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21 November is set aside to highlight the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world, strengthen human rights for the small-scale fishing communities, and make a difference in the working conditions of fishing communities and the sector.  In commemorating this day, the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters have recommended action to Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing as these activities have negative impacts to the health of marine ecosystems. The discussion was part of the...

FAO, in collaboration with WFP, the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners, celebrated World Food Day (WFD) in style at the Island Administrative Town of Jangjangbureh, Central River Region on Sunday, 16 October 2022. The event, hosted by the region’s Governor Ousman Bah, also marked the International Day of Rural...

Supporting sustainable growth to benefit women oyster producers and stabilise oyster stocks Sustainable growth of The Gambia’s oyster sector depends on better production and responsible resource management, according to an upgrading strategy presented to 50 experts and stakeholders today. It will improve the livelihoods of the women who dominate this small-scale...

The USD 25 million PROREFISH is the first GCF-funded project with a significant focus on fisheries  The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a USD 25 million project led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to enhance the climate resilience of the most vulnerable women and men in fishing...