The 2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development fostered renewed interest in promoting global economic development that overcomes the challenges of sustainability.
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World population is projected to rise 30% from 6.1 billion to 7.9 billion people by 2050; the majority of this growth will be in developing countries already challenged to provide adequate food and water |
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The United Nations is committed to halving the number of people who lack access to adequate sanitation and clean water by 2015 |
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There is a globally recognized need for a more sustainable development |
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Worldwide market demand for environmentally responsible products is increasing |
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Global demand for high quality protein is rising as population and standards of living increase |
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The economic climate for exports to the U.S. and the E.U. has never been better |
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Wild fish stocks are declining due to over-fishing and loss of habitat |
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Ocean fisheries are unable to supply enough seafood to meet the current demand |
The aquaculture industry today presents tremendous opportunity for astute investors and developers to profitably meet the demand for high quality protein and environmentally responsible production.
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