Food security
Beatrice Gorez
New report from Changing Markets Foundation ...

The research presents evidence that this production for use of global aquaculture supply chains is precipitating the collapse of stocks and compromising food security

New report from Changing Markets Foundation highlights the catastrophe provoked by fishmeal factories in The Gambia
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Behind a seemingly ordinary cargo, the sensitive fishmeal trade in West Africa

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Behind a seemingly ordinary cargo, the sensitive fishmeal trade in West Africa

At the ports of Dakar and Bissau, the Turkish cargo ship Hanfeng 88 illustrates opaque trade practices. Behind its routine rotations lies the export of fishmeal from overexploited stocks, to the detriment of food security, marine ecosystems, and local small-scale fisheries.

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Rising tides, shrinking catches: climate change and the resilience of Gambian fishing communities

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Rising tides, shrinking catches: climate change and the resilience of Gambian fishing communities

Rising sea temperatures, extreme weather, and coastal erosion are reshaping the life and working conditions for Gambian coastal communities, who are finding ways to adapt but face ongoing challenges that require government and financial support.

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In the Seychelles, fishers invest in women and school-aged children to revamp their sector

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In the Seychelles, fishers invest in women and school-aged children to revamp their sector

The Indian Ocean archipelago’s ageing population of small-scale fishers strives to bring generational renewal to fisheries by sensitizing school kids on the profession and training young women to re-skill in fish business.

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The ocean unites them: small-scale fisheries speak with one voice at UNOC 3

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The ocean unites them: small-scale fisheries speak with one voice at UNOC 3

At UNOC3 in Nice, representatives of small-scale fisheries from around the world called for their inclusion in ocean governance, highlighting their crucial role in global food security and sustainability.

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In Vigo, European and African stakeholders discuss the external dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy

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In Vigo, European and African stakeholders discuss the external dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy

Seminar participants recommended greater benefits for third countries under Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements and greater consistency between EU policies, including trade and development policies.

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Ghanaian small-scale fishers will not be subject to closed season as new authorities focus on fighting IUU

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Ghanaian small-scale fishers will not be subject to closed season as new authorities focus on fighting IUU

Recent studies show that, while these closures can momentarily lead to increased fish sizes and abundance, their socio-economic impact on fishing communities is dire.

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"In fisheries and biodiversity management, women are a driving force"

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"In fisheries and biodiversity management, women are a driving force"

To mark International Women's Day, and taking advantage of her visit to Brussels as part of the Fisheries and Oceans Dialogues organised by the European Commission, we interview Raïssa Madou, a fish processor in Côte d'Ivoire.

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It’s a long way to mutual understanding: European and African stakeholders find common ground on fishing joint ventures

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It’s a long way to mutual understanding: European and African stakeholders find common ground on fishing joint ventures

The EU Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) and CFFA have published the report of the seminar on European fishing investments in third countries they jointly organized last May in Berlin, in the headquarters of the NGO Bread For the World.

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The European Transport Federation (ETF) examines the new social clause in European fisheries agreements

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The European Transport Federation (ETF) examines the new social clause in European fisheries agreements

At a conference on working conditions for non-European fishers on board EU vessels, participants raised the need to bring more transparency and better supervising for the practices of fishing agents.

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8th OACPS Ministerial meeting declaration: "SSF are the mainstay of OACPS' fisheries sector with enduring roots in traditions and values"

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8th OACPS Ministerial meeting declaration: "SSF are the mainstay of OACPS' fisheries sector with enduring roots in traditions and values"

The declaration touches upon most fisheries’ hot topics: the fight against IUU fishing, good governance, transparency, fisheries subsidies, among others. On most of these topics, emphasis is put by the Ministers on small scale fisheries.

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Costas Kadis: “the EU Ocean Pact will be a model of sustainability, good governance, and coherence”

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Costas Kadis: “the EU Ocean Pact will be a model of sustainability, good governance, and coherence”

The Cypriot commissioner-designate faced the questions of the European Parliament fisheries committee (PECH) regarding the strategic framework which should bring coherence among ocean-related policies, including the Common Fisheries Policy. PECH backed him for his future mandate.

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8th meeting of OACPS Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters and Fisheries: artisanal fisheries representatives call for the protection of coastal zones by and for communities

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8th meeting of OACPS Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters and Fisheries: artisanal fisheries representatives call for the protection of coastal zones by and for communities

In September 2024, the Ministers responsible for Fisheries of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) met in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) to discuss the theme ‘ Accelerating action for sustainable and resilient oceans, fisheries and aquaculture in OECP member countries and regions’.

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MEPs discuss international challenges to be addressed by EU fisheries and aquaculture policies

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MEPs discuss international challenges to be addressed by EU fisheries and aquaculture policies

A new study presented to the European Parliament Fisheries Committee outlined the strengths and weaknesses of the CFP and other EU policies in addressing current and future challenges in fisheries and aquaculture.

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Senegal fishers lodge a complaint against energy companies for failing to exercise due diligence in their GTA project

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Senegal fishers lodge a complaint against energy companies for failing to exercise due diligence in their GTA project

A Senegalese civil society organisation, member of the OECD Watch network, supported fishers from Saint Louis in placing a complaint to the UK and US OECD National Contact Points against the multinational enterprises British Petroleum and Kosmos Energy.

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The EU must not support intensive fish farming — it's not sustainable

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The EU must not support intensive fish farming — it's not sustainable

In a joint letter to the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union, organisations from Europe and Africa call for the end of EU’s support to intensive fish farming and instead the promotion of more sustainable small-scale aquaculture options that can co-exist with low impact fisheries.

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African and European stakeholders call for the development of a regulatory framework for sustainable fisheries joint ventures

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African and European stakeholders call for the development of a regulatory framework for sustainable fisheries joint ventures

The EU Long-Distance Advisory Council and CFFA co-hosted a seminar end of May in Berlin with key African fisheries stakeholders to discuss issues related to EU fishing companies with investments and operations in Africa.