A recent FAO mission to India marked an important step in supporting the country’s efforts to modernize fishing port infrastructure through more sustainable, inclusive and efficient approaches.

FAO is engaging with Italian stakeholders to promote fishing ports as drivers of sustainable local development, improved governance and innovation, in line with FAO’s Blue Transformation framework.

On 21 November we celebrate World Fisheries Day, recognizing the vital role fisheries play in food security, employment, and the blue economy. 

In a global trade context where sustainability, traceability and fair-trade standards are becoming increasingly stringent, fishing ports are emerging as strategic hubs for strengthening aquatic value chains.

Fishing ports are dynamic hubs where multiple economic activities converge, directly or indirectly linked to the fisheries sector. Due to their coastal location and critical role in the aquatic food value chain, these ports are particularly exposed to the impacts of climate change, which affect not only infrastructure but also fisheries, port operations, and logistical systems.

The Port of Tumaco is a seaport located in the Pacific coast of Colombia, in the Nariño Department, close to the border with Ecuador. Strategically positioned along key international trade routes, Tumaco’s port holds significant potential to strengthen Colombia’s export markets. Beyond supporting trade, it has the capacity to drive regional economic growth through improved operations and a commitment to sustainable practices.

 

Fishing ports are at the heart of coastal economies, serving as key hubs where economic, social, and environmental activities intersect, directly and indirectly influencing the fisheries sector. However, ports face multiple sustainability challenges, ranging from the impacts of climate change, data availability, the adoption of innovation and technology, to the working conditions of port operators.

 

On 17th June, the FAO’s Blue Ports Initiative Team organized the first meeting of a consultation process to review the adaptation of “Roadmap to a Blue Port”, in co...

Fangchenggang, China – 9 April 2024. FAO B...

The FAO's Blue Ports initiative, in collaboration with the GloLitter Partnerships project and IMO, conducted on 8 June 2023 a webinar that delved into the National Action Plans (NAPs) for managing sea-based marine plastic litter.

In June 2023, the Manta terminal in Ecuador had hosted the regional workshop on traceability processes in the value chain for Latin American countries.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a serious threat to ocean health, food security, workers and the sustainability of fisheries worldwide. 

In a collaborative effort, the Subsecretaría de Pesca of Argentina, in partnership with FAO Argentina and the FAO Rome Blue Ports Initiative team, organized a national workshop. 

From November 27th to 29th, the port city of Tangier, Morocco, hosted the 5th Blue Ports Initiative Workshop and a training course focused on the exchange knowledge and experiences on strengthening relationships between cities and ports as a strategic measure for local value creation. The AIVP...

Climate change, propelled by human activities such as fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, is a critical global concern with severe impacts on the environment, economy, and human well-being. 

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) continues to raise the bar in promoting environmental education and maritime awareness with a series of groundbreaking initiatives. In June 2022, Namport marked a milestone with the launch of its inaugural Environmental Week, a testament to the company's ...

The FAO's Blue Ports initiative, in collaboration with the GloLitter Partnerships project and IMO, organized a webinar on 8th June 2023 regarding national action plans