Can we fish sustainably and economically?
By
Gianna Cardarelli
Rashid
Sumaila is a professor and Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and
Fisheries Economics at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and the
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia.
He
will discuss “Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and
Fisheries” in Edwards Hall. To watch the free, public lecture online, go
to the colloquium schedule on the day of the event and
click next to Sumaila’s name.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, ALL attendees will be REQUIRED to show either a vaccination card OR university ID. Also, everyone attending will be required to be masked while inside the building. Attendees must register and obtain tickets in advance.
Sumaila’s
research focuses on bioeconomics, marine ecosystem valuation and the analysis
of global issues such as fisheries subsidies, marine protected areas, illegal
fishing, climate change, marine plastic pollution, and oil spills.
Sumaila
has experience working in fisheries and natural resource projects in Norway,
Canada and the North Atlantic region, Namibia and the Southern African region,
Ghana and the West African region and Hong Kong and the South China Sea.
Sumaila
earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Bergen and bachelor of
science degree in quantity surveying from the Ahmadu Bello University. He is
widely published and cited. He won the 2017 Volvo Environment Prize and was
named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2019.
His
interest in the environment started early in life when his grandfather used to
say people should “walk as if the ground feels pain” – this is sophisticated
environmentalism!
His
specific interest in ocean and fisheries was awakened in Norway. Sumaila enjoys
exploring novel ideas and mentoring future thinkers. He wakes up each day
thinking of how best to contribute to ensuring that the global community leaves
a healthy ocean to its children.
