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The 10th anniversary of the SSF Guidelines
25/06/2024
In 2024 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines). To bring together responsible fisheries and sustainable development, the SSF Guideli...
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Virtual inception meeting on new project 'Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines for gender-equitable and climate-resilient food systems and livelihoods - Phase 2”
15/05/2024
A virtual inception meeting was held to bring together key project stakeholders and FAO colleagues from headquarters, regional and country offices to introduce and discuss the activities that will be developed during the new FAO project 'Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guide...
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High-level dialogue session on National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries in Malawi
08/05/2024
A High-level dialogue session on the
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Passing the baton: bolstering young fishers’ roles for sustainable fisheries resources
23/02/2024
A small fisher, Agus Riyadi realized that the waters around Binuangen, West Java has high fisheries potentials and has been an essential source of livelihood for his family and local communities. “We need to protect the fisheries resources here and actively monitor their utilization, especiall...
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The 6th edition of the International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH) focused on small-scale fisheries
26/01/2024
Rome - The International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH) is the world’s only conference devoted to safety and health in fisheries and aquaculture. It’s 6th edition, from 8 to 12 January 2024, was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U...
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New COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management emphasize small-scale fisheries and sustainable fishing practices
26/01/2024
Rome – FAO Members and observers convened virtually from January 15 to 18 to exchange insights and strategies for enhancing fisheries management, considering ecological, social, economic, nutritional and gender objectives. The discussions were particularly geared towards impro...
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New videos available to boost training on improved post-harvest small-scale fisheries practices
19/12/2023
Written by: Patrick Kimani, Ansen Ward and Manoela Militão de Siqueira
A series of training videos have been created to promote peer-to-peer learning on improved post-harvest practices. Post-harvest practices refer to activities such as handling, process...
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Malawi launches national plan of action for small- scale fisheries (2023 – 2030)
07/11/2023
The Government of Malawi, through the Department of Fisheries, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), launched Malawi’s National Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (2023-2030).
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Empowering Indigenous Peoples through sustainable fisheries: A dialogue at the UN biennial Global Indigenous Youth Forum (UNGIYF)
18/10/2023
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Enhancing Fishers Livelihoods through Social Protection
11/07/2023
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Gender transformative trainings in Asian small-scale fisheries: insights from the Philippines and Indonesia
23/06/2023
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Towards sustainable resource management for small-scale fisheries
23/06/2023
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Responsible governance of tenure and inland fisheries: more than simply fish
26/05/2023
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Financial Inclusion Policies in the Fisheries Sector - Experiences of Financial Institutions from India, Tanzania, and Vietnam
15/05/2023
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Trainings and distribution of fishing kits promote food security and nutrition to displaced communities in South Sudan
08/05/2023
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New e-learning course: Governance in small-scale fisheries
04/04/2023
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FAO heralds a new era of support for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture at IYAFA 2022 global closing event
31/03/2023
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FAO and Michigan State University designed a brief survey to seek case studies on aquatic ecosystems and associated livelihoods.
07/02/2023
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FAO and the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) promote the implementation of the SSF Guidelines in the Caribbean Region
06/02/2023
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