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This industry has huge potential for Indonesia and countries with relevant technology to invest. During a meeting between Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and Singaporean Ambassador to Indonesia Kwok Fook Seng in Jakarta, on Friday (22/11/24,) the two countries pledged to step up cooperation in the marine and fisheries sectors, including implementing blue economy programs, according to reporting from Antara News. https://lnkd.in/gtvqdCUU #investindonesia #indonesiasingapore #blueeconomy #fisheries #marineaffairs

This industry has huge potential for Indonesia and countries with relevant technology to invest. During a meeting between Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and Singaporean Ambassador to Indonesia Kwok Fook Seng in Jakarta, on Friday (22/11/24,) the two countries pledged to step up cooperation in the marine and fisheries sectors, including implementing blue economy programs, according to reporting from Antara News. https://lnkd.in/gf576Qmz #investindonesia #indonesiasingapore #blueeconomy #fisheries #marineaffairs

This World Fisheries Day, we’re proud to announce our bold agenda to slash carbon emissions and champion sustainability in aquaculture! Through two landmark events — the “Indonesian Tilapia Blue Food” forum in Jakarta and the inaugural “Honduran Aquaculture Congress” in Choluteca —we’re uniting 400+ global experts to help shape a greener, lower-carbon future for seafood. In addition, we’ve already achieved an important milestone for our Honduran products (with carbon emissions as low as 5.3 Kg CO2e/Kg) and are expanding assessments to Indonesia and Mexico. Together, we can drive transformative change, fostering industry-wide collaboration to create a truly sustainable and resilient seafood sector. #WorldFisheriesDay #BlueFoodMovement #Sustainability #Aquaculture #SustainableSeafood

Why Compliance and Enforcement are Key to Fisheries in Tanzania Vessels The sustainability and protection of marine resources require compliance & enforcement in fisheries as we are in blue economy 💙 policy , some of the importance are 1. Effective Management of the Resource - Prevent Overfishing: By not exceeding the sustainable levels and hence keeping enough fish to replenish. – Ensure Biodiversity:that a variety of marine species and their environments are kept to maintain harmony in nature 2. Benefits Economic - Improve Livelihoods: Promoting local communities that are dependent on fishing for income and food supply. -Beneficial for Fisheries Sector: Gives way responsible fishing which makes capable to harvest more, with a sustainable output in turn. 3. Legal Framework -Regulatory compliance: requires that fisheries be conducted in a manner that complies with national and international laws (e.g., quotas, seasons and gear ALL apply.) — Truce: Establishes processes to settle disputes among fishermen and other parties involved in fish production, to reach a sustainable resource use. 4. Monitoring and Surveillance - Collect Data:Strong enforcement creates capable of the capacity to collect data to evaluate fish stocks and make better management decisions. - Decrease IUU Fishing: Decrease illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing that threatens legal fisheries and conservation 5. International Relations - Trade Agreements: Compliance of international fisheries agreements with offer increased trade benefits and name recognition on the Tanzanian fish market. — Branding: A strong compliance culture raises the profile of a country as a fisheries nation in global fisheries. 6. Community Engagement - Community Involvement: Promotes interest and involvement of the local at monitoring and enforcement for monitoring for the benefit of marine resources. -Citizen #Education and Awareness: Raises awareness among fishers as well as others in the whole value chain for compliance. 7. Environmental Protection - Save ecosystems: further enforcement will protect critical marine habitats, #coral reefs and #mangroves essential for marine health. — contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change: Sustainable fishing contributes to resilience by ensuring healthy marine ecosystem. Compliance and enforcement are needed to sustainably manage the fisheries in Tanzania. In contrast, they also provide economic growth and help conserve #biodiversity in our #oceans, and improve the lives of #fishers communities. Through BMU and SHC will help to long-term sustainability of oceans and their resources will require strong compliance with ecosystem-based regulations. All in all, the like to read their names, they are most sound funny although it needed to be bold and large to be quickly seen while fishing for their and other safety.

Some people had expressed hope that this week’s meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council would conclude negotiations of the long overdue second phase of the agreement to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies, especially fuel subsidies which contribute to overcapacity of industrial fishing fleets. Without these subsidies fishing in distant waters and the high seas, and energy-hungry deep-sea trawling would be much less economically feasible, if at all. According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG14 Target 6) adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, the WTO should have adopted a mechanism to eliminate these subsidies by…2020. However, the WTO has once again failed to reach agreement this week. In the meantime, the entry into force of the first phase of the agreement is very slow to come: two years after its adoption in June 2022, to date only 82 countries (this count includes the 27 members of the EU represented by the EU Commission) have deposited their instruments of acceptance, whereas 109 are necessary for entry into force. Also in the meantime, fish populations worldwide continue to shrink according to data provided by the UN FAO. A few months ago, in an article titled Harmful Subsidies: Everybody Knows, But the Dice Are Still Loaded, I wrote: Next year’s Third UN Ocean Conference, which will start with a Forum on the Blue Economy, could […] be an opportunity to accelerate the elimination of harmful fisheries subsidies. For example, governments gathered in Nice could say they will no longer wait for the WTO and announce that, from 2026 onward, they will remove harmful fisheries subsidies from their national budgets with no further delay to comply with their SDG obligation, and use for ocean protection the money that will be freed as a result. The full article, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, is available here: https://lnkd.in/dTJtW5h4

Next week, WTO members will gather as part of the December General Council meeting to discuss the next steps in advancing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. This landmark agreement, also called "Fish 1", adopted in June 2022, introduced global rules that aim to curb harmful subsidies contributing to overfishing and overcapacity. It prohibited subsidies in three types of situations: when fishing activities are illegal, when fish stocks are in an overfished condition and when fishing occurs on the high seas outside of any collective management arrangement. However the accord remains incomplete as subsidies can be harmful even when fishing operators do not engage in illegal activities or when stocks are not in an overfished condition, hence the need to negotiate to conclude additional rules on fisheries subsidies ("Fish 2") . For example, the development of oversized fishing fleets and incentivized excessive levels of fishing pressure can have devastating impacts down the line. This is why since 2020, with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy we have been an active member of the Stop Funding Overfishing coalition, advocating for the end of these damaging subsidies. We've seen significant progress, but it's crucial that governments strengthen and swiftly ratify the agreement to ensure real change and protect our ocean ecosystems. Protecting our oceans requires continued momentum and decisive action. Let's work together to ensure sustainable fisheries for generations to come. 🌊 Learn more: https://ow.ly/1KJo50Um2i4 Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy World Trade Organization  International Institute for Sustainable Development #StopFundingOverfishing #WTO #SustainableFisheries #ProtectOurOceans #MarineConservation #FisheriesSubsidies #Sustainability #OceanProtection #Overfishing #BluePlanet #GlobalAction

Sustainable Fisheries: Ensuring the Future of Our Oceans Fisheries have been vital to human societies for millennia, providing essential food, employment, and economic benefits. However, the intensification of fishing activities and modern technology have led to overfishing and environmental degradation. Sustainable fisheries aim to balance seafood demand with marine health, ensuring fish populations and ecosystems thrive for future generations. Sustainable fisheries involve harvesting fish in ways that do not compromise their ability to reproduce and maintain their populations. This concept extends to the entire marine ecosystem, recognizing the interconnectedness of species and their habitats. Key principles include scientific management, regulated fishing practices, minimizing bycatch, protecting marine habitats, and considering social and economic factors. Despite the clear benefits, several challenges hinder sustainable fisheries. Overfishing remains a significant threat, exacerbated by illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Climate change impacts ocean temperatures and ecosystems, affecting fish populations and distribution. Economic pressures from growing seafood demand complicate the balance between economic interests and sustainability. Effective governance and enforcement are critical but often inconsistent, influenced by political and economic factors. Success stories demonstrate that sustainable fisheries are achievable. The North Sea cod recovery, driven by strict management measures and international cooperation, underscores the importance of science-based management. Community-based fisheries management in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia combines traditional knowledge with modern science, promoting sustainable practices at the grassroots level. The future of sustainable fisheries depends on innovation, collaboration, and commitment. Integrating new technologies for transparency and accountability, strengthening international agreements, and supporting local initiatives are crucial steps. Sustainable fisheries are essential for the health of our oceans and the well-being of millions who depend on them. With collective effort, achieving sustainable fisheries is a reachable goal. #SustainableFisheries #OceanConservation #MarineLife #SustainableSeafood #FisheriesManagement #SustainableFishing #SustainableDevelopment #SustainableEcosystems #SustainableAquaculture #SustainableFishingPractices #SustainableFishingIndustry #SustainableFisheriesManagement #SustainableFisheriesPolicy #SustainableFisheriesSolutions #SustainableFisheriesInitiatives #SustainableFisheriesResearch #SustainableFisheriesTechnology #SustainableFisheriesEducation #SustainableFisheriesCollaboration #SustainableFisheriesFuture #ValueIcons #ValueIconsMagazine #VI #ValueIconsExecutiveInsights #IndustryLeaders #ProfessionalGrowthJourney #ValueIconsCorporateVision #ExecutiveEdition #CEOInsights #IndustryMagazine #ValueIconsLeadershipJournal

This year's #WorldFoodDay celebrates the Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future; ensuring access to nutritious, sustainable food is not just a necessity—it's a right for all. Nairobi Convention’s #SAPPHIRE project, supports initiatives that not only promote sustainable seafood production but also empower coastal communities. 🦀 In #Madagascar, through sustainable mud crab aquaculture, local fishers are protecting mangrove ecosystems while securing better incomes and food for their families : https://lnkd.in/dixkbkAu 🍥 In #Mozambique, the mussel aquaculture project on Kanyaka Island is providing a resilient alternative to traditional fisheries. It’s creating new livelihood opportunities while ensuring communities have access to healthy, sustainable food sources: https://lnkd.in/d7hAib_r #SDG14LifeBelowWater #SDG2ZeroHunger