At the margins of the #OurOcean2026 in Africa, 6 nations met as the African SIDS Platform & turned vulnerability into strategy: a climate action plan, a declaration, & a common position. Small islands. Big ocean. 🇨🇻🇰🇲🇲🇬🇲🇺🇸🇹🇸🇨 👉shorturl.at/XxmJr #SIDS #FishGov2

@AUC_CIDO represented by @delia_hgb at the #FISHGOV2 Coordination Meeting hosted by @au_ibar in #Nairobi, advancing @_AfricanUnion synergies for the #BlueEconomy and spotlighting #AfricanDiaspora as strategic capital for #Agenda2063. @Aljowaily @AmrAljowailyPublic #DiasporaForDev

FishGov2 (EU-funded) | @au_ibar hiring: Fisheries & Aquaculture Trade & Investment Expert (6-month consultancy, Nairobi). Deadline: 06 Jan 2026, 23:45 EAT. Link : africavet.com/au-ibar-indivi… #BlueEconomy #Fisheries

On the margins of the 5th #FishGov2 Project Steering Committee Meeting in Mombasa, I reaffirmed our commitment to sustainable fisheries. Africa's waters must benefit our people, particularly our youth and women.

At the #FishGov2 Steering Committee in Mombasa, the @_AfricanUnion & partners reaffirmed stronger governance, #YouthEmployment, data-driven reforms & the transition to FishGov3, setting a trajectory for Africa's #BlueEconomy. More: shorturl.at/2qN54

Happy #AfricaDayOfSeasAndOceans! Today we celebrate the 2015–2025 Decade of African Seas &Oceans & reflect on how #FishGov2 is advancing sustainable use of aquatic resources through the #PFRS & #BlueEconomy Strategy. Read more: Fishing for the Future 👉 tiny.cc/yv8q001

🌍 Happening Now in Cape Town: A powerful step forward for Africa’s blue economy. We’ve just kicked off the Workshop on Building the Capacity for Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy Design—a crucial platform in Africa’s journey toward resilient, inclusive, and sustainable aquatic food systems. Opening the event, Dr. Bernice Mclean, reminded us what’s at stake: “Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture are not optional sectors. They are central to our food and nutrition security, to our economies, to our climate resilience—and to the livelihoods of over 12 million Africans, many of whom are women anchoring post-harvest value chains.” Despite their significance, these sectors are still under-leveraged. Fragmented governance, limited financing, and weak alignment with broader development goals are stalling their full potential. That’s why this workshop—supported by our partners @au_ibar and the FishGov2 Programme—is so critical. It’s not just about policy—it’s about building the capacity to deliver impact where it matters most: in communities, ecosystems, and economies. Why it matters: • Aquatic foods provide 18% of Africa’s animal protein • But per capita consumption is still less than half the global average • Climate change, IUU fishing, and harmful subsidies threaten sustainability • Policy frameworks exist—but they need strong implementation capacity What’s the opportunity? The CAADP Kampala Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035): a bold vision to place fisheries and aquaculture at the heart of Africa’s food systems transformation. Together with frameworks like the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy (PFRS) and the African Blue Economy Strategy, the path ahead is clear. But the journey requires partnership, leadership, and practical skills—exactly what this workshop is here to build. #FisheriesAfrica #Aquaculture #FoodSecurity #CAADP #BlueEconomy #AUDA_NEPAD #AU_IBAR #FishGov2 #AfricaRising #Agenda2063 #WomenInFisheries #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateResilience

We are honored to join #WAS25 in Kampala, where @_AfricanUnion is showcasing its commitment to sustainable fisheries & aquaculture as drivers of Africa’s food security & growth. Discover our side events & plenary sessions this week. #FishGov2 Read more: shorturl.at/Ohp0N

Happening now! Stakeholder consultative and validation workshop for Review of National Policies in African Union member states for alignment and domestication of global instruments for Zimbabwe. #fisheriesandaquaculturedevelopment #policy #alignment #AU-IBAR #FishGov2

On May 2, 2025, we strengthened our partnership with the University of Ibadan, handing over USD 55,266 in #fisheries & #aquaculture research equipment, thanks to the EU-funded FishGov2 Project, this has reinforced their MoU, boosting Africa’s research in the sector. #FishGov2

We took part in the 15th Malabo Montpellier Forum. Dr. @HuyamSalih stressed the need for Data-driven policies, women's roles & increased research investment as key to enhancing the continent's #fisheries & #aquaculture potential. More: shorturl.at/j4koI #PFRS #FishGov2

Last week's Interactive Training on Effective Fisheries Management, organized with @NEPAD_Agency through the @FishGov2 Project, under EU funding empowered African nations to adopt data-driven, inclusive fisheries governance. #FishGov2 Read more: shorturl.at/ABcY3

The 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the #FishGov2 Project ended with key recommendations to drive sustainable #fisheries management. Highlights include boosting funding for Aquatic Animal Health Networks, promoting private-sector investment & more: 🔗shorturl.at/FuwBO

The 5th Project Technical Coordination Committee Meeting of the #FishGov2 Project, funded by the EU, is underway (Dec 4–5, 2024) in Addis Ababa. Focused on progress, synergies & strategies to advance sustainable fisheries & aquaculture under #Agenda2063. shorturl.at/3g3V9

With #Lesotho, we recently held a consultative workshop in Maseru as part of work towards aligning the country’s fisheries & aquaculture strategies with the Africa’s Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries & Aquaculture (PFRS). #FishGov2 🔗tinyurl.com/ycyvf78u

Members gather for the 7th General Assembly of #APRIFAAS from 28-29 Oct 2024, in #Casablanca. Theme: “Global Instruments on Biodiversity: Opportunity for Enhancing Regional Intersectoral Cooperation & Coordination” #FishGov2 Stay tuned.

🌍 We are participating in the 8th #OACPS Meeting in 🇹🇿; Joining policy leaders & experts to tackle #marine challenges & advance sustainable #fisheries & #aquaculture. Key focus: enhancing governance and fostering regional collaboration. #FishGov2 🔗rb.gy/c8btdr

We're working to domesticate global instruments. A key effort is the meeting in Burkina Faso (August 20-24, 2024, focused on aligning the country's fisheries & aquaculture strategies with African policy frameworks & climate adaptation goals. ✴️shorturl.at/VOAU4 #FishGov2

AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD Host Fourth Annual Dialogue on FISHGOV2 Implementation maritimafrica.com/en/au-ibar… #fisheries #fishing #africa #maritime #news #maritimafrica

🌊 We are pleased to commence the Fourth Annual Dialogue with Regional Economic Communities on the Implementation of the Fisheries Governance Project Phase 2 (#FishGov2) in Naivasha, Kenya, today and tomorrow. 🌍