A. B. Bergsson

Sharing my study that provides "A snapshot of #fisheries and #aquaculture in Small Island Developing States" doi.org/10.4060/cd6877… Hopefully useful for #BlueTransformation leaders in the important #aquaticfood value chains across #SIDS #WFD2025 #FAO80 #HandinHand

On this #WorldWaterDay, we spotlight why water matters for Landlocked Developing Countries #LLDCs Rivers, lakes and inland waterways are lifelines for food security, energy, transport and trade #LLDCs #WWD2026

On #WorldWaterDay2026, we highlight a critical reality for Landlocked Countries #LLDCs: Many are situated in drylands and arid regions, where drought threatens agriculture, food security and livelihoods—making access to freshwater essential. #LLDCs #wwd2026

Higher energy and fertiliser costs can drive global food price volatility—especially for import‑dependent countries in Africa and Asia. 🎧 Listen to @FAO experts on the global impacts of the 2026 Middle East conflict. youtu.be/N-szVEJ4r2A?si… via @YouTube

🎓 Free self-paced course! ⚓ Introduction to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing🐟🐠🐡 Register now! ➡️ f.mtr.cool/nfvovuqxvb @FAOfish  #BlueTransformation #IYAFA2022  #FightIUUFishing

El pescado local transforma las #ComidasEscolares de Honduras. Una iniciativa apoyada por la FAO conecta escuelas con piscicultores y pescadores en pequeña escala. Así el pescado local, fresco y asequible llega a lo comedores ➡️ bit.ly/47ISDph #ISMD2026 #SSFGuidelines

Between 638 and 720 million people faced hunger in 2024. #SOFI2025 report analyses how food price inflation between 2021-2023 has affected food security and nutrition. @FAO's Chief Economist @MaximoTorero provides an overview 📙 doi.org/10.4060/cd6008…

Today 12 March, #Mauritius celebrates Independence Day. In 2022 Mauritius was 7th largest aquaculture producer of aquatic animals, 3rd largest importer-, exporter of aquatic products & producer of canned tuna among #SIDS doi.org/10.4060/cd6877… #BlueTransformation @FAOMadagascar

Happy National Heroes and Benefactors Day #Belize! Belize was the 2nd largest #fisheries & aquaculture producer of #SIDS in 2022 contributing 10.7% of SIDS total aquatic production #BaronBlissDay #BlueTransformation #UNCLOS @FAOAmericas @faosids @faofish doi.org/10.4060/cd6877…

From farms to fisheries, women in #SIDS sustain agri‑food systems and food security. Down this @FAO report with evidence from #SIDS openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.…

Boidiversity vulnerability & #extinction discussed Marine species — relatively unscathed Islands — hotspots of loss Fresh water — an extinction disaster @UNBiodiversity @IPBES pca.st/episode/e0a85a…

Strong commitment from the host Government of São Tomé and Príncipe marked the opening of the African SIDS Solutions & Investment Forum, setting the stage for action, partnerships, and real impact across African #SIDS 🌍🌊

#Fisheries and #Aquaculture can create a meaningful difference to the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. #Bluetransformation is needed to nourish and sustain a growing population! @FAO @FAOSIDS @UNOHRLLS @FAOfish #aquaticfood #UNOC2022 youtube.com/watch?v=H6_eZx…

Overfishing falls in the #Mediterranean and #BlackSea, but #fisheries resources remain under #significant stress. 🐟 New @UN_FAO_GFCM report highlights the #need for #stronger management measures❗️ 📢Read #SOMFI2022 fao.org/gfcm/news/deta…

Investor, policymaker, blue economy expert or agrifood innovator? Join @FAO and partners at the #AfricanSIDS Solutions & Investment Forum in São Tomé & Príncipe 🇸🇹 — in person or online — and help drive transformative change. #AfricanSIDS #BlueEconomy #FoodSystems

Regional arrangements for fisheries management — How are they working & on what — ask no more fao.org/documents/card… fao.org/3/ca7843en/CA7… @FAOfish Want fisheries well managed — Invest in these frameworks

Healthy wetlands are lifelines for people, biodiversity & climate resilience. Indigenous knowledge has sustained these ecosystems for generations. @FAO will continue working with Members to safeguard wetlands for food security, livelihoods & cultural heritage. #WorldWetlandsDay

26 January is #DíadeDuarte in the Dominican Republic, which was the fourth largest aquaculture producer among #SIDS in 2022, the second largest SIDS importer of aquatic products & 19th largest SIDS marine capture fisheries producer #BlueTransformation doi.org/10.4060/cd6877…

Same article tags regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) as 'producer lobbies' Yet fisheries management that goes back to 3K years BC (link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…) & is one reason we have no ocean fish extinctions due to fishing Fact check @TheEconomist???

From quarterly species analyses to price dashboards & country briefs, @FAO #GLOBEFISH delivers timely, reliable info on global seafood markets, empowering smarter trade & market decisions. Explore more 👉 fao.org/in-action/glob…

Place-based conservation alone does not guarantee success!! link.springer.com/article/10.100…