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In celebration of the upcoming International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, November 24th will mark the release of a new online resource highlighting how small-scale fishers globally are engaging in environmental conservation and stewardship protecting and restoring their environment and fishery resources, and safeguarding livelihoods and food security.
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On the occasion of the IYAFA 2022, the scientific journal Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries will publish a Special Issue of high-quality reviews and research articles focused on the multi-dimensional aspects of livelihoods and occupational pursuits within these artisanal, indigenous and small-scale fisheries and aquaculture systems across the world....
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There has been a long-standing and widespread interest from those working with the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) to monitor, evaluate and learn from their implementation. Where are the guidelines being implemented? And what changes are being...
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Fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the world. The promotion of safety at sea, occupational health and safety, and incentive to social protection programmes are therefore essential to increase resilience of small-scale fishing communities. This is the premise behind the SSF Forum sessions held in September 2021.
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FAO participates on the discussions regarding small-scale fisheries in the 8th World Fisheries Congress
20/09/2021 - 24/09/2021 Adelaide, Australia
20/09/2021 - 24/09/2021 Adelaide, Australia

Held every four years, the World Fisheries Congress is the key international fisheries conference, bringing together research, industry, and management sectors to discuss the latest advances in fisheries world-wide. This year’s thematic was “Sharing our oceans and rivers – a vision for the world’s fisheries”. Discussions related to small-scale fisheries...
