The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications for the 2021 Responsible Aquaculture Development Course.

Aquaculture is a fast growing sector, especially in Asia. Growth has often come with detrimental ecological and social impacts. In other parts of the world, the aquaculture sector has difficulties taking off.

This course learns professionals involved in aquaculture sector development with making sector management plans for a certain region or ecosystem that take ecological, socio-economic and governance aspects into consideration. It informs you about the possibilities of more intensive aquaculture techniques such as recirculation systems, better management practices and environmental certification standards that are growing in importance in the western food market.

Course Date

• Date: Mon 15 November 2021 until Fri 28 January 2022
• Duration: Part-time, 15hrs per week (8 weeks)
• Venue: Facilitated online sessions

What will you learn?

Upon completion of the course you will:

• Learn how to make aquaculture management plans for an area using the FAO ecosystem approach to aquaculture;
• Gain up-to-date insights about the possibilities and design principles of more intensive aquaculture techniques such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS);
• Be familiar with better management practices and with certification standards.

Criteria

The course is intended for mid-career professionals, dealing with aquaculture development in developing countries, for example policy makers, civil servants, researchers, teachers, extension officers, farm managers, NGO staff members and private sector representatives. Participants need to have a relevant education and at least 3 years of work experience in aquaculture. Proficiency in English is required.

For more information, visit Wageningen University & Research.