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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Affordable social housing to improve the living conditions of women fish processors in Côte d'Ivoire

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Affordable social housing to improve the living conditions of women fish processors in Côte d'Ivoire

The USCOFEP-CI cooperative has signed an agreement with a property developer for the construction of 500 units that will be put up for rent-purchase for the affiliated women, with the possibility of purchase over 10 to 13 years.

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Fight against the installation of a steel plant in Bargny: Women fish processors change their strategy

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Fight against the installation of a steel plant in Bargny: Women fish processors change their strategy

The project of the company Tosyali Holding Senegal, of Turkish origin, is likely to lead to the displacement of at least 20 families and put an end to the economic activity of hundreds of women involved in the processing of fish products and agriculture.

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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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CAOPA calls for a more sustainable and transparent framework for fishing joint ventures in Africa

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CAOPA calls for a more sustainable and transparent framework for fishing joint ventures in Africa

Following the publication of a common position with CFFA in July 2020, African artisanal fishers are reviving the process of reflection started more than ten years ago on opaque foreign investment in African fisheries through fishing joint ventures.

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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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Stranded for months due to Covid-19, Mauritian fishers are now stuck between polluted waters and insufficient support

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Stranded for months due to Covid-19, Mauritian fishers are now stuck between polluted waters and insufficient support

This in-depth article explains the impacts of the Wakashio oil spill on small-scale fisheries and calls for more inclusion and participation of local coastal communities in decision-making processes of post-Covid recovery.

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EU-Senegal Fisheries Agreement: asking “the right questions”

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EU-Senegal Fisheries Agreement: asking “the right questions”

In a statement, artisanal fishers criticize misplaced decrying by the local press about the EU-Senegal tuna agreement, and call upon their government to develop Senegalese tuna fisheries for a better access to resources and quotas.

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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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USCOFEP-CI's refrigerated container guarantees a continuous supply of fish to Abdijan

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USCOFEP-CI's refrigerated container guarantees a continuous supply of fish to Abdijan

This 40-foot container was purchased by the women fish processor cooperative of Côte d'Ivoire thanks to a fund set up under the EU-Côte d'Ivoire fisheries agreement.

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Mauritania pledged to eliminate fishmeal production by 2020. Today, it has tripled

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Mauritania pledged to eliminate fishmeal production by 2020. Today, it has tripled

Despite promises of measures to discourage this activity by increasing export taxes and redirecting landings for human consumption, more than 650,000 tons of fresh fish per year are used to make fishmeal and fishoil.

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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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Concrete measures to improve working conditions in small-scale fisheries in Senegal

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Concrete measures to improve working conditions in small-scale fisheries in Senegal

The local sector welcomes some innovative initiatives and the ratification of ILO C188, but continues to call for the strengthening of working conditions throughout the sector, especially for women who are not covered by the Convention.