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Chomes District, Costa Rica – On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, many communities depend on traditional methods of fishing for food and income. In particular, more than 1,000 families of mollusc gatherers engage in fisheries for their livelihoods, making a substantial contribution to small-scale fisheries in the country. Yet,...

From 25 to 28 October, FAO hosted an Expert Meeting to discuss solutions on how to overcome the challenges faced by rural youth aged 15-17 when accessing decent work in rural areas.Today, there are more young people than ever – 1.2 billion between the ages of 15 and 24. The...

Seafood value chains are of great importance for the economies of developing countries and contribute to 54 percent of the total value of international fishery trade worldwide. Seafood supply chains also provide employment and greatly contribute to the livelihoods and food security of women and men engaged in fishing, fish...