The fisheries sector in Cabo Verde is more than just a vital economic sector, it is deeply connected with the culture, lives and livelihoods of its people. Fishing plays a critical role in ensuring food security and nutrition, as well [...more]

Landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) face limited aquatic production and high trade deficits for fish and seafood. Per capita fish consumption in LLDCs is only 4.6 kg per year—far below the global average of 20 kg. At the same time, LLDCs import [...more]

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]

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]

Kiribati’s fishing industry faces major challenges across the small-scale artisanal sector including infrastructure, equipment, capacity building and sustainability, especially on remote islands. Korea. 

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]

  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]

The newly released document summarizes the transformative ten-year upgrading strategy launched by the SVC4SIDS project in Cabo Verde, aimed at enhancing sustainable value chains for mackerel scad and tuna-like species. This strategic document outlines a comprehensive framework for improving the [...more]

The EAF Nansen Programme and the SVC4SIDS project continued their collaboration by organising a series of training sessions and workshops on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Implementation Monitoring Tool (EAF IMT) in Cabo Verde. From 14 to 16 May, the [...more]

In Kiribati, the Sustainable Fish Value Chains for Small Island Developing States (SVC4SIDS) project assists in developing and improving the lobster value chain in the Line Islands, specifically in Kiritimati. Following the field mission to Kiritimati in February 2024, SVC4SIDS [...more]