In the fisheries sector, key projects include an algae cultivation project, a giant shrimp farming complex, and a tuna fattening project using floating cages.
According to Follow the Money and DeSmog, sardines from Senegal are being used to feed sea bass — labeled as sustainably farmed — which are sold in Dutch supermarkets.
Providing support to aquaculture and agricultural producers and food system organizations will help increase access to locally grown, raised, harvested, or caught food.
Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (LACE) will feature a hatchery for 50 million fish fingerlings, a 24,000-tonne feed mill, and a 20,000-tonne fish processing center.
European food security and social acceptance were among the themes discussed during today's launch event, hosted by European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis.
