Panel // Trade Driven Transformation: Accelerating Seafood Policy Momentum with Market Opportunity

28 May 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
  • How can seafood trade agreements be intentionally designed with market incentives to accelerate policy momentum for sustainability, rather than relying on enforcement led or punitive measures?
  • What role can bilateral or multilateral trade partnerships play in aligning policy requirements and sustainability standards across markets? Who is best positioned to lead cross-regional blue food trade alliances that break down siloed policies and create real alignment between public and private sectors?
  • As an example, how can shared traceability requirements across regions strengthen compliance, improve monitoring, and encourage mass adoption of innovative solutions driving transparent supply chains?
Speakers
Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan, Partner - WHOLECHAIN, Mexico
Sonia Sharan
Sonia Sharan, Senior Manager Impact and Economics - OCEANA, USA