I am delighted to share that @fao.org #Fish4ACP programme is completing the first fish abundance survey of Lake Tanganyika since 1996. The survey will be repeated during the wet season to get a full picture of the state of the lake’s resources. This is a major achievement —> shorturl.at/OONK1

@fao.org welcomes the @wto.org Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. “This agreement is very positive for the sustainability of fisheries resources, which we all depend on,” said @manufao.bsky.social. www.fao.org/newsroom/det... #PSMA #FightIUUFishing

The 2nd launch of FAO's Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources (the 1st was at #UNOC3 for delegates only) is planned for Sep 9. The report assesses 2,570 marine fish stocks using an updated methodology, the collective effort of 650 experts. Register -->https://shorturl.at/4TNCm

When science guides the response, fish stocks rebuild and recover. Saving the ocean without excluding people: when science, governance and cooperation work together. @manufao.bsky.social explains 👉 bit.ly/3G6xuuC #BlueTransformation #UNOC3

Yesterday at #UNOC3 I launched FAO’s report on the State of Marine Fisheries, with information from 2,570 fish stocks, classified into tiers depending on data and uncertainties. The most comprehensive, participatory and transparent assessment ever done, engaging over 650 experts. shorturl.at/gHVgJ

Sustainable Small Scale #Fisheries are key to #foodsecurity and #livelihoods, and a key part of @FAO #bluetransformation. Delighted to meet representatives of this subsector in @FAO HQ once again.

A #SouthAfrica gathering @FAO welcoming Prof Maxi Schoeman, Dr Anthony Bizos (UPretoria), and Mr Jaimal Anand, to discuss diplomacy and ocean matters.

To mark its 80th anniversary, @fao.org has launched a special recognition for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices driving the #BlueTransformation of aquatic food systems. Know an entity making impact? 🗓️ Nominate them by 30 June 👉 buff.ly/zPGG1Pz #FAO80

Farmers of the water! Divided into 3 units for teachers and students, this toolkit highlights the environmental, social and economic benefits of farmed aquatic foodsystems, with activities centred around enjoyable learning, teamwork and critical thinking. 🔗 buff.ly/6h8UgZz #WorldWaterDay

Has your institution, agency, department contribute significantly to the development of #sustainable #fisheries and/or #aquaculture? FAO will recognize you as part of the #FAO80 anniversary. Call is open until June 30.

We are recruiting: Looking for a senior (P5 -highest technical level) #inland #fisheries expert to lead our global work. Initially for two years (but it is a long-term post). Come to our @fao HQ in Rome —> jobs.fao.org/careersectio...

1/2 This week I attended the Honiara Summit on #SDG14.4 in Solomon Islands. Very large representation of heads of State and Ministers of #fisheries (or equivalent) from Pacific countries, and a very large presence of Secretaries of #RFMOs.

Today I am in the @ec.europa.eu at a high level round table on the EU_MARE #Oceans Pact. Offering @fao.org views for a sustainable and productive ocean. The EU imports 50% of its aquatic food consumption, so the #Oceans Pact must have a global component.

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a world leader in Inland Fisheries (P5 level) for our @FAOfish HQ in Rome. Starts with a 2-yr contract but it is a long-termed-funded position. APPLY APPLY and CIRCULATE. Applications close March 7 -->shorturl.at/ziv6H

In 2023/24 an #ElNiño event affected fisheries worldwide. @fao.org summarized impacts and responses in this new report —> openknowledge.fao.org/items/83435c...

Some relatively good news to end the year: Per capita GHG emissions in 2023 (4.8t CO2 equivalent) were 24% BELOW pre-pandemic times, says @UNEP shorturl.at/pWRcu

A reminder that FAO e-learning academy offers a large collection of free and certified e-learning courses -->shorturl.at/M6c3N. The latest #fisheries and #aquaculture additions are: - an “Emergency preparedness for aquatic disease outbreaks” --> lnkd.in/dApskZHM

88% of the total commercial tuna catch comes from stocks at “healthy” levels of abundance, and 87% of stocks are not experiencing overfishing, according to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation latest Status of Stocks report --> shorturl.at/a0J2x. #BlueTransformatiom

We are recruiting! @fao.org is looking for a Senior Fishery Officer (Fishery Economics), P-5. As always in @fao.org it starts with a 2-yr appointment, but this is a regular budget position. Apply! jobs.fao.org/careersectio...

@fao.org announces a virtual course “Development of an Active Surveillance Design for #Tilapia and #Catfish #Diseases in Lake Victoria”, 3-5 December 2024. Learn more about the event here: bit.ly/3Viqr6C. Country nationals of Burundi, Kenya, Ruwanda, Tanzania, Uganda can attend in person

At UNFCCC #COP29 @fao.org presented country by country impacts of climate change on marine biomass. The report’s results were the average of 2 emission scenarios, 2 GCMs and 9 ecosystem models. The best there is. Here —> shorturl.at/h07cs