Climate change

COFI37 recognises and underscores “the vital contribution of small-scale fisheries to the socio-economic well-being of coastal communities”

COFI37 recognises and underscores “the vital contribution of small-scale fisheries to the socio-economic well-being of coastal communities”

At its biennial gathering, the FAO Committee on Fisheries celebrated its 60th anniversary as well as the 10 years of the entry into force of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA). Small-scale fisheries received strong recognition, but significant gaps remain between words and action.

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

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.