This new analysis, commissioned by FAO, assesses the adaptation finance gap for fisheries including safety at sea.  The adaptation finance gap for fisheries and aquaculture is estimated at approximately USD 4.5 billion/year for developing countries. This is one of the highest...

The Sixth International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH 6) was held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) over a period of five days from 8 to 12 January 2024. For each day of...

FAO has worked with the Bay of Bengal Programme - Intergovernmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) and Sri Lankan experts on the translation of the FAO-IMO-ILO Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels...

FAO has worked with the Bay of Bengal Programme - Intergovernmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) and Sri Lankan experts on the translation of the FAO-IMO-ILO Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels...

Climate change is increasing risks at sea. Storms and cyclones occur with greater frequency and intensity. Fishers will need to adapt to the changing situation and invest in better and safer equipment. These safer, stronger and better boats can support...