Talking Leaders: The blue-green connection – future food systems

Join our conversation with Melanie Siggs as we discuss the synergies between blue food systems, agriculture and forestry, and how they must work together to drive responsible food production.

Melanie Siggs

Melanie has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture for the past 18 years and is Strategic Engagement Director of the Global Seafood Alliance.

She is also Chair of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability, a non-executive director of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), and Ambassador to the Iceland Ocean Cluster.

Previously, Melanie was a project adviser to the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Agenda and a special adviser to HRH The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit.

Melanie is a frequent speaker on sustainable seafood and a regular facilitator for UN FAO, The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, OECD, World Economic Forum and The Economist.

She is an honorary professor of the Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, and holds an MSc in Responsibility and Business Practice (Bath). 

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