#ICCAT2023 delivered mixed results. Anti-IUU policies fared better with agreement on ✔️Electronic monitoring standards ✔️Catch documentation working group to advance CDS expansion ✔️Labor standards ✔️Flag states to investigate&report on #IUU cases ✔️Better reporting on PSMs 1/2

🌊🎣 Celebrating #WorldFisheriesDay by championing stronger governance! We are contributing to policies that support small-scale fisheries, uplifting fisherfolk lives. Access our knowledge products. We are driving positive change! 🐟🌎 🌊shorturl.at/kIMQ8 #FishGov2

Small-scale fisheries (#SSF) are the backbone of many coastal & inland communities, providing vital food security & livelihoods. Food and Agriculture Organization is working with Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, Namibia to support the sustainable development of #SSF, ensuring a thriving future for communities. #WorldFisheriesDay 🐟

#WorldFisheriesDay #WFD2023 #Ghana #SSF #SSFSummit2024 || #BlackStars #TheNewForce Afronita ||

💔 The ocean's beauty is fragile, but the dedication of women in fishing in Namibia is unbreakable. 🇳🇦 Namfishnet, the Namibian chapter of AWFISHNET News , is on a mission to EMPOWER women in fisheries and aquaculture across ALL the 14 regions of this African country. 👑🎣

Visit our #COP28 online hub at go.wri.org/48bTQn9 to keep abreast of the key issues and outcomes.

Madam Betsy Njagi, Principle Secretary of Fisheries & #BlueEconomy #Kenya, opened the 3rd #FishGov2 Project Steering Committee Meeting today. Highlighting Kenya's anti-IUU Fishing commitment & acknowledging a shared vision for prosperity with the European Union.

#AWFishNet Bureau members spotlight key aspects of effective organization governance: transparency, accountability, advocacy. Plus key skills: marketing, resource mobilization, financial communication, M&E, data management & delivering quality products 4 market demand. #FishGov2

Canoe & Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) is participating in the The Pew Trusts organized event on #thehumancostoffishing, and shares the position that the absence of data on #SSF fatalities has led to less awareness abt the triggers and the enormity of the fatalities,and hence the absence of policy interventions

@FAOFish at #COP28 will discuss the importance of #AquaticFoods in school meals, highlighting our work & experience in this field. 🗓️ 10/12 at 10 h (GST) If you're in #Dubai, join us at the #FoodSystems Pavilion! Or watch the event live at this link 👉bit.ly/4a7HhuD

📣Dive into the crucial conversation on 'Avoiding The Perfect Storm' – an event shedding light on the climate vulnerability of aquatic food systems. 💡Learn more about this event 👉 tinyurl.com/WFCOP28f #AquaticFoods4Climate

Have you played a role in implementing the #SSFGuidelines in your country ❓ Don't miss out on this discussion hosted by FSN Forum. Read more about it and join the conversation ! 👉 bit.ly/3RuVPNw

Join @FAOFish at #COP28 & explore the potential of sustainable aquatic #foodsystems as a low-carbon, high-nutrition #climate solution. Follow the the livestream: 🗓️ 10/12 👉 bit.ly/3Raa9Kd 🗓️ 11/12 👉 bit.ly/46P9oMf Or join us at these locations 👇

Fishers vrs seafarers. What exist in the names, fundamental to the discussions on #thehumancostoffishing, and sheds light on the absence of data on fatalities in #SSF, undermining safety and health, taking cognizance of fishers' ability to produce data on accidents and fatalities

With sensors attached to fishing nets, #fishers are supporting the collection of temperature data, made possible via a collaboration between Canoe & Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) and researchers under the GAIA Initiative/Regional Marine Centre #uggmes #ugrmc GMES, and Africa Fishers supporting data collection | Legon Black Stars|

Ever joined a #FISH4ACP virtual tour? 🗓️ Next one is on 13/12, diving into the transformation of aquatic #foodsystems. Join us & discover what it means for oyster farmers in The Gambia & tilapia farmers in Zimbabwe 👉bit.ly/48912jK EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺,Bundesentwicklungsministerium,OACPS Secretariat

With support of FAO, as part of the SWIOFC-Nairobi Convention Partnership livelihoods intervention, women, men and youth of Limpopo River Mouth, Gaza Province, benefiting from training on honey production and processing, repair and maintenance of 🎣boat engines and safety at sea.

Women canoe owners receive life jackets for their fishing crew. Canoe & Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) appeals for more supports, to reach more fishing crew. FAO in Africa FAO in Ghana FCWC/CPCO Ghana Maritime Authority Ghana Meteorological Agency FISH Safety Foundation GoGMI International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) E-levy Tamale #Newsfile #OtanChallenge Bongo