Decree No. 11.852 establishing the National Programme for Sustainable Aquaculture Development (ProAqui). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Policy/planning Aquaculture Mariculture Fishery management and conservation Agricultural development Sustainable use Cooperative/producer organization Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree establishes the National Programme for Sustainable Aquaculture Development (ProAqui). ProAqui’s objectives are: institutional strengthening of aquaculture policy and related activities; structuring, organization and development of aquaculture production chains; socio-productive inclusion of agents involved in the sector; and promotion of sustainable growth in the productive capacity of aquaculture. The Programme's priorities are: I - encouragement of environmental and land regularization; II - generation and management of aquaculture data; III - promotion of different aquaculture production chains; IV - planning and development of National aquaculture; V - stimulation of research, development and innovation in the aquaculture sector; VI - encouragement of good practices in aquaculture health, biosafety and animal welfare; VII - attraction of public and private investments for aquaculture; VIII - promotion of communication and marketing in aquaculture; IX - stimulation of the circular and bio-economy; X - development and competitiveness of the internal and external market; XI - support for certifications as a way of adding value to aquaculture products; XII - strengthening family aquaculture and local production arrangements; XIII – encouraging associations and cooperatives; XIV - qualification and valorization of aquaculture human resources; and XV – development of technical assistance and aquaculture extension. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br