Melanie Brown coordinating committee member of WFFP representing indigenous people, delivers a statement highlighting the key outcomes of ICARRD+20 held in february 2026 in Cartagena, Columbia 19.03.26 Panel at ICCARD+20 Here are the two presentations of co – chair of WFFP Nadine Nembhard and Christiana Louwa the Treasurer of WFFP ...
World Leaders Hand Over the Future of Food to the Aquaculture Industry ...
COFI:FM Sub Committee, Reykjavik, Iceland 2026 Global fisher movements, Indigenous leaders, and civil society organizations gather in Reykjavik to expose the impacts of industrial aquaculture and defend small-scale fisheries and food sovereignty. Reykjavik, Iceland – February 26, 2026. Leaders from global social movements and civil society gathered in Reykjavik during the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Fisheries ...
ICARRD20_Final-Political-Declaration_EN EN_IPC_ICARRD_PP ...
In a powerful display of global unity, representatives from Indigenous Peoples, peasants, fisherfolk, and other rural communities gathered at the ICARRD+20 conference to champion the cause of agrarian reform. As the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), we join our allies in expressing gratitude to the governments of Colombia and Brazil for revitalizing this critical discussion on the international ...
The People’s Summit, held in Belém do Pará, the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, from November 12 to 16, 2025, marked a historic moment in the global fight for climate and social justice. Gathering over 70,000 participants from diverse backgrounds—including indigenous peoples, peasants, quilombolas, fisherfolk, urban workers, women, LGBTQIA+ communities, youth, and more—this parallel event to COP30 served as a ...
Statement on Agenda Item 3 – International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty_final ...
As the sun rises over the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia, on February 24, 2026, the Second International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20) officially commences. This landmark event, hosted by the Government of Colombia in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by Brazil, marks a pivotal moment in the global struggle for ...
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 ...