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SVC4SIDS
21 January 2025
With a population of just 119 000, the remote island nation of Kiribati boasts one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones, with abundant marine resources and tuna stock within its waters. The country’s economy is heavily reliant on fisheries, [...more]

SVC4SIDS
07 January 2025
Located in the Republic of Kiribati with an approximate population of 7 000 people, North Tarawa boasts abundant natural resources that support a high biodiversity of fauna and flora. This string of islets is uniquely positioned with year-round tidal access [...more]

SFC
17 December 2024
In November 2024, the FAO project Smart Fisheries Co-management (SFC) conducted a series of capacity-building activities in Cambodia. These initiatives aimed to enhance sustainable fisheries management and diversify livelihoods were held in collaboration with the Fisheries Administration (FiA), the Korea [...more]

SFC
17 December 2024
Each year, 21 November is celebrated worldwide as World Fisheries Day, emphasizing the vital role of fisheries in supporting food security, enhancing nutrition, and providing livelihoods for millions of people.
In Mozambique, the 2024 celebration focused on the country's efforts to [...more]

ACM
15 November 2024
Seogwipo City, the Republic of Korea 26-27 November 2024
Aquaculture is one the fastest growing sectors and plays a vital role in meeting the world's increasing demand for aquatic foods. As sustainable food production becomes increasingly critical, the aquaculture sector is [...more]

SVC4SIDS
08 November 2024
Kiribati’s fishing industry faces major challenges across the small-scale artisanal sector including infrastructure, equipment, capacity building and sustainability, especially on remote islands.
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SVC4SIDS
03 October 2024
From June 17 to 21, 2024, Cabo Verde took a significant step towards sustainable fisheries management by hosting a workshop on "Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries: issue prioritization and identification of management measures" at the Oceanographic Center in Mindelo. This event marks [...more]

SVC4SIDS
02 October 2024
An important training course on the bioeconomic evaluation of fisheries was held from 25 to 27 September 2024 in Mindelo, Cabo Verde. The three-day event was attended by some fifteen staff from the National Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DNPA) [...more]

SFC
24 September 2024
In Mozambique, the FAO Smart Fisheries Co-management (SFC) project, in collaboration with the National Fisheries Administration (ADNAP) in Maputo and the District Services for Economic Activities (SDAE) in Vilankulo, is supporting the revitalization and restructuring of Fisheries Community Councils (CCPs) [...more]

SFC
26 August 2024
The Training Syllabus for Evaluating Fisheries Co-Management Effectiveness provides a structured framework for assessing the performance of fisheries co-management systems. It offers a comprehensive outline that trainers can modify, customize, and expand upon as necessary to suit the specific requirements [...more]