The first day of the much-anticipated global webinar series titled Customary Governance, Tenure, and Traditional Rights of Fisher Peoples successfully concluded on 9th September. The event, organized by the Asia Pacific Continental Fora (WFFP) and Coastal Action Network (CAN), gathered experts, fisher communities, and organizations from across Asia to engage in insightful discussions about the importance of safeguarding the rights ...

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FFP & CAN invites you for the first webinar of the global webinar series: *Customary Governance, Tenure and Traditional Rights of Fisher Peoples*  Date: *9th September (Monday)*, Time: *India*: 9.30am to 12.30pm *Bangladesh*: 10am to 1pm *Bangkok:* 11am to 2pm Meeting link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81253440310 Meeting ID: 812 5344 0310 *Organised by:* Asia Pacific Continental Fora (WFFP),    Coastal ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Joslyn Leequay, a dedicated representative of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations. Mr. Leequay’s commitment to the cause of small-scale fishers was evident in his active participation in various international gatherings, including the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) General Assemblies in South Africa and Delhi. Mr. Leequay’s ...

KUANTAN: The Fisheries Department (DoF) will require all vessels operating in the Deep Sea Fishing Sector (Zone C2) to install Quick Response (QR) Codes starting in 2026, said its director-general Datuk Adnan Huss ...

From August 12th to 14th, Cape Town will host the Fisher People’s Tribunal, an event organized by Masifundise and Coastal Links. This significant gathering aims to shed light on the challenges faced by fisherfolks in South Africa, offering a platform to document and expose the ongoing issue of ocean grabbing and the widespread violations of the rights of fishing communities. ...

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples- 9 August ...

The tragic sinking of a boat carrying illegal immigrants from Gambia, which capsized near the coast of Mauritania. This tragedy cost the lives of many young West Africans. The sinking, which occurred on July 1, 2024, is among the countless maritime disasters caused by illegal emigration in the region, with at least 89 confirmed dead and many missing. The Mauritanian ...

The challenges faced by Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) infeeding the world’s population are escalating: The BlueEconomy and Blue Transformation are particularly threatening to SSF communities worldwide, due to activities like industrial aquaculture, seabed mining, for oil and gas, tourism, expansion of offshore wind farms, infrastructure development, and Special Economic Zones around the coastal area ...

05.08.24 CSFUND PRESENTATION ...