Written by: Jorge Varela Márquez Goldman Environmental Prize Translated by: Mira Maude Chouinard October 16th, World Food Day After 6 years of discussion between global organized fishermen networks, civil society from all continents and the 139 Member States that form the FAO, FAO’s “Guidelines” on securing the sustainability of artisanal or small-scale fishing was approved, promoting food sovereignty, poverty eradication ...

Speech by Andrew Johnston, 1st September 2014 “To come to pay tribute to Thomas Kocherry here today is indeed an honour, but believe me it is an extremely daunting task as it brings in one feelings of sadness.  But the greatest source of comfort we can deal with is not grief here today, but gratitude for what he has done ...

Aside from all the enlightening discussions and work towards the protection of small-scale fisheries rights, the 6th WFFP conference also served as the election grounds for the WFFP new Coordination Committee going forward. The new committee was decided upon via a consensus and comments from all members within the WFFP whilst including the aims of having a group that was ...

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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZduCraCnEw] In honour of our fallen comrade and dear friend Thomas Kocherry, a short tribute was paid by the entire delegation of WFFP members with the above footage and a lit candle. ...

[youtube=http://youtu.be/beaW_xVygb0] Mads Barbesgaards, chairperson of Afrika Kontakt, gives a report on Ocean Grabbing and it’s context within neo-liberalisim and growing inequality, to the delegates of the 6th WFFP General Assembly. Explaining ...