The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) has signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to strengthen Blue Port infrastructure in India. In line with this, the Department of Fisheries organized the first webinar today, under the FAO’s TCP programme as part of a ...
Today the Journal of Palestine Studies published my article about life of the fisherfolk in Gaza before the gen0cide. I had no idea at the time how important documenting their lifestyle, their lives, culture and history would be… The article explores the fishery sector and the lives of the fisherfolk of the Gaza Strip before the genocide, examining their rich ...
The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) held its 8th General Assembly in Brasília, Brazil, in November 2024, featuring a powerful Women’s Assembly that brought together fisherwomen from 34 countries. Under the slogan “Fisherwomen united will never be defeated,” the assembly amplified the voices of women who form the backbone of the global fisheries movement. The women shared struggles around ...
The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) and the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) stand in solidarity with Indigenous fishing communities in Panama as they face unprecedented threats to their lives, livelihoods, and ancestral rights. This press release highlights the urgent mission of Ngäbe Buglé Indigenous fishing leaders traveling to Geneva to bring their voices directly to the United Nations ...
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The 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum for Food Sovereignty officially began with a vibrant and symbolic opening ceremony that set the tone for the days ahead. To mark the opening, Sri Lankan delegates staged a Mystica performance, presented as a play in which a puppet devil representing the World Bank, IMF, WTO, and debt was dramatically shattered. The act symbolized the ...
🌍✨ The world is coming together in Kandy, Sri Lanka! From September 5th – 14th, 2025, the Nyéléni Global Forum will gather movements, communities, and allies from across the globe to strengthen the struggle for Food Sovereignty. 📍 Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka 📅 Dates: 6 – 13 September 2025 🤝 A space of solidarity, dialogue, and collective action! #Nyeleni2025 #FoodSovereignty ...
Indonesia Independence Day 2025; “Retreat and Climate Crisis Versus The Walls That Remain in the Submerged Village” The series of commemorations for the Indonesian Independence Day on 17 August 2025 was carried out by the community of Timbulsloko together with a network from 16 August to 17 August 2025. It began with a coastal community meeting discussing how residents are ...
50 50 50 people, places, events. “ POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THEM” With them I am hero! Without them I am zero! How it all Began ...
DAY 2 – WATERS RISE 📅 9 JUNE 2025 | 🕒 LIVE NOW From oceans to rivers, lakes to deltas—we rise as water peoples, united in resistance and reclamation. C-OP2 Day 2 focuses on: ⚖ Recognition. Redistribution. Reclamation. Reparations. We assert: – Maritorial rights (from coast to inland waters) – The right to fish, to live, to govern – ...