Blue Transformation : Roadmap 2022 – 2030 (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released the ‘Blue Transformation Roadmap 2022-2030’.
The roadmap recognizes the importance of aquatic food systems as drivers of employment, economic growth, social development and environmental improvement. All of these are related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This roadmap is a targeted effort of blue transformation in line with the ‘Declaration 2021 for Sustainable Fisheries, and Aquaculture’ of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI).
Agencies, countries and dependent communities use existing and new knowledge, tools and practices to maximize the contribution of aquatic (both marine and inland) food systems. This can ensure food security, nutrition and an affordable healthy diet for all.
Why is the Blue Transformation Roadmap needed?
- This can ensure adequate aquatic food for a growing population. This aquatic food is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable and equitable.
- It ensures availability and access to safe and nutritious aquatic food for all.
- It can improve the rights and incomes of vulnerable communities.
India’s Initiatives towards Blue Transformation–
- Year 2015-16: Blue revolution scheme was launched.
- Year 2018-19: Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) was launched. Along with this, the facility of Kisan Credit Card was also provided to the fish farmers.
- Year 2019-20: A separate ministry named Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying was created.
- Year 2020-21: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched.
FAO – Committee on Fisheries (COFI)
It is a subsidiary body of the FAO Council. It was established in the year 1965. It is the only global intergovernmental forum where FAO members meet to review and consider issues and challenges related to fisheries and aquaculture.
Source- The Hindu
