2. Objectives

The main objective of the workshop was to find ways to support the goal of sustainable aquaculture development based on consideration of governance, economic, environmental and social factors following the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.

Specifically, it sought to improve the FAO-World Bank Handbook on aquaculture zoning, site selection and area management and to plan for its further adoption in, especially, developing countries.
The specific objectives of the workshops were to:
1. discuss the generic process and steps for identification of potential areas for aquaculture: zoning, site selection and the design and management of aquaculture management areas (AMAs) considering the environmental, socioeconomic and governance objectives;
2. present and discuss key findings from the country case studies;
3. conduct group discussions to validate and improve the generic processes and steps required for spatial planning; and
4. derive recommendations for spatial planning and management of aquaculture under the EAA.