Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative
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| Formation | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Sustainable seafood |
| Headquarters | Haarlem, Netherlands |
| Website | www |
The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is a non-governmental organization that works to advocate for sustainable seafood through public-private partnerships.[1][2][3]
Established in 2013 and headquartered in the Netherlands,[4] the GSSI is a partner with the United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, government agencies, NGOs, and seafood companies around the world.[5][6][7] The mission of the organization is to "ensure confidence in the supply and promotion of certified seafood as well as promote improvement efforts in seafood sustainability globally."[8][9] GSSI maintains a global benchmark tool which provides formal recognition of the various seafood certification programs around the world.[10][11][12] In 2021, the organization was a signatory to the Shanghai Declaration on Aquaculture for Food and Sustainable Development.[13]