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2020-01-09: COVID-19 Mitigation Projects

bluesensus will implement three COVID-19 mitigation projects in cooperation with NGO partners in Costa Rica and India. The objective is to support coastal communities to cope with the negative impact of the pandemic. Beneficiaries are fishermen, women groups, elderly people, children, mangrove honey collectors and health care stations receiving food and hygiene packages as well as hospital equipment. bluesensus works on behalf of ALDI SÜD and Ristic GmbH/Shore. After successful application COVID-19 Response Funds have been granted by KfW-DEG.

2020-15-04: Impressions from mangrove rehabilitation efforts in Costa Rica – ALDI SÜD & KfW-DEG Project

Together with our implementation partners Osa Conservation (NGO) and APREMAA (Small Fishermen Association) it was possible to capture and greatly illustrate our pilot project for mangrove rehabilitation efforts in the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland (Costa Rica). Have a look yourself!

2020-30-01: Meet us at India International Seafood Show 2020 in Kochi

 

From 7th - 9th of February of 2020 the India International Seafood Show is happening in Kochi, Kerala, India. Contact us for personal meetings. Further we are happy to invite you to the following session held by Udo Censkowsky, Director of bluesensus, Germany.

 

Ø February 08th, 03:20 - 03:40pm

The European market for sustainable seafood and retailers perspective 

Click here for an overview of all sessions happening on Indias International Seafood Show 2020

 

 

2019-19-12: Biofish Forum at BIOFACH 2020

 

As usual 2020 kicks off with one of the most exciting fairs in the organic food industry. This year bluesensus is more than happy to organize two workshops as part of the BIOFACH Congress. Save the following dates:

 

Ø February 13th, 14:00 – 14:45, Room “Budapest”

Wild caught fish, what is a good option for the organic food market?

Click here to learn more

 

Ø February 13th, 15:00 – 15:45, Room “Budapest”

Organic fish: a species close to extinction!

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2019-10-12: Aquaculture Conferences in Berlin

 

Two mayor aquaculture conferences took place in Berlin from 7-10th of October 2019: The 5th NordicRAS Workshop on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems as well as the aquaculture Europe conference organized by the European Aquaculture Society. Udo Censkowsky enjoyed the 4-day educational program as well as the many contacts with scientists, company representatives and other stakeholders from the aquaculture community. During the Euro Shrimp Session, he presented the results of a stakeholder survey “Recirculation Aquaculture Systems- positions of the organic food sector”.

2019-08-12: Outcome of bluesensus and Alnatura study is published in the book series "Tasks for Vegetation Science"

 

Dr. Sourabh Dubey and Udo Censkowsky of bluesensus co-authored the chapter "Framework for Rapid Evaluation of a Mangrove Restoration Site: A Case Study from Indian Sundarban" in the book series "Tasks for Vegetation Science". The chapter sheds light on the evaluation of mangrove plantation sites in the Indian sundarbans.

For more info contact us or learn more about the the book here https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-04417-6_22

2019-07-10: ALDI SÜD Fishery improvement project (FIP)

 

Learn more about the implementation of a fishery improvement project (FIP) in an interview with Udo Censkowsky.

https://blog.aldi-sued.de/garnelen-bei-aldi-sued/

2019-06-25: bluesensus celebrates 1st future mangroves day

 

In the scope of the 1st Mangrove Future Day, initiated by the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), bluesensus participated in extensive discussions with stakeholders from society, politics and industry about potential solution how to foster the protection of mangroves. Learn more about the event here.

2019-02-01: bluesensus assigned for GNF feasibility study of a MSP

 

bluesensus has been assigned by the German NGO Global Nature Fund to conduct a study on the feasibility of a Multi Stakeholder Partnership (MSP) Project for strengthening mangrove protection along shrimp value chains in the Sundarbans (Bangladesh and India). In this context the bluesensus team conducted a series of interviews with stakeholders in Bangladesh and India.

2018-11-15: Bluesensus attends Meeting of the German seafood community with MSC and ASC

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) jointly held the 2018 Meeting for the German seafood community in Hamburg. bluesensus attended the meeting to get firsthand information and contribute to the discussion about the growing criticism on the certification practices of both label organisations (and/or their accredited auditing companies). It was good to see that MSC/ASC pro-actively addressed the latter, presented their viewpoints and planned improvements. Leaving the niche and growing into mainstream markets will always be accompanied by an increasing number of critical individuals and/or organisations. Finally, it is up to the stakeholders backing both label organisations and involved in the standard setting process to define their perception of sustainability. 

2018-07-26: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems

 

bluesensus is proud to be part of a mangrove ecosystem restoration and conservation network. With our partners in India and Costa Rica as well as with coastal communities and other stakeholders seriously working on Mangrove restoration we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems. In this context, we want to say “Thank you” in particular to companies funding mangrove restoration projects like ALDI SÜD, Alnatura, Hofer KG and Shore nv.

2018-04-05: bluesensus at Sustainable Fisheries Workshop in Cochin (India)

 

The Central Marine Fishery Research Institute (CMFRI), WWF India and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) organized a 1 day workshop on sustainable fisheries in India. All three organizations have formed a partnership to promote the concept of sustainable fisheries as defined by the MSC sustainable fisheries standard. Besides promotion of sustainable fisheries the organizations are involved in the development 10 different Fishery Improvement Projects (FIP). The ALDI SÜD /KfW-DEG FIP is one of the prioritized fisheries.

 

2018-03-13: bluesensus attends Blue Solutions Fair in Bangkok (13.-16. March 2018)

 

bluesensus project proposal to develop an Integrated Mangrove Aquaculture system in Indian Sundarbans has been selected by Blue Solutions Fair organizers and bluesensus received an invitation to attend the Blue Solutions Fair in Bangkok, Thailand. In 4 days participants from all over Asia will discuss strategies for coastal nature conservation and income generation. Sourabh Dubey (bluesensus India) and, Apurba Saha (Director of Blue Sea Aquaculture Private Ltd.) are attending the Blue Solutions Fair.

2018-02-15: New engagement of bluesensus In India: Kolleru Lake

 

Ananda Foundation (Bhimaveran, Andhra Pradesh) has asked bluesensus to design a pilot project for sustainable management of Kolleru Lake and the natural resources around Kolleru Lake. Kolleru Lake is a protected wetland area in India under the Ramsar convention located in Andhra Pradesh. Agriculture, fresh water aquaculture and lake fisheries contributes among other factors to an over-exploitation of the Lake basin. Sourabh Dubey (bluesensus India) did a fact-finding mission with support from Ananda already. 

2017-12-09: ALDI SÜD Project: Visit of Mangrove afforestation site in Sundarbans

 

In his function as project co-ordinator Udo Censkowsky visited one of the afforestation sites in Sundarbans recently and met with the responsible women group and mangrove stewards organized by the Indian project partner NEWS.

2017-12-05: Study on Recirculation Aquaculture Systems published

 

Naturland e.V. conducted a study, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, concerning the organic food sector positions on Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Bluesensus has been part of the research team. Although organic stakeholders interviewed acknowledge the environmental benefits of RAS the majority is against organic certification of RAS. The full study (available only in German language) can be found here.

 

2017-11-01: Bluesensus team attends IFOAM Organic World Congress in Delhi

 

Udo Censkowsky and Sourabh Dubey will attend the IFOAM World Congress in Dehli, India on the 9th and 10th of November. If you are interested to meet us don´t hesistate to get in touch with us. For more Information about IFOAM World Congress, click here.

2017-10-01: Bluesensus appointed by EU commission to become member of EGTOP

 

Udo Censkowsky has been appointed to become member of the expert group for technical advice on organic production (EGTOP). He will contribute above all with his expertise in organic aquaculture. First meeting will take on the 9th of October 2017. If you want to learn more: Click here.

 

2017-08-01 Bluesensus assigned to co-ordinate a CSR-Project of ALDI SÜD

 

From 2017 until 2020 Udo Censkowsky will coordinate a 3 -year project focusing on restauration of mangrove areas in Costa Rica and India, on improvement of a shrimp fishery project in India as well as on income generating activities for coastal communities.

If you want to learn more: Click here.

2017-01-28 Udo Censkowsky at Biofach 2017

 

Udo Censkowsky will attend the world’s leading organic trade fair Biofach (www.biofach.de). In case you are interested in a meeting, please, don’t hesitate to contact u.censkowsky@blue-sensus.com.

2016-12-18 Mangrove plantation in Indian Sundarbans

 

On the 7th of December 2016 bluesensus has visited the mangrove plantation site in Sundarban area. The picture shows the women group caring for the plantation under the guidance of the NGO partner Nature Environment & Wildlife Society. We developed this project on behalf of Ristic GmbH (member of SHORE Group) and Alnatura. 

2016-10-17 Bluesensus takes part in Recirculation Aquaculture Systems Project

 

BÖLN, the German funding program for organic agriculture, has approved a new research project on recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS). The project was submitted by Naturland e.V.. Bluesensus is member of the project’s consortium led by Naturland. Other members are Seafood Advisory, University of Tübingen,               University of Kiel and Gesellschaft für Marine Aquakultur.

 

Main objective is to clarify the position of organic industry stakeholders regarding seafood production in recirculation aquaculture systems.

2016-10-06 Bluesensus at MSC/ASC Info Day in Hamburg

 

Bluesensus founder Udo Censkowsky will attend the MSC/ASC Info Day at the 7th of November 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. Meetings can be scheduled prior to the event. Please, write an e-mail: u.censkowsky@blue-sensus.com

2016-09-21 Bluesensus now member of the European Aquaculture Society

Since 1976, the European Aquaculture Society EAS cares about sustainable development of European aquaculture. The aim is to develop contacts, share and disseminate information and promote research. Bluesensus has now become member of EAS. More information: www.easonline.org

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