When thinking of Africa, especially East Africa, it is easy to conjure up scenes of wildlife and safaris. Less well-known is that this region boasts large and abundant inland water reserves, including Lake Victoria as the world’s second largest freshwater lake and the world's largest tropical lake.
Considering this, it comes as little surprise that East Africa is the fastest growth node for aquaculture on the African continent. This is predominantly as a result of the farming of tilapia, but several other species contribute to the sector. With an extensive coastline, East Africa is also a world leading region in the farming of seaweed, in addition to boasting exciting developments around several other marine species.
It is within this context that Speke Resort Munyonyo, on the shores of Lake Victoria, was chosen as the location for the upcoming World Aquaculture Conference, titled World Aquaculture Safari 2025. Incorporating this year's African Regional Aquaculture (AFRAQ) conference, the event will undoubtedly address key African topics such as tilapia and catfish production, but the conference will cater for a global audience covering a diverse range of papers, meetings, discussions, workshops and more.
Already, commitments of participation have been received from the likes of the FAO, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, GIZ, and the African Union, amongst others . Moreover, the trade show and exhibition promises to assemble the largest selection of aquaculture goods and service providers under one roof, in Africa, to date. Additionally, plans are also afoot for an extensive farmer’s day, several side events such as an aquaculture investment and seaweed workshop, and a field day to some of the largest fish farms on Lake Victoria.
More information concerning the World Aquaculture Safari 2025, which will be held in Uganda from 24-27 June, can be found here.
