Fisheries News Archives - Page 6 of 9

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

It covers agricultural upstream and downstream sectors from input supply to production, post-harvest handling, processing, transportation, marketing, distribution and retailing.

U.S. to Join Global Effort to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Sustainable Fisheries

The Agreement comes into force when 25 countries or regional economic blocs have deposited their instrument of adherence with the FAO Director-General.

EU Debate: More Sustainable Food Systems

This reflects ongoing concerns among EU citizens about the multiple environmental, economic and social impacts of food production and consumption, and related public health and nutrition challenges.

EU Report Calls for Ambitious Action and Flexibility to Protect Marine Sustainability

The report looks at aspects for sustainable development in changing oceans and seas, and highlights the key scientific challenges in addressing those issues.

10 Facts about U.S. Sustainability in Agriculture

The United States has been practicing sustainability long before it became the issue it is today.

Alexa Tonkovich Named ASMI Executive Director

Ms. Tonkovich was formerly International Director for ASMI, during which time she oversaw ASMI’s overseas marketing programs in nearly 21 countries with an $8 million dollar budget.

U.S. Announces Funding for Grasslands, Wetlands and Working Lands

USDA announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore grasslands, wetlands and farmland across the nation.

Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has released a report, Raising the Bar – Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting, which calls on companies to do more to address the environmental […]

That’s a Wrap: U.S. Sustainability at EXPO Milano 2015

When the lights were finally dimmed on EXPO Milano 2015, some six million visitors had passed through the USA Pavilion making it one of the most visited Pavilions of the 140 countries at EXPO.

Report Examines EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

A report from the European Commission published this month says EU countries must step up efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

UK Foodservice Companies Want Sustainable Products

A U.K. survey indicates that 100% of foodservice businesses would choose to work with a procurement partner that helps them identify sustainable products compared with those who don’t – proving that sustainable buying is now firmly set as a key priority.

U.S. Official Says Time to Put Aside Differences to Feed the World’s Hungry

Phil Karsting, Administrator of the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenged the world’s leading agricultural producers to embrace innovation and make decisions based on science to feed the world’s hungry.