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Responsible seafood farming supporters, join us in celebrating driving positive change! We're thrilled to share our 2023 Impacts Report with you as it was a year of growth, innovation and improvement for ASC and we’re excited to build on this in 2024. Discover our 2023 Impacts Report.

Roy van Daatselaar , Head of ASC Improver Programme, attended the first ever Bangladesh International Aquaculture & Seafood Show (BIASS) and, along with LENK Frozen Foods presented how the Improver Programme by ASC benefits both farms and their surrounding communities. The Improver Programme supports farms that are not yet ready or eligible for ASC certification but are dedicated to bettering their farming practices. Learn more about this event.

Every August 9th we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This day serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, and unique ways of life that Indigenous communities contribute to our world. However, it is important to acknowledge these communities' challenges, particularly regarding their rights and participation in decisions affecting their lands, seas, territories, and resources. The concept of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is key to their decision-making power. Last August, we started a project to explore how FPIC can be integrated into a future version of the ASC Farm Standard, ensuring that Indigenous peoples have a voice and control over activities that impact their lives. Discover more in our latest blog post.

We'll be participating in the following events:

• AQUA 2024. August 26-30. Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn more.
• Global Shrimp Forum. September 3-5. Utrecht, The Netherlands. Learn more.
• Seafood Expo Asia. September 4-6. Singapore. Learn more.
• Seafood Directions Australia 2024. September 10-12. Hobart, Tasmania. Learn more.
• A3 Scotland. September 18-19. Inverness, Scottland. Learn more.