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FAO Aquaculture Newsletter, October 2020 - No. 62
No full textFAO Aquaculture Newsletter (FAN) is issued two times a year in the form of printed newsletter by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. It presents articles and views from the FAO aquaculture programme and highlights various aspects of aquaculture as seen from the perspective of both headquarters and the field programme. This issue contains highlights of FAO work around the world, particularly articles that present FAO's work in response to COVID-19, including gender dimensions of COVID-19 on women and fisheries. Updates from around the world, including new developments in Bahrain Emirates and Bahrain, support to a recirculating aquaculture project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, establishment of demonstration sites in Morocco for marine cage farming, and creation of employment opportunities through sustainable aquaculture development activities targeted at youth in Côte d’Ivoire. The impacts of COVID-19 serve a as a stark reminder of the need for aquaculture to be resilient to all types of shocks and to be prepared to manage future disasters. Two articles from the Latin America and Caribbean region highlight FAO’s work in rebuilding a prawn hatchery in Dominica and supporting diversification and adaptation in Chile to the impacts of climate change. Relatedly, a thematic article focuses on how adaptation of the seaweed sector in Zanzibar holds lessons for us all. The importance of communication of the positive aspects of aquaculture is examined in an article from the European region, underscoring the importance of social licence and acceptability for the sustainable development of aquaculture. And while many of us are aware of the importance of fish to healthy diets, we also look at a success story of using fish in school feeding programmes, and how improved nutrition can have direct positive impacts on children’s education and quality of life. We also take this opportunity to update our readers on the important continuing work towards the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and the Global Information System on Farmed Types of Aquatic Genetic Resources. FAO is also planning for the future, and provides updates on the Global Conference on Aquaculture, as well as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture
Report of the FAO Workshop on Gear Marking Technology and Trials, Ancona, Italy, 29 June–1 July 2022
No full textThe FAO Workshop on Gear Marking Technology and Trials was held in Ancona, Italy, from 29 June to 1 July 2022 to discuss gear marking technologies and trials from different countries and to finalize a manual for the marking of fishing gears that FAO has been developing. Gear marking has been recognized since the 1990s as a tool to contribute to sustainable fisheries, to improve the state of the marine environment, to assist the management of fisheries and to prevent and reduce negative impacts related to abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and ghost fishing. It also contributes to improved safety at sea and assists in identifying illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) fishing activities. The marking of fishing gear is needed to ensure effective traceability to the owner and/or operator
FAO in the promotion of agroecology in Cuba
No full textLa FAO en la promoción de la agroecología en Cuba" resume los prinicipales resultados del trabajo de la FAO en Cuba en la promoción de la agroecología
At FAO we do not tolerate sexual harassment - Poster
No full textAfin de mieux faire connaître la politique de la FAO en matière de prévention du harcèlement sexuel et de conduite appropriée du personnel de la FAO, le Bureau de la déontologie a élaboré du matériel de sensibilisation. L'affiche est principalement destinée au personnel interne de la FAO, mais elle peut également être affichée dans des zones où les donateurs, les fournisseurs ou les partenaires de mise en œuvre les voient afin de renforcer la confiance dans nos opérations
Updates from the FAO Representation in Uganda
No full textThe FAO Uganda newsletter January - June 2018, Issue# 1 covers recently launched projects as well as our work in crop farming, livestock, fisheries, forestry, and value-chain development. Our interventions in the region of Karamoja as well as with refugee settlements and host communities have taken on particular importance in recent months. You will also find an out-going interview from the former FAO Representative to Uganda
FAO Georgia Newsletter, March 2019 - Issue #4
No full textThe electronic newsletter from the FAO Representation in Georgia features the following articles: 1. The implementing partners of the EU-supported European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) marked the 20th ENPARD stakeholders’ meeting by highlighting the main achievements since the launch of the programme in 2013. 2. FAO and the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development (CARD) organized a Business to Business (B2B) event today in Tbilisi which focused on enhancing market linkages in the dairy sectors of Armenia and Georgia. 3. More than 200 commercial dairy farmers, processors, equipment suppliers, industry experts, and government representatives met in Tbilisi for Georgia’s annual dairy congress. 4. FAO conducted training-of-trainers on locust management for 20 master-trainers from Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. 5. Fruits and Berries of Georgia: Efficiency of Production and Marketing convened local producers in Tbilisi. The conference was organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and FAO and supported by the European Union and Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture
FAO in the 2019 humanitarian appeals
No full textThroughout 2018, persistent insecurity in Mali and the effects of natural disasters led to destruction of infrastructure, the disruption of livelihood and forced displacement, resulting in limited access to basic social services and putting additional pressure on already limited resources, exacerbating vulnerabilities. For 2019, FAO is appealing for USD 16.9 million to support 570 000 people to restore their food production and livelihoods
5–7 July 2024, Rome, Italy
No full textThe Second Small-Scale Fisheries Summit (SSF Summit 2024), held at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy, on 5–7 July 2024, was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC) Working Group on Fisheries, the Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub (SSF Hub) and SwedBio. The SSF Summit 2024 was attended by 285 participants from 78 countries. This report offers a comprehensive summary of the SSF Summit 2024, including its purpose, format, presentations, discussions and conclusions
FAO Turkey Newsletter, March 2021 - Issue #1
No full textFAO implements dozens of different projects in many different areas in Turkey, from irrigation techniques to refugee programs. Sharing the experience in these projects with both our local partners and the community and with our international partners will also be of significant benefit in shaping future projects. In first issue, NL has focused on SRRP and water scarcity project
FAO Rwanda Newsletter, 3rd quarter 2018 - Issue#3, Volume 4
No full textAfrica is betting on the youth to bring more technological innovations to the sector to increase production and productivity and for creation of more jobs for the youth in Africa who account for 60% of all African unemployed. FAO through a regional conference organized in August, raised awareness on the urgency of having more youth engage in agriculture.
The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund (ASTF) project in Rwanda has improved entrepreneurship among rural youth. Gashema Victor, with only 330 chickens from the project engaged in egg selling business thus, improving his life and that of his family. He’s also supporting his home district, Gisagara, to end malnutrition.
FAO reminds the continent to do much as regards to funding to the agriculture sector in order to boost development of their economies.
Jeannine Mukamugema, FAO Rwanda’s staff who has been working towards ending hunger for 30 years, shares her experience
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