On behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, the Fisheries Innovation Platform organizes a unique Dutch-Norwegian Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference in Bergen (Norway) on 3 June 2010. The conference is hosted by the Norwegian Institute for Marine Fisheries (IMR).

Main reason for this event is the State Visit to Norway of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, from 1 to 3 June 2010. The conference will coincide with this official State Visit, in which sustainable fisheries will be a key topic of discussion.

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A unique opportunity

This conference offers a unique opportunity to meet various Dutch and Norwegian stakeholders of the fisheries and aquaculture industry. Trough several activities a platform is provided where fishermen, representatives from the industry, policy makers and scientists can discuss about sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture. The overall goal is to exchange ideas, learn from each other’s approaches, identify challenges and explore possible cooperation.

An extraordinary program

The programme will be divided into three parts:

• a project fair with inspiring Norwegian and Dutch innovation projects, including the results of a student exchange program between Norway and The Netherlands,
• an interactive Dutch-Norwegian debate on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and
• an interesting network reception hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
  
  

Draft program

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Dutch-Norwegian debate on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

The debate will be the highlight of this conference. As an introduction four keynote speakers will shortly present their vision on the main topic. The second part contains an interactive debate based on challenging propositions. It promises to become a lively discussion in which all participants are invited to join. The debate will be moderated by Maarten Mens (Dutch Fish Product Board), possibly in cooperation with a Norwegian colleague.

More information?

For more information on the conference please contact Hans Bothe at IMARES (by phone 0031 (0)317 487 148 or by e-mail Hans.bothe@wur.nl). Participation is free of charge. Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered.

Organization

The conference is initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and the Fisheries Innovation Platform. The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR), The Dutch Institute for Marine Fisheries & Ecosystem Studies (IMARES), Schuttelaar & Partners and the Dutch Center for Marine Policy (CMP) are responsible for the organization.

Directions

From Bergen Travel Hotel to IMR

Bergen Travel Hotel
Vestre Torggaten 20A
5015 Bergen, Norway
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Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet)
Nordnesgaten 50
5005 Bergen, Norway
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Transportation

• Taxi (appr. 20 minutes, 380-400 NOK)
  
• Shuttle bus (appr. 30 minutes, 90 NOK): stops on/close to Christies Gate, from there it takes around a 5 minutes’ walk to the Bergen Travel hotel
  

From Thon Hotel Bristol to IMR

Thon Hotel Bristol
Torgallmenningen 11
5014 Bergen, Norway
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Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet)
Nordnesgaten 50
5005 Bergen, Norway
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