Food security
Beatrice Gorez
New report from Changing Markets Foundation ...

The research presents evidence that this production for use of global aquaculture supply chains is precipitating the collapse of stocks and compromising food security

New report from Changing Markets Foundation highlights the catastrophe provoked by fishmeal factories in The Gambia
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“Finance in Common”: public development banks ignore the communities their investments have an impact on

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“Finance in Common”: public development banks ignore the communities their investments have an impact on

The Finance in Common (FiC) summit will be discussing food security and agribusiness, supposedly building on the UN Food Systems Summit, for which civil society already expressed concerns. On this occasion, more than 270 small-scale producers, indigenous peoples and civil society organisations, including CFFA, publish a joint statement.

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The EU: “The increased demand for feed for aquaculture should not deprive local communities of nutrition security and livelihoods”

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The EU: “The increased demand for feed for aquaculture should not deprive local communities of nutrition security and livelihoods”

In a webinar on transforming aquatic food systems, organized by FAO, the EU and OACPS, participants underscore the important role of sustainable artisanal fisheries value chains for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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The UNFSS process continues to raise criticism from civil society organisations

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The UNFSS process continues to raise criticism from civil society organisations

Several civil society organisations continue to express their opposition to the choices adopted by the UNFSS organisers two days before the start of the summit, their counter-mobilisation aims at opting for more just, inclusive and equitable food choices.

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EU stakeholders call for the EU to step up its game for the sustainable management of small pelagics in West Africa

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EU stakeholders call for the EU to step up its game for the sustainable management of small pelagics in West Africa

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.

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Gabon-EU SFPA: MEPs call for more transparency on the use of sectoral funds and for precautionary approach regarding deep-sea shrimp fishery

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Gabon-EU SFPA: MEPs call for more transparency on the use of sectoral funds and for precautionary approach regarding deep-sea shrimp fishery

After 5 years of being “dormant”, the Commission negotiated a new fisheries agreement protocol with the Central African country, with a focus on developing the local tuna value chain.

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The Gambia-EU SFPA: transparency is necessary to make the fight against IUU efficient

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The Gambia-EU SFPA: transparency is necessary to make the fight against IUU efficient

The West African country has bought equipment for a Fisheries Monitoring Center with the SFPA sectoral support funds. Gambian fishers call for more transparency, including the publication of the list of fishing licenses which would facilitate participatory surveillance.

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“By coming together, we have been able to make women’s voices heard”

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“By coming together, we have been able to make women’s voices heard”

In a webinar on mainstreaming gender for Sustainable Fisheries Development strategies, Micheline Dion, in charge of women’s program of CAOPA, talks about the challenges and successes in shedding light on women’s contribution and needs.

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Senegal: "If fish is not there, we will not be able to fish, even if they gave us gold canoes"

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Senegal: "If fish is not there, we will not be able to fish, even if they gave us gold canoes"

In an interview with Gaoussou Gueye, president of the Association for the Promotion and Empowerment of Maritime Fisheries (APRAPAM), he stresses the key issues that are missing from the agenda for the Presidential Council on Fisheries at the end of May.

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The French, the third largest consumers of seafood in Europe, are unaware of the harmful impacts of aquaculture

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The French, the third largest consumers of seafood in Europe, are unaware of the harmful impacts of aquaculture

The new report “Dans les mailles du filet” from Changing Markets foundation ranks eight French retailers on how they are addressing the sustainability implications of the farmed seafood they sell.

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In Abidjan, women in the artisanal fishing sector offer work to young people

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In Abidjan, women in the artisanal fishing sector offer work to young people

To prevent young people from turning to illicit activities such as drug trafficking, or taking the perilous route of migration, fishmongers and processors have sought to find a place for them in the industry, unloading catches and preparing the fish.

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Spending the night in the open : The Kouléwondy community continues to use the destroyed fish landing site

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Spending the night in the open : The Kouléwondy community continues to use the destroyed fish landing site

One year later, the conflict opposing Hotel Noom to the fishermen and women processors after their eviction from the landing site is at a standstill.

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Affordable social housing to improve the living conditions of women fish processors in Côte d'Ivoire

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Affordable social housing to improve the living conditions of women fish processors in Côte d'Ivoire

The USCOFEP-CI cooperative has signed an agreement with a property developer for the construction of 500 units that will be put up for rent-purchase for the affiliated women, with the possibility of purchase over 10 to 13 years.