Tag: Fisheries
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Namibia Aims N$300m Growth in Fisheries Sector by 2030 under NDP6
Namibia Sets Ambitious Fisheries Growth Target for 2030 Namibia’s government has unveiled an ambitious target to increase the fisheries sector’s contribution to the national economy by N$300 million by 2030. The aim would see the sector’s contribution rise from about N$10.4 billion to roughly N$10.7 billion, as part of the broader objectives outlined in the…
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Namibia Sets Ambitious Growth Target for Fisheries in 2030 under NDP6
Today, Namibia unveiled a concrete growth goal for its fisheries sector as part of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). The government intends to lift the sector’s contribution to the national economy from about N$10.4 billion to N$10.7 billion by 2030, equating to a pivotal N$300 million increase in annual economic value. This target reflects…
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Namibia Targets N$300 Million Growth in Fisheries Sector by 2030
Namibia Sets Ambitious Fisheries Growth Target for 2030 Namibia has unveiled an ambitious target to enhance the contribution of its fisheries sector to the national economy. Under the country’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the government aims to raise the sector’s economic contribution from about N$10.4 billion to N$10.7 billion by 2030—a growth of around…
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Uganda Aims to Revive Fish Sector with 183,000 Metric Tonnes Target by 2028
Uganda Sets Ambitious Target to Revive Its Fisheries Sector Uganda is outlining a comprehensive plan to revive its lakeside fisheries, aiming to boost production and exports to as much as 183,000 metric tonnes by 2028. The bold target was unveiled during a high-level breakfast meeting organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)…
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Uganda Charts a Course to Revive Its Fish Sector, Aiming for 183,000 T by 2028
Uganda Sets Ambitious Target to Revive the Fish Sector Uganda is outlining a bold plan to revive its fish sector, with a goal of reaching 183,000 metric tonnes of fish by 2028. The strategy was unveiled during a high-level breakfast meeting organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) in partnership with the…
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Uganda Charts a Bold Path to Revive the Fish Sector with a 2028 Target
Uganda Sets Ambitious Target to Revive Its Fish Sector Uganda is signaling a renewed commitment to its fisheries industry, unveiling a comprehensive plan to boost production to 183,000 metric tonnes by 2028. The initiative emerged from a high-level breakfast meeting organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) in partnership with the Uganda…
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A New Deal for the Mekong: A Cooperative Path to Shared Prosperity
Rethinking the Mekong: From Rivalry to Collaboration The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions across Southeast Asia, has long been a source of both opportunity and tension. As climate change intensifies extreme rainfall, droughts, and transboundary water pressure, a new approach is needed — one that reframes the Mekong as a platform for collective action…
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A New Deal for the Mekong: Toward Joint Management and Shared Prosperity
Overview: Reframing the Mekong Story The Mekong River basin sits at the heart of Southeast Asia’s development, culture, and ecological wealth. Yet fragmentation and competing claims over water resources, hydropower, fisheries, and flood control threaten both livelihoods and regional harmony. A new deal for the Mekong envisions a shift from unilateral projects to a coordinated,…
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De Lima Urges Navy Deployment to West Philippine Sea to Counter Harassment
Lawmakers Call for Firm Navy Presence in the West Philippine Sea The Philippine political landscape recently saw a sharp call for stronger maritime defense as Rep. Leila de Lima proposed a strategic shift in safeguarding national waters. In response to ongoing maritime harassment incidents in the West Philippine Sea, the Mamamayang Liberal party-list lawmaker argued…
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Brazilian Resistance: Pushing Back on Plans to Explode a River for Soybean Roar
Ahead of COP30, a river under threat As nations gather to map a climate-conscious future at COP30, a grassroots struggle in Brazil exposes a clash between agricultural expansion and riverine life. In the Tocantins River basin, communities warn that blasting a section of the river to open new land for soybeans could irreparably alter ecosystems,…