WEBINAR ON SETTING SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS IN THE SEAFOOD SECTOR

Webinar on setting science-based targets in the seafood sector. Join in the conversation on setting science-based targets in the seafood sector.

To limit global warming to 1.5°C, global greenhouse gas emissions must be halved by 2030 and must reach net-zero by 2050. Given the scale and the urgency of the climate crisis, significant climate action across industries and geographies is paramount.

Global fish production is integral to the livelihoods of millions and to the nutrition of billions around the world. Although the seafood industry boasts a lower carbon footprint than most land-based protein production, industry efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change are essential to slowing humanity’s approach to critical tipping points.

A number of seafood companies have already risen to the challenge by setting ambitious emission reduction targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative. On 29 March at 15:00 CEST, the UN Global Compact and WWF will launch the Seafood Sector Guide to Science-Based Targets.

This guide was developed to consolidate lessons learned and best practices to date, and to serve as a roadmap for seafood companies to set meaningful science-based targets (SBTs). The guide also aims to support companies to meet the High-Level Climate Champions’ target for 20% of fisheries and aquaculture companies to join the UN-led Race to Zero by 2023.

During the webinar launch, the guide will be presented, companies will share their experiences to date, and speakers will highlight the path to integrating SBTs in the seafood sector.

Hear from:

Robert Blasiak, Researcher, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Ignace Beguin, High Level Climate Champion, Ocean lead
Emily Moberg, Research Lead Specialist, WWF
Dave Robb, Sustainability Program Lead, Cargill
Adam Brennan, Group Director of Sustainability, Thai Union
Christopher Golden, Assistant Professor, Harvard University
Jessica Gephart, Assistant Professor, American University
NovaNam (TBD)
Martha Selwyn, Manager, UN Global Compact

Please register for the webinar here

UN Global Compact and WWF  look forward to having you!

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