QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Check out what we've been up to from April to June 2021 |
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WELCOME Introductory message from Dr.Yoseph Shiferaw Mamo, Programme Coordinator of COMESA and current Chair of the E€OFISH Steering Committee. |
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HOW E€OFISH IMPACTS LIVES The following stories and testimonies are but a few examples of how the work of E€OFISH’s partners impact lives in the region. Although they represent only a small portion of the programme’s scope of work, they provide a much-needed reminder of E€OFISH’s ultimate mandate: improving the lives of populations by promoting sustainable fisheries. |
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| | "We hope the fish stock
will increase" Impact: over 300 families Author: Britta Hackenberg, NNF | | |
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| | Using the full wealth potential
of Lake Turkana
Impact: over 7000 families Author: Dr. Wassie Anteneh, IGAD | | |
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| | "I now have the opportunity to increase my earnings"
Impact: over 240 fishermen/women Author: Patricia Costa, ADPP | | |
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| | A future generation of marine conservation promotors
Impact: over 500 children Author: Laura Dinraths, C3 Madagascar | | |
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E€OFISH BRINGS TOGETHER REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES The 2nd Steering Committee of E€OFISH Programme was held on May 13, 2021 to adopt the cooperation guidelines in the fisheries sector for the next twelve months. | | |
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In brief - E€OFISH promotes effective collaboration between LVFO and LTA. It hosted a meeting on June 4, 2021 to initiate preliminary discussions between the two bodies’ high-level management and technical officers to explore the prospects and challenges for enhancing sustainable and integrated management of inland water fisheries.
- E€OFISH urges the region to reinforce its commitment toward ocean protection. With the collaboration of E€OFISH Programme, the European Union and the Indian Ocean Commission reflected on oceans-related issues on the World Oceans Day - June 8, 2021, and resolved to redouble efforts towards the efficient management of this ecosystem. Know more about the event
- On June 25, 2021, E€OFISH team had an initial meeting with Mr. Géza Strammer, the new Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation for the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles. The European Union reiterated its support in the implementation of E€OFISH, which is cited as one of the European flagship projects at the Ocean Conference in 2018.
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E€OFISH CONTRIBUTES TO DEVELOPING REGIONAL CAPACITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING A regional fisheries surveillance patrol was carried out from May 17 to June 30, 2021. | | |
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In brief - The first webinar for implementing the Blue Economy Satellite account in the region was held on June 15, 2021. Over 50 stakeholders from different target countries participated and begun the interactions about creating this system. Download the webinar's presentations
- E€OFISH has launched a study to take stock of Recreational and Ornamental Fisheries in the region. Every year, the first sector represents around 8 billion dollars globally and the second 15 to 30 billion dollars. Download: Recreational fisheries - Ornamental fisheries ToRs
- E€OFISH has initiated a series of bilateral discussions with its national focal points to define the potential areas of collaboration between the programme and each country. The team is aware that, although E€OFISH is an interregional programme, it must take into account the activities at national level to be able to bring about positive change.
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LTA ADDRESSES THE SPECTACULAR RISING WATER LEVEL A delegation is in Kalemie to look into the rising level of Lake Tanganyika, as its consequences are immeasurable throughout the region. | | |
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THE 2nd STEERING COMMITTEE OF LVFO WAS HELD ON JUNE 29 & 30, 2021 The meeting considered the progress made in implementation of the previous activities, reviewed the planned activities and provided policy guidance on overall program implementation. | | |
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PRESENTATION
For better transparency, E€OFISH provided its stakeholders with the implementation status of each strategic action. Click on each result below to view it.
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On the World Oceans Day (June 8, 2021), E€OFISH helped make the voice of various actors heard about issues relating to the sea, through the few insights below. |
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| | Dr. Luvna Caussy Science and the future of our oceans | | |
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| | Anielle Jolicoeur
Gender issues in the fisheries sector | | |
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| | Patrick Fortuno Linking authorities and populations to save our oceans | | |
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| | Eddy Mootoo
How climate change affects the oceans | | |
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Meet the E€OFISH Short-Term Experts and Non-Key Experts who are front and centre in implementing and coordinating the programme's interventions. |
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Carta de Mozambique, 16/04/2021
Projecto ECOFISH promove práticas de pesca sustentável em Cahora Bassa e Mágoè New Era 30/04/2021 Inland Ecofish project launched Namibian Sun, 11/05/2021 Strengthening sustainable community fisheries Mauriceactu, 17/05/2021 Coopération régionale : La pêche durable à l’honneur Business Magazine, 18/05/2021 Pêche durable : trouver des voies innovantes pour maintenir sa continuité La Gazette des Comores, 18/05/2021 Commission de l'Océan Indien: Les partenaires soucieux des pertes en ressources halieutiques Retema, 08/06/2021 ECOFISH, liderado por Incatema, colabora en el día mundial de los océanos Ecoticias, 08/06/2021 El programa ECOFISH en el Dia Mundial de los Océanos 2021 Kenya News Agency, 09/06/2021 IGAD Member States Adopt Plan To Revamp Fisheries Sector Maurice info, 09/06/2021 La région raffermit ses engagements News Mada, 15/06/2021 7,5 miliara dolara isan-taona ny vola very Kenya News Agency, 21/06/2021 LVFO Embarks On Training Farmers On Sustainable Cage Fish Farming La Revue géopolitique, 24/06/2021 Enjeux et défis maritimes : quelle réponse européenne ? La vérité, 02/07/2021
Protection des espèces marines - Les peintures murales pour sensibiliser les élèves La Gazette, 02/07/2021
Lutte contre la pêche illicite : dissuasion par surveillance régulière et structurée Daily News, 01/07/2021 Tanzania wins war against illegal fishing |
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The E€OFISH programme is funded as part of the EU development policy. More information on the website of the European Commission - International Cooperation and Development: https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/ This Newsletter was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the
sole responsibility of E€OFISH and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
European Union. Technical assistance: |
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