Tag: Sustainable Fishing
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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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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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Global Grant to Fight Illegal Fishing and Boost Regenerative Farming: $291 Million for 30 High-Impact Initiatives
Funding Push Targets Illegal Fishing and Regenerative Agriculture In a decisive move to curb illegal fishing and promote sustainable farming, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has pledged $291 million from its Trust Fund to back 30 high-impact initiatives. The ambitious package aims to crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, bolster island economies,…
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Mafar-Sulu conducts fishery resources awareness campaign during FishCon Week
Campaign context and purpose The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (Mafar) – Sulu recently led a targeted fishery resources awareness campaign in Jolo, aimed at the Sama-Bajau community. Conducted on Wednesday, September 24, the outreach was part of the province’s observance of Fish Conservation (FishCon) Week. The initiative focused on promoting sustainable and…
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FishCon Week: Mafar-Sulu Leads Sama-Bajau Awareness Campaign for Sustainable Fishing
MAFAR-Sulu Holds Fishery Resources Awareness Campaign During FishCon Week The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (Mafar) – Sulu conducted a fishery resources awareness campaign in Jolo, targeting the Sama-Bajau community as part of the province’s observance of FishCon Week. The event took place during the third week of September, a period when the…
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Mafar-Sulu Leads FishCon Week Fishery Awareness for Sama-Bajau in Jolo
FishCon Week in Sulu launches with a focused fishery resources awareness campaign The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (Mafar) – Sulu has taken a proactive step during FishCon Week by conducting a targeted outreach on fishery resources awareness for the Sama-Bajau community in Jolo. The event, held on Wednesday, September 24, is part…
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Militarized Commons: Weaponizing Fisheries in the South China Sea
Introduction The South China Sea (SCS) is an essential maritime region, rich in natural resources and vital trade routes. However, its strategic significance also makes it a focal point for territorial disputes among several nations. In recent years, these disputes have escalated into militarized competition, particularly involving fisheries. As nations assert control over these waters,…
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Militarized Commons: Fisheries and Territorial Competition in the South China Sea
The South China Sea: A Strategic Battleground The South China Sea (SCS) stands as one of the globe’s most strategically vital maritime regions, characterized by its vast array of overlapping territorial claims. Nations such as China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia vie for control over this critical area not only for its geopolitical significance but…