This infographic gives you a brief idea about the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Small-scale Fisheries in the context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication, that was adopted by Member countries of the FAO in 2014. This Videographic is a joint [...]

Following the endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) by the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in June 2014, and in line with paragraph 13.6 of [...]

The daily food and incomes of billions of people, particularly the rural poor, are determined by their access to land, fisheries and forests. Societies decide and regulate access to these resources through systems of tenure. Paul Munro-Faure, Deputy Director and [...]

Abstract Following the endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) by the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in June 2014, several capacity-development workshops and consultations were organized [...]

Рыбный промысел обеспечивает жизнедеятельность свыше 120 миллионов человек. На долю мелкомасштабного рыболовства приходится две трети всех уловов, предназначенных для непосредственного потребления человеком, а также 90% занятости в этом секторе. Николь Франц (аналитик по вопросам планирования рыболовства) и Иветт Дией Куади [...]

Fisheries and aquaculture are a significant source of livelihoods and contribute to the food security of hundreds of millions of people. Notwithstanding, small-scale fishers, fish famers, boat crew members, fish-processors, fish traders and fish processing workers often face serious labour related [...]

ABSTRACT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is exploring evidence of the linkages between poverty, social protection and natural resource management with a view to implementing programmes to empower rural communities in the transition to sustainable natural resource [...]

Mr. Sebastian Mathew, Executive Secretary, International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) explained the objectives of the workshop, hoping that it would fuel the much needed dialogue between and among stakeholders; reflect on how to raise the stature of SSF [...]

Mr. Sebastian Mathew, Executive Secretary, International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) explained the objectives of the workshop, hoping that it would fuel the much needed dialogue between and among stakeholders; reflect on how to raise the stature of SSF [...]

What are the major challenges for small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and how to ensure their sustainable future? This video in English, French and Italian (with English subtitles) talks about the current situation, the challenges and [...]