{"id":24698,"date":"2022-08-22T09:23:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T08:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=24698"},"modified":"2022-08-22T09:23:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T08:23:49","slug":"the-road-ahead-to-a-sustainable-aquaculture-industry-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/the-road-ahead-to-a-sustainable-aquaculture-industry-in-norway\/24698\/","title":{"rendered":"The road ahead to a sustainable aquaculture industry in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Innovation Platform<\/em> spoke to Bj\u00f8rnar Skj\u00e6ran, Norway\u2019s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, about the government\u2019s plan to optimise sustainable aquaculture in the country.<\/h2>\n
Norway\u2019s natural landscape comprises the perfect conditions for a thriving Norwegian aquaculture industry. The country has a unique advantage, with the cold and clear water of the Norwegian fjords being ideal for fish farming. Since the 1970s, when fish farming began, methods have rapidly developed to cement Norway\u2019s position as a world leader in aquaculture.<\/p>\n
Today, Norwegian aquaculture is among the largest export industries in the country. As countries shift toward sustainable aquaculture practices, for Norway\u2019s aquaculture industry to continue to grow, the industry must focus on developing sustainable production processes. The Norwegian Government is assisting this effort and is working with the industry and research institutions to usher in a new era of sustainability for the aquaculture industry. The Innovation Platform<\/em> spoke to Bj\u00f8rnar Skj\u00e6ran, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy of Norway, to find out more.<\/p>\n
What are the main focuses and aims of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries currently?<\/h3>\n
As the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, my main concern is how to develop fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal industries in a sustainable and just manner. These industries are crucial for economic growth and employment in communities all along the vast Norwegian coastline. Therefore, it is important to ensure that future generations may harvest from the ocean as we do today. Locally, we must be aware of the ecological footprint of our activities. From a global perspective, we need to cut carbon emissions and simultaneously increase production to meet the growing demand for Norwegian seafood. Innovation and technological development will play a major part.<\/p>\n
Along the social dimension of sustainability, I believe that the legitimacy of industries that utilise the commons depends on how the gains are shared between business owners, labourers, local communities, and the general public. Decent working conditions along the value chains of fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal industries are important in this regard.<\/p>\n