The research presents evidence that this production for use of global aquaculture supply chains is precipitating the collapse of stocks and compromising food security
In Mauritania, artisanal fisheries organisations and civil society are frustrated by their government's passivity regarding the use of overfished sardinella and other small pelagic fish fit for consumption by meal factories.
The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners association see the EU yellow card to Ghana as an opportunity to draw a “comprehensive plan” to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
The Long-Distance Fleet Advisory Council (LDAC) unanimously adopts an advice to the Commission asking for urgent efforts to ensure fisheries resources are assessed and exploited in a transparent manner and for the benefit of African populations.
CAOPA, CFFA and PRCM call for the EU’s High-Representative Josep Borrell support in encouraging the establishment of an operational framework for the sustainable managements of shared stocks in the region.
A study carried out for ATLAFCO proposes the creation of a new regional organisation aimed at implementing management measures to reduce overfishing in countries on the Atlantic coast of Africa.