From 22 to 29 March, the 12th edition of the French film festival Pêcheurs du Monde offers 8 days of films, with focus on the future of marine resources, their role for food, geopolitical issues, the defense of biodiversity, and more. Who better than fishers themselves to testify to the...

Contents of the February 2020 issue: Online consultations: How to monitor implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries? Training of trainers in safety at sea TBTI 'Training-of-the-Trainers' program builds capacity to implement the SSF Guidelines TeWorkshop on mainstreaming small-scale fisheries in governance and policy SSF Guidelines presented at international symposium on marine...

We at the FAO are currently developing a monitoring and evaluation tool for the SSF Guidelines. As a part of this work, we are launching an online consultation to solicit views, recommendations, suggestions, and good practices from a diverse group of practitioners. Please share your ideas and opinions before March 16th...

The Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) co-organized this Regional Workshop on Gender Integration in Fisheries in Bangkok, Thailand, in January. The workshop aimed at building regional capacity and advancing policies related to gender. The participants included the gender focal points from SEAFDEC...

Fishing continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Fishers in the Caribbean, who often fish in open boats with ample protection from the elements, during rough seas, are particularly vulnerable. Engine failures, capsizing of vessels, sinking due to high waves, navigation mistakes, careless practices, man...