We, the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) have gathered from around the world from 15 to 21 November 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil for the WFFP’s 8th General Assembly. Even if the spread of COVID pandemic caused delay in our most important decision making space, we are continuing to fight in support of small-scale fishers. We invite the world to ...
On the coast of Brazil, one community demonstrates social justice in aquaculture Aquaculture projects have impacted fishing communities around the world, often negatively. But the push towards aquaculture seems relentless. Development Banks, governments on every level, and many NGOs are promoting aquaculture around the world. In an effort to avoid top-down introduced words that shape the discourse on aquaculture, the ...
At the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) General Assembly (GA8) on Day 3, the event likely includes a mística session, which is a symbolic and ritualistic moment often used in gatherings of the WFFP. This session serves to create a shared space for solidarity, culture, and reflection of the Brazil . After the mística session, countries usually present their ...
The Inland Fishing Assembly of the 8th General Assembly of the World Forum of Fishers and Fish Harvesters (WFFP) took place on November 14, 2024, from 17:00 to 19:00 in Brazil. The session brought together inland fisher peoples from around the world to address the unique challenges they face, share experiences, and discuss strategies for collective action. With the facilitation ...
The WFFP Youth Assembly Of GA8, held on November 15, 2024, brought together a diverse group of young delegates from across the globe, all united by their passion and commitment to the future of fisher peoples. The assembly was a vibrant space for sharing challenges, generating solutions, and strategizing for the future. It highlighted the critical role that youths play ...
As part of the lead-up to the 8th General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) in Brazil this November, the second webinar in the global series took place, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Organized by WFFP in collaboration with the Coastal Action Network (CAN), the webinar brought together fisher representatives, researchers, and activists to discuss the urgent ...
It has already been over one year since March 2023, after the New Coordinating Committee elected for WFFP. This year we were busy withsetting up or reviving mechanisms of smooth running of the organization since November 2017, the 7th General Assembly held in New Delhi, India.We were in India after 20 years of WFFPs origin, as a very active, dynamic ...
The Fisher People Tribunal took place from 12-14 August 2024 in Cape Town. Hosted by Masifundise and Coastal Links, this event marked the first People’s Tribunal in South Africa focused on fisherfolks and their communities. ...
The second session of the global webinar series, Customary Governance, Tenure, and Traditional Rights of Fisher Peoples, was successfully held on 10 th September. This session, facilitated by Susan Gui from KIARA, built upon the key discussions from the first part of the series, bringing to light critical issues facing fisher communities in relation to governance and rights. The session ...
The challenges faced by Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) infeeding the world’s population are escalating: The BlueEconomy and Blue Transformation are particularly threatening to SSF communities worldwide, due to activities like industrial aquaculture, seabed mining, for oil and gas, tourism, expansion of offshore wind farms, infrastructure development, and Special Economic Zones around the coastal area ...