Mauritania achieves ‘Compliant’ status under the FiTI Standard
Mauritania has become the second country globally to achieve an overall compliant status in implementing the FiTI Standard. The FiTI International Board congratulates Mauritania on this…
Tag: Blue economy in Africa
AU-IBAR Boosts Aquaculture Research with Delivery of Specialized Water Quality and Lab Equipment to University of Ibadan
On May 2, 2025, AU-IBAR reached a significant milestone in its collaboration with the University of Ibadan, an African Union…
Strategic agreement to combat illicit, illegal and unregulated fishing
A Ministerial Declaration on the Plan Régional de Surveillance de Pêches (PRSP), as well as an Agreement on the administrative…
Blue economy: Experts deliberate on development of operational oceanography
The 20th Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System (IOGOOS) and Integrated Annual Meetings kicked off this morning at the Labourdonnais…
OYETOLA LEADS DISTRIBUTION OF LIFE JACKETS IN BAYELSA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFER WATERWAYS
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, led the official distribution of 3,500 life…
AGRICULTURE AND BLUE-ECONOMY, INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO AQUACULTURE, OTHERS
The Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, stated that Agricultural and blue-economy are inextricably linked-…
MINISTER OYETOLA FLAGS OFF DISTRIBUTION OF 42,000 LIFE JACKETS IN MAJOR PUSH FOR WATER SAFETY
In a bold move to address rising boat mishaps, the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega…
Ghana backs Global Fisheries Transparency Charter: a breakthrough for ocean governance and accountability
Ghana has today endorsed the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency. This is a vital step that will safeguard the country’s marine…
Call for Proposal: Empowering Coastal Communities for Blue Growth: Enhancing Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Sustainable Tourism in coastal Tanzania and Zanzibar
The European Commission is seeking proposals to establish sustainable and resilient marine and coastal ecosystems to enhance fisheries, aquaculture, and…
Ghana Participates in 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea, Reaffirming Commitment to Ocean Sustainability
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable ocean governance at the 10th Our Ocean Conference, currently underway in Busan, South…