Applications are open for FAO @80: Recognizing Excellence in Aquatic Food Systems Program. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a program to recognize Excellence in Aquatic Food Systems.
To celebrate its 80th anniversary and mark the 30th Anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, FAO is launching a special recognition to highlight effective practices and innovations that have contributed to the responsible and sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, strengthening their contribution to poverty alleviation, food and nutrition security, and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
FAO @80 Award Information
- Selected nominees will receive recognition of achievement at a special event in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Nominees
- National, regional, and local administrations, research and development institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations that have made a meaningful impact on the sustainable and responsible development of fisheries and aquaculture.
Recognition Criteria
- A panel chosen by FAO will review the submissions and recognize outstanding practices and innovations that support the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture. The focus will be on proven, widely adopted solutions that align with the objectives of the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap.
How To Apply for FAO @80
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
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