Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent non-profit organization that promotes responsible fishing practices. Its role is to recognize, via a certification program, well-managed fisheries and to harness consumer preference for seafood products bearing the MSC label of approval.

It has developed an environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. It uses a product label to reward environmentally responsible fishery management and practices, allowing consumers, concerned about over fishing and its environmental and social consequences to choose seafood products which have been independently assessed against the MSC Standard.

 

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