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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

* 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...

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...