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What is ‘#artisanal’ and ‘small-scale’?
There is no universal definition of artisanal or #small-scale #fisheries or aquaculture. In general, these terms describe fisheries and aquaculture that use relatively small production units with relatively low input and low output, and limited levels of technology and small capital investment.
They are commonly managed on a family level, sometimes with a small group of employees, or at a community level. The fish are often sold in local markets but can also reach national and international markets.
For the purpose of #IYAFA, small-scale and artisanal are used interchangeably. Note that fishing for sport or recreation are commonly not called artisanal or
small-scale. #IYAFA2022 #ArtisanalFisheriesAquaculture
The IYAFA 2022 Global Action Plan (IYAFA GAP) aims at building global momentum to empower small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture and securing a sustainable future for these important sectors.
The IYAFA GAP is structured around seven pillars:
Environmental sustainability
Economic sustainability
Social sustainability
Governance
Gender equality
Food security and nutrition
Resilience
#IYAFA2022 #artisanalfisheriesaquaculture
What is IYAFA all about?
United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022).
“IYAFA 2022 aims to focus world attention on the role that small-scale fisheries, fish farmers and fish workers play in food security and nutrition, poverty eradication and sustainable natural resource use - thereby increasing global understanding and action to support them."
We're so excited to share this news with you! Over the next 6 months, we will be promoting the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). #IYAFA2022 #artisanalfisheriesaquaculture
Consultation on the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Action Plan for the Green Climate Fund in Belize
Barbados’ fishing industry is well on its way to capitalising on new technological advancements to move the sector forward, increasing the safety of fishermen at sea, and improving the marketability of local fish in international markets.
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Jamaica, June 2022 (CNFO)— the Jamaica Fishermen Cooperative Union (JFCU) in collaboration with The Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing a one-year project, “Promoting fisher-led implementation of SSF Guidelines in the Caribbean Region”. A 2-day Workshop will be held on the 13th and 16th June 2022 at JFCU Conference Room, Kingston, Jamaica.
Fisherfolk in Barbados are seeking some assistance from the government regarding fuel prices or else they will be forced to raise the cost of fish which is already high.
Fishermen appealing for an ease in fuel prices
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Barbadians will have to pay even more for fish, unless a way is found to give fishermen an ease on fuel prices. That's the position of a number of fishermen ...Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize.
Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize.
Happening now: #CNFO's full 7-member Executive online meeting.
Discussion: “Regional Food Production and Productivity towards a Sustainable Regional Supply Programme: 25% by 2025 reduction in the Regional Food Bill”.
Strategizing: Ensuring fisheries products are certainly considered in food production.