The MSC Improvement Program - Enhancing the journey towards sustainability
A session covering the MSC Improvement Program and how business partners are engaging in the pre-certification space with MSC. We will hear fisheries that have joined the program talk about their journey so far. The MSC Improvement Program was developed to incentivise better, faster improvement, towards levels where fisheries can confidently enter the MSC certification program. Followed by networking and refreshments.
Please note this event is in person only.
Speakers:
Nicolas Guichoux, MSC Chief Program Officer
Amanda Lejbowicz, MSC Head of Fisheries Standard Accessibility
Red and common octopus fishery from the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. Andre Brugger, Sustainability & Compliance Manager Netuno USA
South Africa Albacore Tuna Pole and Line Fishery, Michelle Bellinger, Managing Director ICV Africa
Chair: Emefa Attigah, MSC Senior Commercial Manager, Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Time and date: 15.00 – 16.00 CEST, plus 30 minutes of networking with coffee and refreshments afterwards, Tuesday 6 May
Location: Room 4.2, Conference Centre 4, Fira Expo Centre, Barcelona
NB. Room 4.2 is located on the upper floor within Hall 4 of the Fira
About the MSC's other Species Sourcing Events
As well as our Seafood Futures Forum thought leadership event: The New Wave: Inspiring young consumers to choose sustainable seafood. The MSC is also hosting a series of focused events, taking place at Seafood Expo Global. Please note these events are in person only.
Wednesday 7 May
12:00 - 13:00 CEST: MSC certified shrimp and prawns - global supply and opportunities
An update on MSC certified supply from shrimp and prawn fisheries around the globe. MSC fishery partner speakers to be confirmed.
14:00 - 15:00 CEST: MSC certified tuna – global supply and market opportunities
An overview of MSC Standard Version 3.1 requirements for tuna fisheries and the general picture of supply and demand for MSC tuna. We will hear from partners who have made important commitments on sourcing sustainable tuna.
