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CAOPA celebrates World Fisheries Day and commmits to work for sustainable small-scale fisheries

CAOPA celebrates World Fisheries Day and commmits to work for sustainable small-scale fisheries

As part of the launch of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, African artisanal fisheries organisations and their partners met in Saly (Senegal) for a three-day workshop on the issues of access to the resource, governance and sustainability, and the blue economy.

European and African artisanal fishermen's organisations denounce their marginalisation

European and African artisanal fishermen's organisations denounce their marginalisation

On the occasion of World Fisheries Day, the declarations of the Collectif Pêche et Développement and the African Confederation of Artisanal Fishing Organisations agree in their demand to implement the FAO Voluntary Guidelines.

AU Blue Economy : EU reiterates its commitment to address corruption, promote transparency and participation of all stakeholders

AU Blue Economy : EU reiterates its commitment to address corruption, promote transparency and participation of all stakeholders

DG MARE and DG DEVCO jointly respond to the Communication of African artisanal professional fishing organisations (CAOPA) underscoring their concerns regarding the African Union’s blue economy strategy.

African artisanal fishermen call for measures to help them cope with the COVID-19 epidemic

African artisanal fishermen call for measures to help them cope with the COVID-19 epidemic

CAOPA sent a letter to their fisheries ministers, to international and regional organisations, to several MEPs and to the EU representation in Dakar reminding them of the importance of the sector for food security.