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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COFI34 recap: Increased awareness and space for small-scale fisheries

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COFI34 recap: Increased awareness and space for small-scale fisheries

More than 96 members, 39 intergovernmental organisations and 32 observer NGOs, including CFFA and its partner CAOPA, attended this 34th (online) session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries to discuss global fisheries issues.

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European and African artisanal fishermen's organisations denounce their marginalisation

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European and African artisanal fishermen's organisations denounce their marginalisation

On the occasion of World Fisheries Day, the declarations of the Collectif Pêche et Développement and the African Confederation of Artisanal Fishing Organisations agree in their demand to implement the FAO Voluntary Guidelines.

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Has the European Parliament listened to the Seychelles artisanal fishers concerns?

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Has the European Parliament listened to the Seychelles artisanal fishers concerns?

During the SFPA negotiations, the local artisanal fishing organisation SFBOA, highlighted its priorities: the EU-Seychelles agreement should (i) contribute to reducing the pressure on tuna resources and on the environment; (ii) ensure transparency and more participation of the fisheries stakeholders and local communities, and (iii) use sectoral support funds primarily for the management of fisheries, and for the improvement of living and working conditions in the local fishing sector.

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AU Blue Economy : EU reiterates its commitment to address corruption, promote transparency and participation of all stakeholders

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AU Blue Economy : EU reiterates its commitment to address corruption, promote transparency and participation of all stakeholders

DG MARE and DG DEVCO jointly respond to the Communication of African artisanal professional fishing organisations (CAOPA) underscoring their concerns regarding the African Union’s blue economy strategy.

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Old fantasies: the French Citizen’s convention for climate proposes to replace fisheries with aquaculture

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Old fantasies: the French Citizen’s convention for climate proposes to replace fisheries with aquaculture

Their report, presented end of June, highlights that fisheries are responsible for an important proportion of “livestock and agriculture CO2 emissions”, but omits to recognize that other ocean-based industries are more polluting.

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Stories on artisanal fisheries: call for proposal to African journalists

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Stories on artisanal fisheries: call for proposal to African journalists

The Network of Journalists for Responsible and Sustainable Fisheries in Africa (REJOPRA) offers grant to reporters for investigative articles and videos on how small-scale fisheries face and adapt to climate change and overexploitation of resources.

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European Commission: “Given the importance of fisheries and aquaculture, any diversification of the African economy should fully build on these traditional sectors”

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European Commission: “Given the importance of fisheries and aquaculture, any diversification of the African economy should fully build on these traditional sectors”

In a response letter to a joint call by 16 civil society organisations for an Inclusive Oceans Strategy, the European Commission says they are “fully aware” of the value of Small-scale Fisheries.