Webinar: Tackling Ghost Fishing Gear on March 27, 2024
Innovate UK and Defra are hosting a webinar on March 27, 2024, to discuss the pressing issue of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), also known as ghost gear. The event, titled 'Tackling Ghost Fishing Gear: Insights and Solutions', will take place in two sessions, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT and 10:00 PM - March 28, 12:00 AM GMT. The webinar aims to exchange insights and explore potential solutions to this global challenge.
The agenda includes opening remarks, summaries of global impacts, challenges, and solutions, video case studies, and discussions on the role of the Global Plastics Treaty in regulating ghost fishing gear. The webinar will also feature Q&A sessions and closing remarks. Speakers include Denise Goldsmith, Nienke Van Der Burgt, Kirsten Gilardi, Joel Baziuk, Ingrid Giskes, Claire Potter, Ian Falconer, Anthony Gallagher, Sally Beken, Amy Youngman, and Christina Dixon.
The webinar is organized by Innovate UK and Defra, with support from various organizations and initiatives. It will delve into the global state of ghost fishing gear and its economic and social impacts on the Blue Economy. Technical and innovative solutions to tackle ghost fishing gear will be discussed. The UK Clean Plastics Network (UKCPN) website is mentioned as a resource for ALDFG-related queries. Registration for the webinar is available via the provided GoToWebinar links.
The 'Tackling Ghost Fishing Gear: Insights and Solutions' webinar promises to be an informative and engaging event, bringing together experts to discuss this critical issue. With the Global Plastics Treaty on the horizon, the webinar will also explore how this international agreement could help regulate ghost fishing gear. The event is open to all interested parties and offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to the conversation.
