IMO Hong Kong Convention to Enter Into Force on 26 June 2025
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the “Hong Kong Convention”) will enter…
Tag: Africa Blue Economy
African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships and Finance Innovation at UN Ocean Conference
African Island States Climate Commission High-Level Dialogue on SDG14 spotlights ocean partnerships, sustainable finance, and regional leadership In a…
Ocean solutions in action: 43 new initiatives endorsed by the Ocean Decade
Fresh off the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and its political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future: United for urgent action”, the UN Decade…
FCWC MarEcoPlan Project Holds National Training Workshop in Marine Spatial Planning in Ghana
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), under the auspices of the Ghana Ministry of Fisheries…
Working Group on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries meets in Mauritius
The 13th session of the Working Group on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries of the Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries…
Zambia Advances Policy Alignment with Continental Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy
The Policy Framework and Reform Strategy (PFRS) for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa stands as one of the African Union’s…
SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection
South Africa has signed an agreement aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in areas of the ocean that are not under…
World Bank Group Support to Boost Climate Resilience and Economic Growth in Guinea
The World Bank Group has approved a $100 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Guinea’s Kounki Fisheries and Aquaculture…
Minister Boolell engages with fishermen to address industry challenges
The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, held an interactive session with fishermen at…
UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World…