IAF GNF Session: IUU Fishing - Using Space Technology to Address Organized Crime in the Global Fishing Industry

Day: Tuesday 23 May 2023
Time: 15:30 - 16:20
Location: Kobenhavn & Stockholm room, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, illegal fishing has caused losses estimated at US$23 billion per year. This panel will discuss how one can use space technology to monitor and safeguard global oceans, to facilitate for a fair and sustainable use of our oceans. The panel will consist of Gunnar Stølsvik, Director Blue Justice, Nina Buvang Vaaja, Director BarentsWatch, and Marte Indregard, CCO KSAT. The panel will be moderated by Martin Skedsmo, Key Account Manager EO Sales, KSAT.

This session is organized by

Moderator

Martin SKEDSMO

Key Account Manager EO Sales, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Norway

Speakers

Nina BUVANG VAAJA

Director, BarentsWatch

Norway

Marte INDREGARD

Chief Commercial Officer, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Norway

Gunnar STØLSVIK

Director, Blue Justice

Norway