The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organisation with an interest in sustainable aquaculture, will appear before the House Agriculture and Water Resources Committee this week as part of the current inquiry into Australia’s aquaculture sector.
The Nature Conservancy collaborates with farmers, fishers, governments, Indigenous groups, corporations and local communities in Australia to balance the needs of people and nature. Its Oceans Program is focused on researching and developing sustainable aquaculture methods.
‘Research from The Nature Conservancy has shown that aquaculture can be a highly sustainable source of food and deliver environmental benefits,’ said the Committee Chair, Rick Wilson MP. ‘The Committee is interested in learning more about how different aquaculture methods can create solutions for sustainability and lead to increased investment and growth for operators in the industry.’
For further information, please visit the inquiry website.
Public hearing details
Date: Thursday, 28 October 2021
Time: 10.15am to 10:55am AEST
A live audio stream of the hearing will be accessible at: www.aph.gov.au/live
Media inquiries
Chris Thomson, office of Mr Rick Wilson MP, Chair
Chris.Thomson@aph.gov.au
0467 710 180
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4500
agriculture.reps@aph.gov.au
