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Ocean life doesn’t live in a bubble—if you want to take care of one fish species, you also have to preserve where it lives and understand the other animals it interacts with.
This big picture approach to marine conservation is called the ecosystem approach to fisheries. It's a question of striking the right balance between the social and ecological. How do we compromise so that our marine resources are available for future generations?
What does striking a balance mean to you?Leave your answers in the comments below. #EAFstrikeabalance
Have you heard about the StewardFish project?
It's a great initiative with the goal of making fisherfolk better stewards of our marine resources. The formal title of the project is 'Developing Organisational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean small-scale fisheries (StewardFish) Project’.
It aims to empower fisherfolk throughout value chains to engage in resource management, decision-making process and sustainable livelihoods, with strengthened institutional support at all levels.
Regional partners include Caribbean Natural Resources Institute Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism @UWI-CIRP Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies #StewardFish #EAFstrikeabalance. Have you been involved in any project activities? Tell us about your experience in the comments below. #EAFstrikeabalance
We're so excited to share this news with you! Over the next 6 months we will be promoting an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) awareness campaign entitled 'Strike A Balance.'
CNFO website: cnfo.fish/eaf-awareness-campaign-teaser/
This is an activity delivered under the StewardFish Project in an effort to increase EAF application with a focus on healthier habitats and pollution reduction.
Like this post if you're excited too! Stay tuned.... #eafstrikeabalance #sustainablefisheries
We're so excited to share this news with you! Over the next 6 months we will be promoting an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) awareness campaign entitled 'Strike A Balance.'
CNFO website: cnfo.fish/eaf-awareness-campaign-teaser/
This is an activity delivered under the StewardFish Project in an effort to increase EAF application with a focus on healthier habitats and pollution reduction.
Like this post if you're excited too! Stay tuned.... #eafstrikeabalance #sustainablefisheries
Bahamian fishermen are opposed to COVID-19 restrictions that force them to sell their product to wholesalers at prices that make it difficult to gain a proper return, an industry representative said yesterday.
#Adrian LaRoda, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s president, told the Rethinking Food Security webinar: “The fisheries sector in The Bahamas is thriving, but under challenges. We feel that we are over-managed by policies that impact fish production and fisher livelihoods. COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of the sector in terms of food supplies and the access to fresh seafood for our citizens.”
Fishermen oppose forced sales to local wholesalers
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Bahamian fishermen are opposed to COVID-19 restrictions that force them to sell their product to wholesalers at prices that make it difficult to gain a proper return, an industry representative said yesterday. Adrian LaRoda, the Bahamas Commercial FJUNE 3, 2020 at 8:30 p.m (Eastern Caribbean Time): Training module: Working with groups
We are sociable beings and need to be part of a group. This tendency is so common that the person who doesn’t need anybody, such as a hermit, is very rare. The experience of being part of a group can range from pleasant and even inspiring to tense and full of conflict.
In this module, we share a basic understanding about the importance of working together.
A big thank you to all Caribbean Fisherfolk. Buy locally harvested seafood because it is healthy for you.
Caribbean small-scale fisherfolk continue to produce legitimately, responsibly and sustainably during this COVID-19 crisis. Much gratitude to our fishers!
THANK YOU ESSENTIAL FISHERFOLK - Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations
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Caribbean small-scale fisherfolk continue to produce legitimately, responsibly and sustainably during this COVID-19 crisis. Much gratitude to our fishers!Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing.
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Weekly Leadership Tip - Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations
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Weekly Leadership TipShare:ShareClick to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...Nadine NembhardApri...A normal day at work for two CNFO fisherfolk.
COVID-19 – Small-scale food producers stand in solidarity and will fight to bring healthy food to all.
(Tylon Joseph and Sean Walker of Grenada are unable to work in these days, Tylon reported that he is currently farming)
The CNFO pilots its “Leadership Institute” on April 1, 2020. The Institute is intended to promote, support and develop leaders in Caribbean fisherfolk organisations by providing tools and services. The four pillars of the institute are training, mentoring, forum and library.
Eight CNFO members will virtually meet for a training session “Exploring Leadership” conducted by Mr. Mitchell Lay CNFO Program Coordinator. (Due to unforeseen situation the 31st March 2020 date had to be postponed to 1st April 2020 @ 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. UTC-4
Acknowledgements:
- Caribbean ICT Research Programme (UWI-CIRP)
- Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies of the University of the West Indies (UWI-CERMES) --- StewardFish – Developing Organisational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) project
Comment how you or your organisation is being affected by COVID-19. What steps are being taken to assist fisherfolk in your area?
Thanks to the fisherfolk that registered. Despite certain restrictions we face due to COVID-19, we are pleased that our online LEADERSHIP TRAINING scheduled for 31st March has not been affected.StewardFish – Developing Organisational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) project supporting the CNFO to organise a Leadership Institute. The 1st online training will be on 31st March 2020 and facilitated by Mr. Mitchell Lay.
Click for information note on online training 31st March: cnfo.fish/?mdocs-file=2277
Click for registration form: cnfo.fish/?mdocs-file=2275