The third edition of the GSSG Forum will gather 21 international experts in marine sustainability in Vigo on May 28th.
The third edition of the Galicia Forum on Global Seafood Sustainability (GSSG) will take place in Vigo on May 28, bringing together twenty-one experts from across the globe to further the progress and shape the future of the seafood sector. Prominent figures from a range of organizations will share their insights on this year’s theme, Measuring Sustainability, offering diverse perspectives. With this event, the GSSG further establishes itself as a key international hub for advancing seafood sustainability.
The day promises a wealth of compelling content, opening with the presentation of UNESCO´s State of the Ocean Report 2024 by its representative, Emma Heslop, and concluding with Antonio Basanta’s overview of the European Commission’s Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.
For the third year running, Galicia –a leading region in fishing, aquaculture and fishery product processing– strengthens its role as a global reference in sustainability discussions, bringing the conversation to the heart of where the industry thrives.
The Forum is an initiative of the Nueva Pescanova Foundation, with the support of the Consellería do Mar of Xunta de Galicia, Nueva Pescanova and Abanca.
Previous editions
The second edition of the GSSG forum, held in November 2024, centered on the theme An asymmetric vision of sustainability. The event brought together fourteen international speakers in Vigo and attracted over 300 participants from twenty-five countries, both in-person and online.
Seafood sustainability has become a shared goal for all stakehol¬ders in the value chain. Achieving it requires responsi¬ble actions that safeguard natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations while ensuring social and economic gains.
However, not all stakeholders in the va¬lue chain start from the same starting point. This disparity was explored during the second GSSG Forum, which produced key takeaways aligned with its theme of asymmetry. Among these were the recognition that the sector’s future depends on maintaining healthy oceans, that addressing environmental challenges demands science, research, and the sharing of knowledge, and that collaboration and unity are indispensable for long-term success.
In contrast, the inaugural edition of the GSSG Forum, held in April 2023, convened 21 seafood industry experts to discuss three critical topics: seafood sustainability and traceability, the sector’s contributions to the UN 2030 Agenda, and sustainable finance.
A major conclusion of the first forum was the crucial importance of dialogue, transparency, and collaboration across the sector in a fair, inclusive, and resilient way. The event emphasized the vital role of research and underscored the ambition required to align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda.