Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

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The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being organized in New Delhi during February 12-14, 2025.

About Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

• It is a triennial event of the Asian Fisheries Society which has a strong legacy of fostering global collaboration in the sector.
• Since its inception, the forum has been successfully hosted in multiple countries across Asia.
• This prestigious event is being hosted in India for the 2nd time after the 8AFAF held at Kochi in 2007.
• The forum will provide a platform to showcase India’s contributions, strengthen international partnerships, and promote innovative approaches for sustainable, resilient, and economically viable fish production systems.
• With a rapidly expanding blue economy, progressive government policies, and significant scientific advancements, India has emerged as a key player in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
• India occupies 2nd position in total fish production and also aquaculture production globally.
• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Key facts about 14th AFAF

• The 14th AFAF brings together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders.
• Theme of 14th AFAF: “Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific”
• It is being jointly organized by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Kuala Lumpur; Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi; the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India; and the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB), Mangalore.

Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum FAQs

Q1: What is the rank of India in fisheries and aquaculture?

Ans: India is the third largest fish producing country, contributing 8 percent to the global fish production and ranks second in aquaculture production.

Q2: Where is the Indian Council for Agricultural research situated?

Ans: New Delhi

Source: PIB