II Global Sustainable
Seafood Galicia Forum
An Asymmetric Vision of
Sustainability
Vigo
November 11/12
2024
November 11/12, 2024
Sede Afundación Vigo
Get inspired and share visions
Take part in the global dialogue on sustainability
A forum in Galicia that brings the debate on sustainability closer to the scene where fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing activities take place.
An Asymmetric Vision
of Sustainability
Because on the path to responsible action,
not all agents in the value chain start from the same position.
Identify where you are.
Speakers
Attendees
Sessions
Learn from the best
Knowledge, leadership, and inspiration
Nada
Bougouss
Sylvia
Makgone
Arni M.
Mathiesen
Øyvind
Ihle
Antonio
Basanta
Emily
Howgate
Susan
Steele
Executive Director European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA)
Dave
Robb
Group Sustainability Lead for Cargillʼs Aqua Nutrition/SeaBOS member
José Basilio
Otero
Chairman National Federation of Fishermen’s Guilds
Cosme
Chief Sustainability and CSR Officer Nueva Pescanova Group
Julián Romero
Friðrik
Friðriksson
General Counsel BRIM
Javier Fraga
Director of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography IEO
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Learn about our program and plan your participation
OPENING · Nov 11
2:50 pm – Registration
3:30 pm – Institutional welcome
SESSION I: Seafood sustainability · Nov 11
SESSION II: Seafood sustainability: North-South asymmetry - Nov 11
4:30 pm – Southern vision. Silvia Makgone, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources of Namibia.
16:50 h – Northern vision. Árni M. Mathiesen, Senior Advisor at Iceland Ocean Cluster.
Moderating the round table Øyvind Ihle, CEO Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative GSSI.
SESSION III: Seafood sustainability: Regulatory and voluntary compliance · Nov 11
6:05 pm – The regulatory vision. Antonio Basanta, General Director of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tecnological innovation. Consellería do Mar, Xunta de Galicia.
6.25 pm – The voluntary vision. Emily Howgate, Ocean Spotlight – Engagement Lead WBA.
Moderating theround table Susan Steele, Executive Director European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA).
SESSION IV: Seafood sustainability: The asymmetry between large and small actors · Nov 12
9:00 am – The vision of large companies. Dave Robb/Group Sustainability Lead for Cargillʼs Aqua Nutrition/SeaBOS member.
9.30 am – The vision of the little ones. José Basilio Otero, Chairman National Federation of Fishermenʼs Guilds.
Moderating the round table Chief Sustainability and CSR Officer Nueva Pescanova Group.
SESSION V: Blue financing as a catalyst for a more sustainable seafood sector or vice versa? · Nov 12
11:00 am – Blue financing as a lever for the improvement of the sector. Julián Romero, President of the Spanish Observatory of Sustainable Finance.
11.20 am – Blue financing: practical experience. Friðrik Friðriksson, General Counsel BRIM.
Moderating the round table Javier Fraga, Director Abanca Mar.
SESSION VI: An inspiring message · Nov 12
12:00 pm – The future of the ocean. Mª Carmen García, Director Spanish Oceanographic Institute.
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Experiences and impressions
Past participants
Experiences and impressions
Past participants
Yolanda Molares
Director Institute for Sustainable Business Growth
“Sustainability is more than a word; it is a commitment. The first edition of the GSSG forum held in Vigo in 2023 served as a pivotal platform for sharing visions and creating real networks geared towards action.”
Eduardo Míguez
Deputy Director of the Port of Celeiro
“A forum featuring top-level national and international professionals, perfectly organized to facilitate meetings between speakers, which is always appreciated, it welcomes excellent presentations and encourages dialogue with attendees.”
Marcelo Hidalgo
Founder Director of Seafood Matter
“Attending the Global Sustainable Seafood Galicia Forum in 2023 was a truly enlightening and inspiring experience, offering valuable insights and engaging discussions on the future of marine conservation and responsible seafood production.”