A key workshop on fisheries and aquaculture opens today in Nuuk, Greenland, bringing together experts from Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
Hosted by DTU Aqua and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, the three-day event (21–24 October) is part of the UN Ocean Decade 2021–2030 and aims to strengthen sustainable management of marine resources across the North Atlantic.
Shared goals and regional cooperation
The workshop, held under the Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese Committee for the UN Ocean Decade, focuses on closing knowledge gaps and developing joint solutions.
Representatives from universities, industries, and ministries will discuss how to ensure a fair and sustainable ocean economy while protecting biodiversity and securing future food supplies.
Three global Ocean Decade challenges form the backbone of the discussions:
- Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Feeding the world sustainably.
- Developing a sustainable and just ocean economy.
Backed by Nordic funding
The workshop is the second in a series of four supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers – AG Fisk. It is organised by Theme Group 7: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, which seeks to integrate science, policy, and local knowledge to advance the Ocean Decade’s goals in the North Atlantic region.
The event highlights how the three nations are aligning their marine research and fisheries strategies to build long-term cooperation and ocean stewardship.