We, the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) have gathered from around the world from 14 to21 November 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil for the WFFP’s 8th General Assembly. Even if the spread ofCOVID pandemic caused delay in our most important decision-making space, we are continuing tofight in support of fisher peoples, encompassing diverse groups of traditional fishermen and fisherwomen, women ...
Campaign of the TFCs stop Lighted anchovy purse seine is a fishing method that uses artificial lights to attract anchovies (specifically the Peruvian anchoveta, Engraulis ringens) to the surface at night. Once a large school of anchovies is gathered, a large net called a purse seine is used to encircle and capture them Environmental concerns: This fishing method is controversial ...
This analysis provides a critical assessment of recent legislative developments in the drafting of Thailand’s new Fisheries Act, focusing on the legislative process, influential stakeholders, and the implications of the proposed rollbacks contained therein. As one of the world’s major seafood exporters, Thailand has faced intense international scrutiny to regulate its fishing industry in line with sustainable, legal, and ethical ...
We are fisher peoples, diverse in identity, gender, race, geographical origin andunited in our traditional way of life. There is no singular definition of fisher peoples. Depending on the geographical region and country, gender, cultures and identities we use different terms for who we are. These include ocean,water. mangrove and/or fisher peoples; traditional fishers, fishermen, and fisherwomen; artisanal fishers, fishermen, ...
On 13 January 2025, Thailand farmers and fisher folks from 19 provinces will rally at the Charoen Pokphand (CP) building, as well as meet with the government and Parliamentary Committees in Bangkok, to demand justice for the Blackchin tilapia outbreak caused by the recklessness of Thailand’s agribusiness conglomerate. Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), part of Thailand’s agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand, has ...
Aquaculture : l’ANA en plein dans la mise en œuvre du projet FISH4ACP ...
Problème, à quelques semaines du début de la COP29, il n’existe pas l’ombre d’un consensus sur le nouveau chiffre qui doit être discuté. Certains pays en développement demandent 1 000 milliards de dollars, objectif irréaliste pour les pays riches qui doivent aussi débattre des types de financements comptabilisés et de la liste des contributeurs. Les pays du Nord voudraient que ...
Every year on 18th December, the world observes International Minority Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the rights of minorities worldwide. This significant day marks the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities in 1992, a groundbreaking step in promoting equality and protection for all individuals, ...
The 27th World Fisheries Day (WFD) celebrations, organized by the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO), took place in Mullaitivu on 10th December 2024. Despite facing several challenges—including the postponement of the event twice due to the General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) in Brazil and devastating floods that affected large parts of Sri Lanka—NAFSO remained steadfast ...
On 21/11/2024 a march was organized through the main artery of the Brazilian capital by Brazilian fishermen to celebrate the International Day of Fishermen. It should be noted that the delegates to the 8th General Assembly of WFPP joined this great march and one could read on the banners“We say no to industrial aquaculture, we say no to the plundering ...