Food insecurity is a major driver of displacement. In 2024, 75% of forcibly displaced people lived in food crisis-affected areas. Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, see how Food and Agriculture Organization strengthens local food systems so refugees can rebuild with dignity 👉 bit.ly/3SQnqsB

It is with profound gratitude that I say ‘thank you and goodbye’ today to my colleagues in UN Development and the United Nations family. It has been my honour to be part of this incredible organization for the last 8 years. 🙏 go.undp.org/U2Q

Combating #IUUFishing starts with strong national strategies. At the #GFCMLex training in 🇹🇷, Black Sea countries work to develop their NPOAs-IUU. Focusing on: ⚖️aligning laws with international rules 🛥Port State Measures & VMS 🤝engaging stakeholders #FishEBM

‼️RECRUTONS‼️ Nous cherchons un excellent consultant international #pêche et/ou #aquaculture bilingue anglais/français, pour rejoindre notre équipe FAO West Africa à Dakar, pour au moins 1 an!! 🐟🌍 SVP, si vous avez l'expérience pertinente, postulez ici 👉jobs.fao.org/careersection/…

🏊 Europe's bathing water has improved, thanks to cutting down organic pollutants & pathogens from urban wastewater! ⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater. Learn more in the latest EU EnvironmentAgency report 👉 europa.eu/!YCtnq8 #WaterWiseEU

The EU 🇪🇺& UK 🇬🇧 formalise today the agreement granting reciprocal full access to waters for fishing until 2038 ✅ This will bring crucial economic stability and certainty for the EU's fishing communities and fleets Learn more⬇️ europa.eu/!kc9WXD

The new #ADCentres in Heraklion joins a growing General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean network of regional hubs. The participants received training on the daily operations of a Med marine fish farm, including feeding, measuring fish biomass with a stereoscopic camera, fish harvest & cleaning the nets.

🌊 The #EUBeachCleanup is live! From June to October, at the seaside or on a riverbank, join or organise a clean-up. Every clean-up helps keep litter out of the ocean. 📅 Find an event or register your own #️⃣ Use the #EUBeachCleanup Join the wave: ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-clean…

#GFCM_SAC: harmonizing & streamlining fisheries data requests Data submitted by CPCs are the backbone of our work, enabling the provision of informed advice, supporting the GFCM decision-making mechanism. #DYK that there are more than 120 GFCM data calls? #SustainableFisheries

#GFCM_SAC is discussing spatial management #DYK that in 2025, the fourth data call was issued to CPCs and partners to update the GFCM Database on sensitive habitats and species❓ It led to 700+ new, quality-controlled VME Indicator records in the Med. #SustainableFisheries

#GFCM_SAC: management of common dolphinfish fisheries A socially and economically important species in the Western and Central Med, possibly sustainably exploited based on the updated stock assessment, covered by a regional multi-annual management plan. #SustainableFisheries

#GFCM_SAC is discussing the management of western Mediterranean fisheries In focus: 🔵outcomes of management strategy evaluation for blackspot seabream stock in the Alboran Sea 🔵small pelagic and demersal stocks 🔵Cabliers coral mound area #SustainableFisheries

#GFCM_SAC: Management of central & eastern Med fisheries 🔹Demersal fisheries in the Strait of Sicily 🔹Deep-water red shrimp fisheries in the Strait of Sicily, the Ionian Sea and the Levant Sea 🔹Round sardinella 🔹European hake 🔹Non-indigenous species #SustainableFisheries

#GFCM_SAC: the management of Adriatic Sea fisheries In focus: 📌Small pelagic fisheries 📌Demersal fisheries, including a fisheries restricted area proposal Find out more about the GFCM's work in the Adriatic in our recent story: fao.org/gfcm/news/deta… #SustainableFisheries

Today at #GFCM_SAC, discussions centre on: 🤝 Stakeholder engagement 🛶 Small-scale fisheries 🏷️ Value chain 🐟 European eel in the Mediterranean ♻️ Discards 🌍 Climate change & more. #Sustainablefisheries

#GFCM_SAC: discussing small-scale fisheries During the past year, +68 small-scale fishers and stakeholders participated in the #SSFForum programme, raising awareness about marine pollution & the impacts of fishing gear on marine resources. #SustainableFisheries

🟢#GFCM_SAC: strengthening knowledge along the fisheries value chain Ongoing work aims to promote a harmonized approach tailored to the region’s fisheries sector, providing employment figures & other key insights to support effective management decisions. #SustainableFisheries

El #IEO-CSIC participa en la reunión del Comité Científico Asesor #SAC de la Comisión General de Pesca del Mediterráneo (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) 🔗 tinyurl.com/2u49s7rd #SustainableFisheries #MedSea4Fish #FEMPA

That's a wrap #GFCM_SAC❗️ Thank you to the delegates from 19 Mediterranean countries & the EU, the observers and experts 🇦🇱 🇩🇿 🇭🇷 🇨🇾 🇪🇬 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 🇱🇧 🇱🇾 🇲🇹 🇲🇪 🇲🇦 🇸🇮 🇪🇸 🇸🇾 🇹🇳 🇹🇷 Stay tuned to find out about the scientific advice formulated towards #SustainableFisheries

At the #GFCM_CAQ, experts are discussing: 🔹Overview of intersessional activities 🔹Technical Advisory Group and country activities 🔹Overview of country priorities & much more. #Aquaculture4Sustainability