Final workshop and fair of Artemia4Bangladesh Project

A final workshop & Fair of Artemia4Bangladesh Project was held on June 11, 2024, at Bangabandhu International Convention Center, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka and successfully completed the event under the project to promote this project in Bangladesh context. The key objectives of the workshop were Knowledge Sharing: Disseminate the findings and outcomes of the Artemia4Bangladesh project, Capacity Building: Educate stakeholders on the benefits and practical applications of Artemia in aquaculture, Networking: Foster collaboration among participants for future sustainable aquaculture initiatives, and Promotion: Showcase Artemia as a viable alternative feed source for fish and shrimp farming. Chief Guest of the program was Md. Abdur Rahman, MP, former Minister, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the Government of Bangladesh. In the Workshop & Fair, representatives from government departments, private sector, NGO sector, University teachers and students, Artemia cluster farmers and employees of the Artemia4Bangladesh project were present in the event. The workshop title was Final Workshop and Fair. The Final workshop topics were overview of the programme, Speech by the Head of the Delegation of European Union, Artemia4Bangladesh project officials, project achievement, and potential future promotion, Artemia production system, research and innovation, Bangladesh and Global perspective, success stories on Artemia and climate-smart aquaculture and Panel discussion. The Final Workshop and Fair for the Artemia4 Bangladesh project marked a significant milestone in our efforts to promote sustainable aquaculture practices in Bangladesh. The project, aimed at introducing Artemia as a sustainable feed source for aquaculture, has been a collaborative endeavor involving stakeholders from academia, industry, and government bodies. Anticipated that continued support from all stakeholders will be crucial in realizing the full benefits of Artemia in enhancing food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh.