Time for the EU to Stop Octopus Farming
Time for the EU to Stop Octopus Farming
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Context
The event will gather policymakers from the European Parliament, Council and the European Commission, as well as scientific and civil society stakeholders to raise awareness of the animal welfare and environmental risks of octopus farming. It will include a discussion on how policymakers can act to prevent unsustainable aquaculture practices from emerging in the European Union, in line with the 2030 Strategic Guidelines for a more Sustainable and Competitive EU Aquaculture, and the European Ocean Pact objectives.
Programme
Jack PARROCK
News correspondent & presenter
Conference moderator
Jennifer JACQUET
Professor of environmental science & policy
University of Miami
Dr Elena LARA
Senior Research & Policy Advisor
Compassion in World Farming
Lily NIEDERHOFER
Young octopus advocate
Juliette ROBERT
Lawyer
Baldon Avocats
María GONZÁLEZ LACABEX
Attorney
INTERCIDS
Jorge PUEYO
Member of Parliament
Congress of Deputies of Spain
Tobias TROLL
Marine Policy Director
Seas at Risk
Important – This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge.
Staff
European Parliament
60, rue Wiertz 1047 BRUSSELS
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