OSCE Centre supports discussions on efficient fishery in Kazakhstan's Aral Sea area

This seminar on the development of an efficient fishery framework in Kazakhstan's part of the Aral Sea region will be organized by the OSCE Centre in close partnership with the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) Executive Directorate in Kazakhstan, the local municipalities of the Kyzylorda region and the Aral-Syrdariya Water Basin Council. Some 50 participants will include representatives of the government officials, non-governmental water and environmental protection authorities and academics. The event will provide a valuable platform to discuss an emerging fishery state program for Kyzyl-Orda region; explored opportunities for reduction of economic activities' impact on the Aral Sea ecosystem; and introduce know-how technologies, best practices and international standards in the fishery industry. The Centre in Astana will facilitate participation of national experts and representatives of the Aral-Syrdariya Water Basin Council. The event is part of its activities and project entitled "Introducing sustainable fishery as part of green economy approach in the Aral Sea region" aimed at supporting sustainable development and fragile ecosystems in the northern part of the Aral Sea, the press service of the OSCE Centre in Astana said.