This event will begin with the showing a short film on a fisheries success story from Liberia. Stephen will describe the state of the world’s fisheries, illustrating a highly varied picture, highlighting success stories and areas of most concern.
His talk will also cover how the push for marine conservation areas has fared and the importance of consumer awareness and behaviour – with practical advice on the fish you can eat in support of a sustainable industry.
With both Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft in our Eastern Region, the pressure on important fisheries is an issue on our doorstep. Have the lessons been learnt, and what more needs to be done?
About the speaker
Stephen Akester was a founding director of Macalister Elliott, the global fisheries consultants. He has advised national governments, FAO and the World Bank on fisheries in West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the South Asia.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
- Tickets are £8, and free for Society members. Students can book free tickets by entering the code Student at checkout. Please book by midday on 16 March.
- If there are spaces available, tickets can be purchased on the door for £10 (cash only).
- We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
This event has been organised by the East regional committee.
Venue information
This event will be held at Blake Studio, Norwich School, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD.
Doors open at 7.00pm. The event will begin at 7.30pm.
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