Regional Conference on River Habitat Restoration for Inland Fisheries in the Danube River Basin and Adjacent Black Sea Areas

Regional Conference on River Habitat Restoration for Inland Fisheries in the Danube River Basin and Adjacent Black Sea Areas
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9251317399

Inland waterway management is complex and faces unique challenges as inland waterways have a variety of users. The mixture and overlap of local, regional, national and at times international regulations exacerbate the problem of managing inland waterways. In this context, the regional conference ‘River habitat restoration for inland fisheries in the Danube River basin and adjacent Black Sea areas’ was held on 13-15 November 2018 in Bucharest, Romania. This event was organised by the FAO Regional office for Europe and Central Asia in partnership with the International Organisation for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Europe (EUROFISH) and EIFAAC and hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Waters and Forests of Romania. This event offered a unique opportunity for stakeholders to share their experience of the issues affecting the sustainability of the Danube river and Black Sea regions. Over 100 attendees from local community level fisherman and farmers to academics, and national and EU level representatives interacted with to 27 invited speakers. Each speaker focused on one of four session subjects ‘Valuing Inland Fisheries Resources’, ‘Conservation and Management’, ‘Regulatory Framework’ and ‘Shared Country Experiences’. A round table discussion concluded the conference, with all participants invited to express their thoughts and discuss the issues affecting sustainability and inland fisheries in the Danube river basin and the Black Sea. The key findings from this concluding discussion have been complied into a list of conference recommendations included in this publication.

Report of the Regional Consultation for Europe and North America on the development of Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), Virtual meeting, 27–29 April 2021

Report of the Regional Consultation for Europe and North America on the development of Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), Virtual meeting, 27–29 April 2021
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2023-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251375119

This document represents the final report of the Regional Consultation for Europe and North America on the development of Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), held virtually from 27 to 29 April 2021. The objectives of the consultation were to: share current policies and practices related to aquaculture in the regions; review existing regional and national instruments for sustainable aquaculture; develop a list of priority thematic modules considering regional and national strengths and challenges; propose and prioritize possible case study concepts linked to one or more thematic modules; and identify regional priority areas to be included in the GSA.

Report of the Thirtieth Session of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission, Dresden, Germany, 11-13 September 2019

Report of the Thirtieth Session of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission, Dresden, Germany, 11-13 September 2019
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251321116

This document is the final report of the Thirtieth Session of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC), which was held in Dresden, Germany, from 11 to 13 September 2019. The Session reviewed the results achieved by EIFAAC, its Management Committee as well as its Technical and Scientific Committee since the 29th Session of EIFAAC. The Session also introduced such new items as Member & Observer Presentations on their inland fisheries and freshwater aquaculture sectors and Open Discussion on the role of EIFAAC. The report also includes the EIFAAC Strategy for 2020-2024, the Workplan for the next intersessional period 2020-2021 and results of the election of the EIFAAC Management Committee and Technical and Scientific Committee members.

Good practices guidelines for data collection systems to support sustainable inland and recreational fisheries in the Western Balkans region

Good practices guidelines for data collection systems to support sustainable inland and recreational fisheries in the Western Balkans region
Author: Visser, T.A.M, Valbo-Jorgensen, J., Chomo, V.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2021-02-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251339457

These guidelines illustrate recommendations for good practices on data collection in Eastern European inland fisheries, and in particular the Western Balkan region, based on the methodologies and approaches used in countries throughout Europe and from FAO experience of inland fisheries in other regions. They provide guidance on the options available to inland fishery managers based on particular circumstances i.e. commercial fishing or recreational use, and they are especially relevant for assisting the economies-in transition in Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. These guidelines are not an overarching work on inland fisheries management, nor do they provide advice on the environmental aspects or competing uses of inland water bodies. They focus on issues of data collection to support fishery managers whether they be government agencies, fishers or angler associations co-responsible for the management of inland resources in European rivers and lakes.

Farmed aquatic food for all tastes

Farmed aquatic food for all tastes
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2023-05-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251377774

Few foods are as central to Mediterranean and Black Sea culture as aquatic foods. They inspire culinary traditions, provide livelihoods for hundreds of thousands of people and offer a healthy source of protein. A large portion of these foods – almost 3 million tonnes annually, in fact – originate from aquaculture farms. The sector is also an important source of jobs, a key pillar of coastal and rural communities and a means to increase aquatic food production without exceeding the natural productivity of wild fish stocks. However, the benefits of the aquaculture sector are not well known to many in the region. This publication presents a journey through the Mediterranean and Black Sea aquaculture sector, highlighting its benefits and debunking myths, and showcases culinary traditions and recipes, detailing how to best enhance the culinary value of the region’s farmed species. Each chapter pairs the story of a successful, pioneering producer making waves in the region with an enticing recipe prepared by the chefs of the Institut Paul Bocuse Research Centre. Join and follow twelve species, each chosen for their importance and potential in the region, on the path from their farm to your plate.

Flooding and Management of Large Fluvial Lowlands

Flooding and Management of Large Fluvial Lowlands
Author: Paul F. Hudson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1009040146

Pressure on large fluvial lowlands has increased tremendously during the past twenty years because of flood control, urbanization, and increased dependence upon floodplains and deltas for food production. This book examines human impacts on lowland rivers, and discusses how these changes affect different types of riverine environments and flood processes. Surveying a global range of large rivers, it provides a primary focus on the lower Rhine River in the Netherlands and the Lower Mississippi River in Louisiana. A particular focus of the book is on geo-engineering, which is described in a straight-forward writing style that is accessible to a broad audience of advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in global environmental change, fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology, and flood and water management.

River Culture

River Culture
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 893
Release: 2023-01-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9231005405

Ecological Sustainability of Fish Resources of Inland Waters of the Western Balkans

Ecological Sustainability of Fish Resources of Inland Waters of the Western Balkans
Author: Vladica Simić
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 714
Release: 2023-12-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3031369262

This book provides a detailed evaluation of the hydro-ecological characteristics of the Western Balkans, an area characterized by still preserved inland waters and fish resources important for the European continent, as well as the biodiversity of inland waters important for the planet Earth. Freshwater ecosystems cover only 1% of the Earth's surface; however, they are a habitat for about 40% of fish species. At the same time, inland fisheries make less than 12% of the world's global fish catch, with 43% coming from low-income and food-deficient countries (Africa, South America, Southeast Asia). In Europe, the Western Balkans have significant fishing waters and fish resources, including the Middle Danube drainage (Sava, Drina, Velika Morava river systems), large ancient lakes (Skadar/Shkodra, Ohrid, Prespa, Dojran), and the Adriatic basin characterized by endemic and commercially important species. However, in contrast to the high fishing potential in a significant part of the Western Balkans, diverse and specific political, economic, and social factors largely had a negative impact on the state of fish resources. This volume is multidisciplinary and provides a sound knowledge base for scientific and practical fisheries. In addition, it may be a valuable guide for managers and conservationists worldwide to adapt methods and procedures for the ecological sustainability of fish resources under specific local, natural, and socio-economic conditions. Finally, the content is a good reference for natural sciences and agriculture students studying fish, fish resources, and fisheries sciences. It would improve their knowledge and perspectives on the challenges of sustainable use and conservation of inland water resources.

Human Impact on Danube Watershed Biodiversity in the XXI Century

Human Impact on Danube Watershed Biodiversity in the XXI Century
Author: Doru Bănăduc
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030372421

The second-longest European river after the Volga, the Danube is one of the world’s most important rivers in terms of its geographical and historical significance. In recent history, it has served as a major international waterway and numerous cities, including four capitals, have been founded on its banks. The 2826km-long Danube has a watershed measuring 801,093 km2 that is now shared between 19 countries, from its source in the Black Forest to the Black Sea, into which it pumps an average of 827 km3 of water a year. This book describes and explains key landscape values interactions (geographical, cultural and natural heritage). It also identifies the threats and various types of human impact affecting this system in all the countries of the Danube River Basin, based on the investigations and perspectives of a team of experienced naturalists, and in the context of the early 21st century, in which the human-nature relationship is still far from balanced. These studies demonstrate how biodiversity, conservation and ecological studies can help us successfully promote mutual cooperation and combine our efforts to address problems as a responsible continent.

The Danube River and The Western Black Sea Coast

The Danube River and The Western Black Sea Coast
Author: Jürg Bloesch
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443186871

The Danube River and The Western Black Sea Coast: Complex Transboundary Management is a brand-new volume in the Elsevier Ecohydrology from Catchment to Coast series. The book focuses on the second largest river in Europe and the most transboundary river basin that encompasses 19 countries. Chapters focus on changes to the area in the past decade and a way forward. Made up of three parts, the book starts with an overview, covers The Danube River and its recipient, the Black Sea, including sediment balance, water quality, hydromorphology and aquatic biodiversity. Section two covers the key pressures and implementation of transboundary water management such as aquatic resources, invasive species, climate change, and stakeholder participation. Section three assess visions for a sustainable future in the Danube River Basin with a look to applicable sustainability, ecosystems, human interaction, and improving biodiversity through floodplains. The book concludes with a summary and outlook. Presents spatial maps, tables, and easy to follow figures in each chapter, aiding in a foundational understanding of the topic Provides a fully comprehensive overview, including biogeochemistry; ecology; productivity; livelihood; socio-economic aspects; and governance of the river and seacoast Includes specific cases of ecohydrology in the river basin and seacoast