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#FISH4ACP's methodology is out now! Learn how to assess & upgrade aquatic value chains in this practical guide developed with FAO's Sustainable Food Value Chains (SFVC) team. Read now👉buff.ly/50zJUsL #AgrifoodSystems @FAOSocioEcon @EU_Partnerships @BMZ_Bund @PressACP

It’s #YouthDay! We celebrate the innovative young leaders driving transformation in agrifood systems. Meet the North America Youth Policy Board, leading efforts towards a sustainable, closed-loop food system that reduces waste & maximizes resources. 👉 bit.ly/46KyQUN

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! The theme is From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development. Today we’re highlighting youth activist @AutumnPeltier1, who uses her platform to invoke change.

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Here is a quick summary on the theme of this year’s celebration. Read more here: tinyurl.com/desapublicatio… #WeAreIndigenous

Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact live in harmony with their lands, territories & natural resources. We must respect their collective rights, ensure their access and preserve their mobility patterns. #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay

This Friday, August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! There will be a virtual commemoration occurring on the day from 9-10:30 EST. Link to register: tinyurl.com/IndigenousDay24

#COFI36 agenda for today: 🔹 #AquaticFoods and their role in #FoodSecurity & nutrition 🔹 Impacts of #ClimateChange on #Fisheries and #Aquaculture 🔹 #Biodiversity framework implications on the sector 🔹 Marine plastic pollution Stay tuned 👉 bit.ly/3zsi3Jz

The week-long discussions at #COFI36 have just begun! On today's agenda 🔹 #SOFIA2024 🔹 Endorsement of decisions & recommendations from the COFI sub-committee on #Aquaculture Follow the discussions on our website 👉 bit.ly/3zsi3Jz

The #SSFSummit closed with a dialogue between #SSF representatives & governments officials. The discussion focused on advancing the #SSFGuidelines to support #livelihoods, #foodsecurity & #nutrition for all #SSF communities and making sure their voices are heard❗️

We're fortunate to have a discussion about #SSF-led experiences on today's #SSFSummit2024 agenda, featuring a presentation by the remarkable Diana Vasquez from @Rare_org and Gavina Tumbaga of the Aquatic Resources Management Council of the Philippines!

#Today the #SSFSummit commemorates the 10th anniversary of the #SSFGuidelines! Participants discuss milestones achieved from their creation to theirs implementation, highlighting key #SSF led-experiences around the 🌎.

📢 The second edition of the #SSFSummit starts today @FAO 🙏 to the funding from @EU_MARE❗️ Today is dedicated to fisher and fishworker organizations to promote a global dialogue on customary #tenurerights and #socialdevelopment in #SSF. #SSFGuidelines

Happy first day of summit! SSF organizations and movements are meeting for a day of engagement, including discussions on customary tenure rights and social development in #SSFs.

Tomorrow marks the first day of the #SSFSummit2024, bringing together fishers, SSF representatives, NGOs, and international organizations in Rome. Follow along on all our social media channels to see the summit in action 🐡🐠

Happy International Fisher’s Day! Today, we recognize the efforts of fishers worldwide. From Barbados to Portugal, communities around the world have their own unique traditions to mark this occasion. Does your community celebrate International Fisher’s Day, and if so, how?🐟🦀

The 2024 State of world #Fisheries and #Aquaculture report launches this week ❗️ In this edition, updates on: 🔹#stats, trends & projections on the sector 🔹State & health of marine fisheries resources 🔹 #BlueTransformation in action. Stay tuned 👉bit.ly/3VpcPac

1/ #ArtisanalFisheries #FoodSecurity What is the role African artisanal fisheries play in food security? Artisanal fisheries enables the most vulnerable to access food at an affordable price and are a source of revenue 💰 But they have other advantages... Follow this 🧵👇

As the 36th session of the Committee on Fisheries approaches, @FAOFish is excited to share with you the new #COFI36 website! Visit it to learn themes slated for discussion, session documents, agenda & more 👉 fao.org/cofi #BlueTransformation

Small-scale fishers in Chile learned they could enable a culture of sustainable, healthy and nutritious diets if they extracted less and sold it directly to the consumer. Watch Zoila’s #PortraitsofChange video now: youtu.be/jXxnWwLpJ40

#SSFGuidelines 10th anniversary is celebrated by @AfriqueCaopa in a webinar on 16 May-don’t miss it! Sign up here-eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @FAOfish