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9thGLOBAL CONFERENCE ON

GENDER IN AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES

Transforming aquaculture and fisheries for gender justice

The 9th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF9) of the Gender in Aquaculture & Fisheries Section of the Asian Fisheries Society on the theme “Transforming aquaculture and fisheries for gender justice” will be held from 1-3 October 2025 at the Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

We are pleased to announce two pre-conference workshops to be held in conjunction with the GAF9 (Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries) conference.

  • GAF 101: Introduction to Gender Analysis in Aquaculture and Fisheries Research
  • GAF 201: Advanced Workshop on Gender Analysis in Aquaculture and Fisheries Research
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Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird offers. Don’t miss out—register today!

Registration closes on 30 September 2025.

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Special Sessions/ Panels/ Roundtables/ Workshops

GAF9 invites researchers, academics, students and practitioners to share the latest information and knowledge on gender in aquaculture and fisheries while also learning about new opportunities and innovative approaches to achieve gender equality in the aquaculture and fisheries sectors.

Call for Special Sessions/ Panels/ Roundtables/ Workshops closes on 15 June 2025.

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The 9th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF9) of the Gender in Aquaculture & Fisheries Section of the Asian Fisheries Society on the theme “Transforming aquaculture and fisheries for gender justice” will be held from 1-3 October 2025 at the Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand.

Call for Abstracts closes on 15 June 2025.

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Photo Contest

Grab your camera and capture unique moments that are apt for the theme “Transforming aquaculture and fisheries for gender justice” of the 9th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF9), submit and win prizes.

Photo Contest closes on 30 August 2025.

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IDRC AQUADAPT

Grants for GAF9 Participants

We are pleased to announce that the IDRC’s AQUADAPT initiative is providing support to GAF9 for the sponsorship of women participants from Southeast Asian and Pacific countries.

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DATES TO REMEMBER


For paper submissions:
June 15, 2025: Last date for abstracts
June 30, 2025: Last date for early bird registration
September 30, 2025: Last date for registration at regular rates

For special session proposals:
June 15, 2025: Last date for submission of Special Session proposal
June 30, 2025: Notification of acceptance for Special Session proposal submissions

For photo contest:
August 30, 2025: Last date for submission of Photo Entries

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GAF Section

GAFS stands to promote equitable effective interaction and cooperation among scientists, technicians, fisheries officers and non-governmental organization experts involved in issues related to gender in fisheries and aquaculture with the objective of advancing research and practice in Asia-Pacific and other regions of the world. Providing greater visibility and increasing awareness of the importance of incorporating gender and more particularly women in fisheries and aquaculture interventions.

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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, environment, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.

Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule.

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