Fast-tracking insurance for small fishing vessels: webinar highlights innovative pathways to close protection gap
22/04/2026
News - The Global Network for Capacity Building to Increase Access of Small-Scale Fisheries to Financial Services (CAFI SSF Network), in collaboration with partners, convened a global webinar on “Fast-tracking insurance for small fishing vessels: an innovative approach.” The event ...
Accentuating the profile of Africa's small-scale fisheries at the UNFCCC COP 30 in Belém, Brazil
17/04/2026
News - Africa’s small-scale fisheries play a crucial role in food security and poverty alleviation, yet they face significant challenges from climate change and lack of policy support. At COP30 in Brazil, stakeholders are highlighting their importance and advocating for urgent action.
Global learning exchange held in Tanzania strengthens collaboration on small-scale fisheries
31/03/2026
News - A Global Learning Exchange held in Mwanza from 18 to 20 March 2026 brought together key stakeholders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen collaboration, share experiences, and advance the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (S...
From local shores to global waves: the German Agency for International Cooperation's mission to empower Southern Africa’s small-scale fishers
19/03/2026
News - Written by: Christopher Sonten German Development Cooperation recognizes the immense potential of small-scale fisheries (SSF) for food and nutrition security, poverty alleviation, sustainable natu...
From the sea to the market: The essential role of women in Madagascar’s fisheries value chain
11/03/2026
News - Located in the Boeny region in northwestern Madagascar, the bays of Mahajamba and Bombetoka are home to many coastal communities whose livelihoods largely depend on artisanal fishing. In these areas, women play a key—yet often overlooked—role in the processing and marketing of aquatic...
Side event highlights practical pathways for sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries
25/02/2026
News - Governments, international organizations, civil society and small-scale fisheries representatives gathered today during a side event at the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management (COFI-FM) to share concrete lessons on advancing sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries. T...
FAO promotes training on Gender Transformative Approach for small-scale fisheries actors in Ghana
18/02/2026
News - The Fisheries Commission, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has trained 36 participants (50% men and 50% women) representing 13 stakeholder groups, including small-scale fisheries actors, academia, civil society, government representatives, and fisheries office...
Ghana inaugurates National Task force Team to advance the development of a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries
27/01/2026
News - Ghana, supported by FAO, is currently in the process of initiating its National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), in line with the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines). Marking a significant step toward strengthening sustainabl...
FAO raises awareness on responsible practices in small-scale fisheries during Jinja Fish Festival 2025
10/12/2025
News - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with Small Scale Fisheries (SSF) partners and value chain actors (Fishers and Fish Workers, researchers, academics, and training institutions) organized the 7th edition of the Jinja Fish Festival from 6-7 Decemb...
Colombia starts the development of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF)
28/11/2025
News - Written by: Kelly Rojas Correa, FAO consultant With the participation of women and men leaders from the fisheries sector, institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations and partners of the Interinstitutional Group for Social Protection for Fisheries and Aq...
Indonesia launches National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries
25/11/2025
News - In a major step toward strengthening the country’s coastal fishing communities and sustainable fisheries management, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia (MMAF) has officially launched the National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries Management (NPOA-SSF) on 5 Nove...
From ice to price: how an ice-machine improve gains for women working in post-harvest fisheries activities in Madagascar
21/11/2025
News - On the beach of Toliara, Madagascar, women wait under the sun with their coolers ready. The first boats are approaching, and this time, their fish will stay fresh long enough to fetch a fair price.
Women in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat transform their livelihoods by making fish crackers
21/11/2025
News - Fish crackers are a popular and nutritious snack in Indonesia, where they are often enjoyed alongside other seafood dishes. In the Raja Ampat Regency, a group of islands in the east of the archipelago country, crackers have become a key source of income for women in coastal communities who previously did not have the opportunity to earn their own money.
Lessons from the river: Carrying forward the teachings of my ancestors
29/10/2025
News - Written by Tanikwah Lang My fingers sting from the cold as I hold them over the fire, the warmth rushing back too quickly as the sun begins to wash away the morning dawn. Down the bank, I can hear my sisters laughing as they talk about how the last fish got away with the b...
Reeling in a better future for Tanzania’s women fish workers
16/10/2025
News - When Hadija Malibiche first started buying and selling fish in the coastal region of Mtwara, she worked alone and struggled to make a steady income. Like many women in small-scale fisheries, she had no access to credit, little bargaining power in the market, and few opportunities to grow her business. That changed after she joined a group of fishers that belongs to the Tanzania Women Fish-workers Association (TAWFA).
Tanzania hosts consultative workshop on mainstreaming biodiversity in fisheries management
13/10/2025
News - The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has convened a three-day consultative workshop in Dar es Salaam aimed at mainstreaming biodiversity into fisheries management in the context of the Kunming&nd...
FAO trained women fisherfolk on values formation with team building activities to strengthen women organizations in coastal municipalities of the Philippines
09/10/2025
News - During the months of January, June, July and August of 2025, FAO in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Provincial Fishery Office (PFO) of Misamis Occidental conducted a series of trainings on values formation and team building for women in small-scale...
Developing and implementing a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) – Manual
04/10/2025
Publication - This Manual was developed to provide guidance on how to develop and implement a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF). These processes are unique in their kind because they ensure that the voices and concerns of small-scale fisheries are heard and allow them to actively participate in decision-making processes that shape their lives and livelihoods.
Empowering Pacific communities: FAO supports 5th Community-Based Fisheries Dialogue
26/09/2025
News - The 5th Community-Based Fisheries Dialogue (CBFD5) was held in Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands on 25-26 September 2025, building on the previous 5 years of successful collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Pacific region’s local fishing community groups and representatives, civi...
Developing and implementing a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) – Manual
2025
This Manual was developed to provide guidance on how to develop and implement a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF). These processes are unique in their kind because they ensure that the voices and concerns of small-scale fisheries are heard and allow them to actively participate in decision-making processes that shape their lives and livelihoods.
Solar energy and the cold chain. A guide for small-scale fisheries interventions
2025
The publication provides a layman's guide to the use of solar energy for cold chain purposes in small-scale fisheries. It provides general guidance for field-level operatives and decision-makers on the choices, benefits and challenges related to solar energy use and uptake in small-scale fisheries. It provides technical specifications to aid procurement of equipment...
The importance of small-scale fisheries for food security in Madagascar
2025
This publication aims to provide an overview of the contribution of small-scale fisheries tohealthy food systems and sustainable livelihoods in Madagascar. Small-scale fishing in Madagascar is primarily conducted in coastal and inland areas...
Women's contribution to community livelihoods and nutritional security in the small-scale fisheries sector in Madagascar
2025
his document aims to shed light on the diverse contributions of women to small-scale fisheries, emphasizing their direct influence on the economic landscape, dietary diversity, nutritional intake, and household food security in Madagascar...
Guidelines for the seaworthiness and safety inspection of small fishing vessels
2025
These guidelines for the seaworthiness and safety inspections of small fishing vessels have been developed to contribute to the prevention of accidents with small fishing vessels; reduce damage and loss in small-scale fisheries; and make commercial fishing a safer profession. The objectives of these guidelines are to facilitate the supply of insurance services for small fishing vessels worldwide, with an emphasis on
Guidelines for insurance value and risk assessment of small fishing vessels
2025
These Guidelines for insurance value and risk assessment of small fishing vessels have been developed to facilitate the provision of insurance services to the small‑scale fisheries sector worldwide. These guidelines complement the 2015 Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small‑Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines).
Proceedings of the Second Small-Scale Fisheries Summit
2025
This report offers a comprehensive summary of the SSF Summit 2024, held at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy, on 5–7 July 2024, including its purpose, format, presentations, discussions and conclusions.
Governing for transformation towards sustainable small-scale fisheries
2025
This volume provides a human-centered perspective, building on the expanding horizon from biological and economic management to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary aquatic resources governance.
Status and trends of inland fisheries in Europe
2025
Globally, inland capture fisheries continue to play crucial roles, contributing significantly to human health, livelihoods, cultural economies. Despite producing over 12 percent of the world’s fish, they face challenges such as environmental degradation and competition for water, remaining undervalued in decision-making and policy discussions...
Report of the FAO Expert workshop on developing guidelines for inspection and valuation of small-scale fishing vessels
2025
The workshop was organized by FAO to address some of the key barriers in the supply of insurance services to small-scale fishers worldwide, such as the limited knowledge of fishing vessels and fishing operations among insurers, gaps in safety inspections...
Insurance for small-scale fisheries
2024
The FAO Innovation for Blue Transformation series introduces relevant policy initiatives, mechanisms, and tools available to promote innovation and technical solutions that can accelerate aquatic food system transformation...
A comparative analysis of the Global Action Plan of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 and the SSF Guidelines
2024
This publication aims to directly contribute to the development of an enabling policy environment to innovate, formulate and reform policy and legal frameworks to support the multidimensionality of small-scale aquatic food producers.
Review of the state of the world fishery resources - Inland fisheries | fourth edition
2024
This review analyzes trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels, highlighting the crucial role these fisheries play in food security, nutrition, employment and local economies...
Report of the workshop on optimizing food and nutrition security and livelihood benefits of small pelagic species production in sub-Saharan Africa, Accra, Ghana, 5–7 December 2023
2024
Based on earlier work by FAO in collaboration with other organizations and institutions, the workshop on “Optimizing food and nutrition security and livelihood benefits of small pelagic species production in sub-Saharan Africa” aimed to...
Co-management of fisheries and mangroves as a pathway to the ecosystem approach to fisheries - Good practices and lessons learned from the Coastal Fisheries Initiative
2024
This e-book is the first of the series. Within its overall objective of demonstrating holistic, ecosystem-based management and improved governance of small-scale coastal fisheries, the CFI has learned that co-management schemes that empower local communities – women as well as men - to act as stewards of their own resources can result in the sustainable use of fragile habitats such as mangrove forests in ways that can guarantee thriving livelihoods and conservation at the same time...
Institutional strengthening of small-scale fisheries organizations. Training course
2024
This training course on Institutional strengthening of small-scale fisheries organizations is designed as a complete training course for strengthening the capacity of small-scale fisheries organizations and members to support awareness of the SSF Guidelines...
Empowering women in fisheries value chains - Good practices and lessons learned from the Coastal Fisheries Initiative
2024
This e-book describes successful CFI activities and approaches to empowering women in SSF to become leaders and entrepreneurs and to better their lives and livelihoods and those of their communities, while also promoting an enabling environment for gender equity and equality in SSF through participatory legal and policy reform...
Integrating small-scale fisheries in policymaking
2024
Over the past decade, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has worked to integrate SSF into policy discussions at various levels. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines)...
Fast-tracking insurance for small fishing vessels: webinar highlights innovative pathways to close protection gap
22/04/2026
The Global Network for Capacity Building to Increase Access of Small-Scale Fisheries to Financial Services (CAFI SSF Network), in collaboration with partners, convened a global webinar on “Fast-tracking insurance for small fishing vessels: an innovative approach.”
The event ...
Accentuating the profile of Africa's small-scale fisheries at the UNFCCC COP 30 in Belém, Brazil
17/04/2026
Africa’s small-scale fisheries play a crucial role in food security and poverty alleviation, yet they face significant challenges from climate change and lack of policy support. At COP30 in Brazil, stakeholders are highlighting their importance and advocating for urgent action.
Global learning exchange held in Tanzania strengthens collaboration on small-scale fisheries
31/03/2026
A Global Learning Exchange held in Mwanza from 18 to 20 March 2026 brought together key stakeholders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen collaboration, share experiences, and advance the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (S...
From local shores to global waves: the German Agency for International Cooperation's mission to empower Southern Africa’s small-scale fishers
19/03/2026
Written by: Christopher Sonten
German Development Cooperation recognizes the immense potential of small-scale fisheries (SSF) for food and nutrition security, poverty alleviation, sustainable natu...
From the sea to the market: The essential role of women in Madagascar’s fisheries value chain
11/03/2026
Located in the Boeny region in northwestern Madagascar, the bays of Mahajamba and Bombetoka are home to many coastal communities whose livelihoods largely depend on artisanal fishing. In these areas, women play a key—yet often overlooked—role in the processing and marketing of aquatic...
Side event highlights practical pathways for sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries
25/02/2026
Governments, international organizations, civil society and small-scale fisheries representatives gathered today during a side event at the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management (COFI-FM) to share concrete lessons on advancing sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries.
T...
FAO promotes training on Gender Transformative Approach for small-scale fisheries actors in Ghana
18/02/2026
The Fisheries Commission, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has trained 36 participants (50% men and 50% women) representing 13 stakeholder groups, including small-scale fisheries actors, academia, civil society, government representatives, and fisheries office...
Ghana inaugurates National Task force Team to advance the development of a National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries
27/01/2026
Ghana, supported by FAO, is currently in the process of initiating its National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), in line with the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines). Marking a significant step toward strengthening sustainabl...
FAO raises awareness on responsible practices in small-scale fisheries during Jinja Fish Festival 2025
10/12/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with Small Scale Fisheries (SSF) partners and value chain actors (Fishers and Fish Workers, researchers, academics, and training institutions) organized the 7th edition of the Jinja Fish Festival from 6-7 Decemb...
Colombia starts the development of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF)
28/11/2025
Written by: Kelly Rojas Correa, FAO consultant
With the participation of women and men leaders from the fisheries sector, institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations and partners of the Interinstitutional Group for Social Protection for Fisheries and Aq...
Indonesia launches National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries
25/11/2025
In a major step toward strengthening the country’s coastal fishing communities and sustainable fisheries management, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia (MMAF) has officially launched the National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries Management (NPOA-SSF) on 5 Nove...
From ice to price: how an ice-machine improve gains for women working in post-harvest fisheries activities in Madagascar
21/11/2025
On the beach of Toliara, Madagascar, women wait under the sun with their coolers ready. The first boats are approaching, and this time, their fish will stay fresh long enough to fetch a fair price.
Women in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat transform their livelihoods by making fish crackers
21/11/2025
Fish crackers are a popular and nutritious snack in Indonesia, where they are often enjoyed alongside other seafood dishes. In the Raja Ampat Regency, a group of islands in the east of the archipelago country, crackers have become a key source of income for women in coastal communities who previously did not have the opportunity to earn their own money.
Lessons from the river: Carrying forward the teachings of my ancestors
29/10/2025
Written by Tanikwah Lang
My fingers sting from the cold as I hold them over the fire, the warmth rushing back too quickly as the sun begins to wash away the morning dawn. Down the bank, I can hear my sisters laughing as they talk about how the last fish got away with the b...
Reeling in a better future for Tanzania’s women fish workers
16/10/2025
When Hadija Malibiche first started buying and selling fish in the coastal region of Mtwara, she worked alone and struggled to make a steady income. Like many women in small-scale fisheries, she had no access to credit, little bargaining power in the market, and few opportunities to grow her business. That changed after she joined a group of fishers that belongs to the Tanzania Women Fish-workers Association (TAWFA).
Tanzania hosts consultative workshop on mainstreaming biodiversity in fisheries management
13/10/2025
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has convened a three-day consultative workshop in Dar es Salaam aimed at mainstreaming biodiversity into fisheries management in the context of the Kunming&nd...
FAO trained women fisherfolk on values formation with team building activities to strengthen women organizations in coastal municipalities of the Philippines
09/10/2025
During the months of January, June, July and August of 2025, FAO in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Provincial Fishery Office (PFO) of Misamis Occidental conducted a series of trainings on values formation and team building for women in small-scale...
Empowering Pacific communities: FAO supports 5th Community-Based Fisheries Dialogue
26/09/2025
The 5th Community-Based Fisheries Dialogue (CBFD5) was held in Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands on 25-26 September 2025, building on the previous 5 years of successful collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Pacific region’s local fishing community groups and representatives, civi...
Bay of Bengal Countries develop roadmaps for small-scale fisheries: Regional workshop translated the SSF Guidelines into action
22/09/2025
Delegations from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka gathered in Chennai from 17–19 September 2025 to participate in a regional capacity development workshop to start the process of developing National Plans of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOAs-SSF) in each of the countries...
Inauguration of the ice machine donated by FAO to the National Network of Women in Fisheries in Madagascar
12/09/2025
FAO officially handed over a new ice-making machine to the National Network of Women in Fisheries (RENAFEP) with a production capacity of one ton of ice per day. A newly built facility, constructed by FAO on a site provided by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, was also inaugurated to house the machine...
Compiling data on the contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development
15/01/2024
This course, adapted from the Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH) country case study approach, has been designed to support countries in their collection of national and sub-national level secondary data on the contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development.
Fish loss assessment methods
01/11/2023
This course presents the set of methods available for assessing losses in the fish value chain. It provides practical guidance and assistance for conducting fish loss assessment, including both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Governance in small-scale fisheries
02/01/2023
This course aims to contribute towards creating an enabling environment for implementing the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing sustainable Small-scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines) in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication, by strengthening the capacity of government officials and fisheries practitioners.
Legal and policy considerations for sustainable small-scale fisheries
03/10/2022
This five-lesson course provides guidance on how to assess existing legal and policy frameworks for fisheries in a specific country, explains how to legislate for small-scale fisheries, and outlines the main components of small-scale fisheries-specific legislation.
Rules of the road at sea for small-scale fishers
01/06/2021
This course introduces you to the maritime traffic rules that small-scale fishers in coastal and inland waters should know about. This “Rules of the road at sea” course provides guidance on actions to take in day-to-day traffic situations at sea, during daylight and at night.
SDG Indicator 14.b.1 - Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries
01/11/2017
This course provides tools, methods and processes to support countries in monitoring and reporting on SDG Indicator 14.b.1 for securing sustainable smallscale fisheries.
Launch of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries 2022-2026 (NPOA-SSF) in Namibia
22/08/2023
This launch unveils a strategic initiative driven by comprehensive planning and collaboration. Witness the dedication of Namibia's stakeholders as they come together to tackle challenges faced by small-scale fishing communities....
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Development of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries 2022-2026 (NPOA-SSF) in Namibia
21/08/2023
This captivating narrative reveals the strategic initiative reshaping small-scale fisheries. Dive into comprehensive planning, witness stakeholder commitment to overcoming challenges, and grasp the innovative strategies driving sustainable development for
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Uplifting Namibia’s Small-Scale Fisheries sub-sector
20/08/2023
Witness the transformation of Namibia's small-scale fisheries (SSF) sub-sector in this video and gain insight into how FAO and its partners are working to promote gender equality and sustainable growth...
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Post-harvest video trainings: Jerry cans
05/10/2022
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SSF Guidelines – Gender equity and equality
07/06/2023
Gender equity and equality are guiding principles of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines).
31/3
2023
IYAFA 2022 Closing event
31/03/2023
Towards a new era of support for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture March 31, 2023, 12:30-14:00 CET Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO, Rome | Hybrid The International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022 celebrate
23/3
2023
2023 UN Water Conference Virtual Event - Counting Fish from Forests for Food Security: Multidisciplinary Watershed Management
23/03/2023
To register click here Background Forests and fisheries are inextricably linked by the flow of water across watersheds, requiring a cross-sectoral management approach. Forests, fish, and freshwater deliver services that influence...
16/3
2023
Illuminating Hidden Harvests: the contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development.
16/03/2023
Global launch of the report Date: 16 March 2023 Click here for the agenda The event is happening twice and will be in English with interpretation into French and Spanish. Register now 8:30-10:00 am...
28/2
2023
IYAFA 2022 closing ceremony for Asia - Towards a new era of support for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture
28/02/2023
Date: 28 February 2023, Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person Time: 2:00-4:00pm (UTC+7), Department of Fisheries, Bangkok, Thailand Register hereIn-Person registration deadline 24 February 2023 The event will provide an overview of regio
6/9
2022
5/9
2022
COFI High Level IYAFA 2022 event brings together ministers, high level delegates, small-scale fisheries actors from all regions and the UN Special Envoy of the Ocean to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
06/09/2022 - 05/09/2022
Rome, 5 September 2022 - In the opening day of the 35th session of the Committee on Fisheries a high level event on the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and...
9/5
2022
FAO-CIHEAM Seminar on “Sustainability certification: harnessing the potential for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture”
Virtual, 09/05/2022
Dates: 18-19 May 2022, Virtual (Zoom) Time: 10.00-12.30 Rome, Italy/ 15.00-17.30 Bangkok, Thailand/ 18.00- 20.30 Sydney, Australia The objective of this seminar is to provide an overview of the current status of certification schem
18/3
2022
Women and the changing tide: how to break the bias - Lessons from Omani small-scale fisheries
18/03/2022
Date: 18 March 2022 (10:00 am-04:00pm)Click here to register In the framework of IYAFA 2022, FAO Oman in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) and...
8/3
2022
Women and the changing tide: how to break the bias - Perspective from African small-scale fisheries
08/03/2022
Date: 8 March 2022 (11:00-12:30pm CET) Register here In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 this event will highlight the role of women in small-scale fisheries in Africa and feature actions to...
23/11
2021
Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): A snapshot of key findings webinar
23/11/2021
A “first look” at some key findings from the upcoming IHH report Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021 Time:The webinar is being held twice to account for different time zones: 8-9:30 am Rome (CET)...
19/11
2021
IYAFA Launch Event
19/11/2021
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). FAO is the lead agency for celebrating the Year in collaboration with...
20/9
2021
24/9
2021
FAO participates on the discussions regarding small-scale fisheries in the 8th World Fisheries Congress
20/09/2021 - 24/09/2021
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...
3/6
2021
UNPACKING THE SSF GUIDELINES - Mainstreaming gender for SSF development strategies Chapter 8 – Gender equality
03/06/2021
@Khalfan Al Rashdi The webinar (you can watch it here) aimed to promote women's vital role in small-scale fisheries, equal rights and opportunities, acknowledging the importance of gender equality and equity as...
22/4
2021
Towards the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022): Indigenous Peoples inland small-scale fisheries for healthy food systems
22/04/2021
The FAO Fisheries Department and the FAO Indigenous Peoples' Unit organised a side event at the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), which took...
12/4
2021
16/4
2021
Masifundise host first SSF National Strategic Forum
12/04/2021 - 16/04/2021
As part of the efforts to implement the SSF Guidelines, on 12-16th April 2021 Masifundise, a South African civil society organisation working with small-scale fishing communities in South Africa and...
12/4
2021
15/5
2021
FAO and the One Ocean Hub Co-Organised Workshop on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries
12/04/2021 - 15/05/2021
FAO and the One Ocean Hub (OOH) organised a Regional Training Workshop on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF), in South Africa, Ghana, and Namibia from 12th to 15th April 2021. The...
8/4
2021
Global network for capacity building to increase access of small-scale fisheries to financial services (CAFI SSF Network)
08/04/2021
Webinar on ‘Guidelines for microfinance and credit services in support of small-scale fisheries’ The FAO-initiated and -supported ‘Global network for capacity building to increase access of small-scale fisheries to financial services’...
30/3
2021
31/3
2021
Launching workshop of the National Plan of Action (NPoA) - Towards Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication in Tanzania
30/03/2021 - 31/03/2021
The launch of the NPoA for implementing the SSF Guidelines (NPoA-SSF) was held from 30th - 31st March at Flomi Hotel, Morogoro. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of...
9/3
2021
11/3
2021
International Association of the Study of the Commons 2021 Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference
Hybrid, 09/03/2021 - 11/03/2021
The International Association of the Study of the Commons (IASC) 2021 Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference, hosted by Arizona State University, on 9-11th March, brought together scholars and practitioners on the...
8/3
2021
FAO Fisheries Division host webinar on Women’s Leadership in Fisheries and Aquaculture
08/03/2021
For International Women's Day 2021, the Gender Team of the FAO Fisheries Division hosted the webinar, Women’s Leadership in Fisheries and Aquaculture with a panel of women who are leaders...
23/2
2021
23/3
2021
Korea International Cooperation Conference on Oceans and Fisheries: The Future Direction of the Development Cooperation on Oceans and Fisheries in the Post-COVID 19 Era
23/02/2021 - 23/03/2021
On 23rd February the Korea International Cooperation Conference on Oceans and Fisheries (KICCOF) organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Maritime Institute...
Climate-smart strategies for small-scale fishing communities
26/09/2024
Discover the significant role small-scale fisheries play in food security, economic development, and community livelihoods. Learn about the unique challenges these fisheries face, and how community-led climate adaptation alongside top-down national policies can help build resilience...
Measuring Fish for Food & Nutrition Security - Improving Metrics to Advance Policy
15/07/2021
Evidence-based Policy relies on strong data and measurements. So if you want to improve a development target like nutrition, you need to be able to measure that. But with fisheries and aquaculture, we often don't have the metrics we need to make sound policy decisions. ..