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Social Protection in the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector (SocPro4Fish) project
25/04/2022
The SocPro4Fish project is a component within the “Responsible use of fisheries and aquaculture resources for sustainable development” project funded by NORAD. The project component SocPro4Fish advocates for...
Tanzanian Women Fish Workers Association (TAWFA) growing strong
01/04/2022
Worldwide, women’s contribution to the fisheries sector has long been poorly documented and undervalued. Past policy and governance programs were largely centered around the notion that men participate in the...
Namibia's national plan of action for small scale fisheries (NPOA-SSF)
30/03/2022
In September 2020, the Government of Namibia, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources committed to develop her National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) through implementing the...
Strengthening the participation of women in fisheries and aquaculture
24/03/2022
In a bid to organize women in fisheries, strengthen their position and enhance their participation in fisheries and aquaculture, the Government of Malawi in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture...
IYAFA: Interview with Dr. Prasun Kumar Das, Secretary General of APRACA (Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural credit Association), on the economic sustainability of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers
24/03/2022
Access to financial services, one of the themes highlighted in Pillar 2 of IYAFA’s Global Action Plan on economic sustainability, is often an obstacle for small-scale fishers, fish...
Rowing IYAFA 2022 in the United Republic of Tanzania
24/02/2022
Tanzania is a coastal state located in the Eastern part of Africa endowed with large water bodies and favorable agro-climatic condition supporting both capture fishery and fish farming sub-sectors. Much...
Celebrating IYAFA 2022 in the Western Central Atlantic region (WECAFC)
02/02/2022
IYAFA 2022 in the WECAFC region The Western Central Atlantic Region is gearing up to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries in 2022! IYAFA 2022 presents a unique opportunity...
IYAFA: Interview with Manuel Barange, Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division at FAO, on the importance of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture for the environmental sustainability
24/01/2022
We sat down with professor Barange to hear his vision for the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture and to focus on Pillar 1 of IYAFA’s Global...
Information on COVID-19 and small-scale fisheries
28/12/2021
Small-scale fishers, fish workers and their communities are currently facing the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic which is affecting the entire value chain and the livelihoods depending on it. At...
Illuminating Hidden Harvests: post-doc opportunity
16/12/2021
A Postdoctoral Associate is sought to be part of the team of the “Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH) project”. The main duties of the Postdoc in this position will be
to support...
FAO-OOH Partnership to Strengthen the Recognition and Protection of the Human Rights of Small-Scale Fishers and their Communities in 2022
10/12/2021
On International Human Rights Day, which marks the adoption on 10 December 1948 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, we celebrate the achievements by all members of the international...
Environmental Leadership by Small-Scale Fishers: November 24 Webinar and Website Launch
21/10/2021
In celebration of the upcoming International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, November 24th will mark the release of a new online resource highlighting how small-scale fishers globally are engaging...
CALL FOR PAPERS - Special Issue on the occasion of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
05/10/2021
On the occasion of the IYAFA 2022, the scientific journal Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries will publish a Special Issue of high-quality reviews and research articles focused on the...
Virtual expert consultation on a monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework for the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication
27/09/2021
There has been a long-standing and widespread interest from those working with the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF...
Decent work and social protection – the SSF forum raises awareness on the safety and vulnerabilities related to small-scale fisheries.
24/09/2021
Fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. The promotion of safety at sea, occupational health and safety, and incentive to social protection programmes are therefore essential...
The SSF Guidelines help empower inland and marine fishing communities all over the world
17/09/2021
Watch the video to discover some examples of how the SSF Guidelines are helping fisherfolks improve their livelihoods and promote the sustainability of small-scale fisheries.
Our oceans sustain the livelihoods of...
Scaling up the implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries and the SSF Guidelines – CFI training workshop for project staff and partners
17/08/2021
Coastal and small-scale fisheries contribute significantly to the food security and nutrition of many millions of people in West Africa. By strengthening this crucial role, important headway can be made...
The SSF Forum, a place where fishers come together, learn and share experiences - Offering support to small-scale fishers and fish workers to further develop their capacities and skills
21/07/2021
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has launched the Small-Scale Fishers’ Forum initiative, aka the “SSF Forum”, as a priority joint action with the Friends of SSF to...
Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems in Asia and the Pacific
17/06/2021
* This article was first published in the INFOFISH International, Issue 3/2021 (May/June 2021)
Gender equity and equality are fundamental guiding principles in FAO’s Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries...
International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 – find out what’s swimming your way.
09/06/2021
Summary of origins
In 2017, the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA) proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022), with...