World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) Condemns Escalating Militarization of Caribbean Waters; Calls for Accountability and Protection of Small-Scale Fishers The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) expresses profound concern following reports that on February 13, 2026, the U.S. military carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel several miles off the coast of Canouan in the ...
For centuries, fishing has been more than a livelihood in Gaza—it has been a cornerstone of Palestinian life, culture, and identity along the eastern Mediterranean coast. The Gaza Strip’s moderate climate and strategic location have long supported year-round artisanal fishing, providing food, employment, and a deep connection to the sea for generations of families. The fishing community in ...
The 15-kilometer zone—long a sanctuary for the Philippines’ millions of artisanal fishers—is under siege. A controversial Supreme Court ruling has cracked open the door to commercial fleets, sparking fierce coastal protests that show no signs of fading. Across the archipelago’s 36,000 kilometers of coastline, small-scale fishers are taking to the seas and streets. Fluvial parades, long marches, and rallies ...
February 6, 2026 – Negombo, Sri Lanka The “National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO)”, in collaboration with the “World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP)”, successfully organized an “introductory program on Aqua Ecology and Agroecology” on February 6, 2026, at the NAFSO premises. This timely initiative brought together more than 50 participants, including fisherfolk leaders, community representatives, youth, and key figures from ...
“Indigenous fishing leader warns of potential violence after high-level meetings with 5 national deputies, 2 regional governors, and top authorities – amid fresh arrests and desperate search for allies.” In a raw, urgent message shared from the frontlines of Panama’s Caribbean coast, a veteran Ngäbe-Buglé fisherman and community leader described back-to-back high-stakes meetings that brought together an extraordinary gathering ...