14AFAF scheduled during 12-15 February 2025.
Important Dates
- Start of Registration 01 May 2024
- Start of Receipt of Abstracts 10 May 2024
- Last Date for Submission of Abstracts 05 November 2024
- Acceptance of Abstracts 06 November 2024
- Early-bird Registration Closing Date 12 November 2024
Technical Sessions
- 1Resource Assessment and Management for Sustainable Fisheries
- 2Sustainable Aquaculture Intensification and Diversification
- 3SMART Aquaculture for Resource-use Efficiency
- 4Fish Genetics, Genomics & Biotechnology
- 5Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Feed Technology and Alternate Feed Resources
- 6Aquatic Animal Health Management and Antimicrobial Resistance
- 7Aquatic Biodiversity, Environment and Ecosystem Services
- 8Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries & Aquaculture and Resilient Strategies
- 9Post-harvest Processing, Value-addition, and Food Safety
- 10Socio-economic Dynamics & Extension in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- 11Gender in Fisheries & Aquaculture
- 12Fisheries Education, Skill Development and Technology Incubation
- 13Fish Marketing, Value Chains and Trade
- 14Fisheries Policy, Law, and Governance
Our Speakers
Prof. S. Ayyappan
Former Secretary, DARE, Govt. of India and DG, ICAR & Chairman, NABL
Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed
Director General, WorldFish
Prof. Neil Loneragan
Professor Emeritus, Murdoch University, Australia
Prof. Jun Zou
Professor, Shanghai Ocean University (China)
Prof. Nicholas Andrew Robinson
Senior Scientist, Nofima & Professor, Deakin University
Dr. Krishna R. Salin
Chair, Aquaculture Program, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Prof. Alice Joan G. Ferrer
Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Dr. Eduardo M. Leano
Director General and Senior Programme Officer Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific, Thailand
Dr. Matthew Camilleri
Leader, Fisheries Global and Regional Processes Team, FAO
Dr. Arun K. Dhar
Professor & Director, University of Arizona, USA
Dr. Nikita Gopal
Chair, Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section (GAFS) of the Asian Fisheries Society
Dr. Maarten Bavinck
Professor (Emeritus), University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ms Angela Lentisco
Fishery and Aquaculture Officer, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, FAO
Dr. Marcio Castro de Souza
Senior Fishery Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO
Prof. Dr. Soottawat Benjakul
Professor & Director, ICE-SSI, Prince of Songkla University
Organizers
Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society based in Asia founded in 1984. The main aim of the society is to build a network of scientists and stakeholders involved in fisheries and aquaculture. The society is proactive in establishing local branches in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance cooperation in addressing fisheries-related issues in specific areas.The main goals of the AFS are: to promote effective interactions among Asian fisheries and aquaculture scientists and technicians, and to encourage complementary research activities,information sharing and publication of research outcomes; to create awareness of the importance of cultivation, ..... Read More
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India which is responsible for coordinating agricultural research and education in India through its 113 research institutes and wide linkage with the network of Central and State Agricultural Universities.. The eight fisheries research institutes, namely 1) ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi;ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI),Barrackpore; ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), ..... Read More
The Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB), founded in 1986 at the College of Fisheries, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, is one of the most successful branches of the Asian Fisheries Society. Similar to the parent body, AFSIB has been organizing triennial events (IFF/IFAF) since 1987 in different parts of India. The AFSIB also successfully organized the 8AFF in Kochi,India in collaboration with ICAR-CMFRI during November 2007 where more than 1000 scientists including 385 foreign delegates from 33 countries participated. Further, AFSIB collaborated in organizing the 5th International Symposium ..... Read More
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