THIRD AQUATIC RESOURCES AND BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE

Conference

The latest Confernce focuses presents a sharper thematic focus and greater integration, strategically centering on high-impact economic sectors reinforced by cross-cutting themes essential to sustainable development.

ARBEC III is organized around seven interconnected research tracks, each addressing priority knowledge gaps and implementation challenges.

1. Sustainable Fisheries & Aquatic Food Systems
   Topics: Stock assessment methodologies, co-management frameworks, post-harvest loss reduction, small-scale fisheries livelihoods, IUU fishing prevention.
2. Climate-Smart Aquaculture
   Topics: Hatchery technology, climate-adapted species, feed formulation, biosecurity, integrated aquaculture.
3. Blue Tourism & Nature-Based Enterprises
   Topics: Ecotourism impacts, community-based natural resource management, coastal spatial planning.
4. Governance, Policy & Finance
   Topics: Evidence-based policymaking, transboundary governance, blue finance instruments.
5. Technology, Data & Digital Innovation
   Topics: Remote sensing, AI applications, IoT monitoring, blockchain traceability, citizen science.
6. Climate Resilience & Ecosystem Health
   Topics: Climate change impacts, ecosystem restoration, invasive species management.
7. Community Engagement, Equity & Capacity Building
   Topics: Gender equality, youth engagement, indigenous knowledge integration, participatory research methodologies.

Exhibition

Alongside the conference, a Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre will be set up within the conference venue, open to local, national, regional and international players in the blue space. The Exhibition Centre targets Government agencies, innovators, academia, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other stakeholders to showcase their activities, share information and demonstrations on the role of science in the blue economy.