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EATiP is delighted to announce that EBCD – the European Bureau for Conservation Development has joined our Platform as a member organisation.  EBCD is an international environmental NGO that promotes the sustainable use and conservation of marine resources.

Established in Brussels in 1989, EBCD fosters dialogue and cooperation on ocean governance among all stakeholders, and works together with EU and UN institutions to advance progress on sustainable development.

EBCD has a long history in engaging on sustainable fisheries & aquaculture at European and global level, tracking and informing policy developments through expert-led scientific advice and full stakeholder participation. Embracing its mission of promoting the sustainable use of natural renewable resources, EBCD was involved at the establishment of EATIP in 2007  – bringing in IUCN as an advisory body –  and it has carried out several projects jointly with  IUCN on aquaculture.  

On becoming part of our Platform, EBCD is looking forward to contributing to the sustainable development of the aquaculture sector and in particular to supporting the achievement of SDG14 Life Below Water and SDG 2 Zero Hunger.

One of the key strengths of the European Technology Platforms is their multi-stakeholder approach, joining industry members with researchers, academics and NGO organisations.  Taking a fact and science based policy approach to sustainable development is more important than ever – and such joint working demonstrates the trust and credibility that is to be found in the work of the ETPs, and the importance attached to them by the European Commission and other key stakeholders.

EBCD also provides the Secretariat to the European Parliament Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” with a specific Working Group on Fisheries and Aquaculture as well the Secretariat to the Market Advisory Council of DG MARE and the Secretariat  to the IUCN Fisheries Expert Group.

Unique chance to meet Vietnamese shrimp producers at EURASTIP brokerage event in Brussels

EURASTiP is calling upon all stakeholders interested in Vietnamese shrimp production to attend a unique brokerage event connecting you directly with Vietnamese shrimp stakeholders, including enterprises, as well as policy makers focused on trade promotion:

  • Are you an EU shrimp import and trade enterprise/association and interested in getting to know more about the practical status of Vietnam shrimp production, including enhanced traceability of shrimp products?
  • Are you an NGO stakeholder interested in sustainable shrimp development in Vietnam?
  • Are you involved in a development project between EU and Vietnam aquaculture stakeholders and eager to improve linkages to support global sustainable aquaculture development?
  • Are you a stakeholder who is interested in promoting trade relations between Vietnam and EU to ensure the effectiveness of EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)?

If so, then attend the EU-Vietnam dialogue for sustainable development of shrimp production and trade taking place in Brussels this November. This networking & brokerage event focuses on identifying and developing business opportunities between European and south-east Asian shrimp companies.

 

When: 28 November (full day) 2018
Where: NH Brussels Bloom, Brussels

 

For more details please see here.

Please register asap at http://www.eurastip.eu/brokerage