#LakeVictoriaDay TAWFA members showcasing the lake’s vital role in food security & livelihoods Through #SSFGuidelines women fish workers highlighted value added sardine products & nutritious Nile perch dishes demonstrating the power of smallscale fisheries to sustain communities

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

🎣 IPC statement on Agenda Item 5, together with WFFP, WFF, IITC & LVC, welcomes recognition of the social dimensions of fisheries. The statement highlights human rights, customary tenure, impacts of ocean grabbing, the role of small-scale fishers & Indigenous Peoples, and inclusive, rights-based governance. Read full statement here: icsf.net/resources/statement… #COFI #SmallScaleFisheries #SSFGuidelines

🎣 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲! At #COFI, the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC) reminded Members that small-scale fishers and Indigenous Peoples are not just “stakeholders”, they are: 🌊 Environmental stewards 🐟 Custodians of fish stocks, inland and coastal waters 🌱 Holders of traditional knowledge 🍽 Providers of food security for millions 📍 Statement delivered under Agenda Item 2: Improving the conservation and sustainable use of fish stocks — lessons from effective management. #COFI #SmallScaleFisheries #SSFGuidelines #FisheriesGovernance #FoodSovereignty @FAOfish

📣 The Voluntary #SSFGuidelines help secure sustainable, inclusive #SmallScaleFisheries, contributing to eradicate hunger & poverty. They guide dialogue, policy and action, from local communities to global fora 👉 bit.ly/4tx3Z9q 🐟🐠🐡🪼🦐 @FAOfish

Around the world, millions of women work in subsistence fisheries & across #SmallScaleFisheries value chains, sustaining livelihoods & food security in many communities. Empowering them is key for inclusive & resilient fisheries 👉 bit.ly/3NtrnUz #SSFGuidelines

The Voluntary #SSFGuidelines help secure sustainable, inclusive #SmallScaleFisheries, contributing to eradicate hunger & poverty. They guide dialogue, policy and action, from local communities to global fora 👉 openknowledge.fao.org/handle…

The @FAO #SSFGuidelines for seaworthiness & safety inspections of small fishing vessels provide steps to make small-scale fisheries safer worldwide, including checklists, stability tests & measures to boost safety awareness & risk management. Read more👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd4894en

Around the world, an estimated 500 million people rely on #SmallScaleFisheries for their livelihoods. The #SSFGuidelines help countries recognize this contribution & create enabling conditions make them sustainable, inclusive & resilient. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd1533en

Small-scale fishers & fishing communities are effective stewards of aquatic resources and ecosystems. This @FAO publication shows how #SmallScaleFisheries use resources, restore ecosystems & work toward shared conservation goals👉 doi.org/10.4060/cc9342en #SSFGuidelines

Around the world, millions of women work in subsistence fisheries & across #SmallScaleFisheries value chains, sustaining livelihoods & food security in many communities. Empowering them is key for inclusive & resilient fisheries 👉 fao.org/voluntary-guidelines… #SSFGuidelines

This holiday season, we thank the millions in #SmallScaleFisheries whose knowledge & stewardship sustain food security & livelihoods worldwide. The #SSFGuidelines remind us that sustainable aquatic food systems prioritize their voices & well-being 👉 fao.org/voluntary-guidelines…

This @FAOfish trainer guide is designed to align local policies with the guiding principles of the #SSFGuidelines. It's a practical resource to promote sustainable, resilient, and equitable #SmallScaleFisheries. Explore it here👉doi.org/10.4060/cc9776en

Women are key to #SmallScaleFisheries in Madagascar, contributing to food security & local development. Yet they face barriers. A new booklet explores these challenges & offers solutions to boost women’s empowerment & climate resilience 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd0520en #SSFGuidelines

Happy #WorldFisheriesDay!🌊🐟🪸⛵️🦭Let’s commit to sustainable fisheries and protect aquatic ecosystems for the future of our planet and communities. @MoMR_ERITREA @FAOEastAfrica @FAOAfrica @FAO #Eritrea #SustainableFisheries #BlueTransformation #AquaticFoodSystems #SSFGuidelines

Indigenous Peoples are key to a just climate transition. Their knowledge strengthens aquatic food systems, driving resilient, low-carbon solutions. Policies must be shaped with them, not around them. Learn more 👉 fao.org/voluntary-guidelines… #COP30 #SSFGuidelines

🎣Este nuevo manual de la FAO ofrece orientación en el diseño de planes de acción nacional para la pesca en pequeña escala que tengan en cuenta a los pescadores en la toma de decisiones que les afectan. Consúltalo👉doi.org/10.4060/cc9781es #SSFGuidelines #TransformaciónAzul

@FAOfish has released a manual with guidance on how to develop a national plan of action ensuring fishers’ voices shape decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. Check it out 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cc9781en #SSFGuidelines #BlueTransformation

New @FAOfish guidance helps insurers assess value & risk of small fishing vessels (≤12 m), offering fast-track methods, digital tools & checklists to boost coverage for small-scale fishers worldwide. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd5007en #SSFGuidelines

.@FAOfish in Namibia trained small-scale traders & processors in climate-smart post-harvest skills to boost livelihoods, add value & cut losses: 📝 Smoking & packaging 📝 Entrepreneurship & finance 📝 Mentorship for women & youth More 👉 fao.org/voluntary-guidelines… #SSFGuidelines