FAO officials including Dr Omar Penarubia, Angela Lentisco and Meeta Punjabi Mehta emphasised that strengthening aquatic food value chains is crucial for nutrition, livelihoods and climate resilience across the region.
“Scientific data is not just for conservation—it is a passport that secures our access to international markets”, says India’s Fisheries Secretary
An Interview with Dr. Ranjit Suseelan, Head (India), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Dr. Ranjit Suseelan was a speaker at a technical session co-hosted by the MSC, SSNI, and SEAI at the World Food India event in New Delhi.
CMFRI proposes a balanced and pragmatic approach in implementing the act, to ensure both biodiversity conservation and the livelihood security of coastal communities
Chennai, Sept. 18: Small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal region face a mounting climate emergency, with extreme weather and warming seas threatening both the lives and livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, according to a report presented at the regional meeting of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN in Chennai. Highlighting the increasing number and…
A total of 4.8 million women engage in small-scale fisheries in the country, accounting for four out of every ten people involved in the sector. Their contributions spread across the value chain, including 27% in pre-harvest such as net-making and boat operation, 18% in harvesting and a significant 55% in post-harvest handling, processing and trade,…
India’s Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh says the move aims to promote the sustainability of these traditional fishing methods, providing market access and premium prices for eco-certified tuna products In a major boost to India’s seafood sector, the Centre has announced plans to secure a global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing…
Senior Officials and Representatives from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives to attend at a 3-day High-level Regional Capacity Building Meet in Chennai from Wednesday (Sept 17) Chennai, Sep 15: In the face of growing challenges including climate change, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will help the Bay of Bengal countries,…
Experts propose value chain strengthening, multi-purpose app and climate resilient approach to boost India’s marine fisheries sector Chennai, Sep 10: From multi-purpose apps to digitally supported value chain revamp, marine experts have proposed a range of innovative solutions to boost India’s marine fisheries sector in view of dwindling catches and decreased fisher income. One such…
In a bid to support marine fisherfolks, the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) has proposed a single, multi-purpose mobile application in the Bay of Bengal rim countries. BOBP-IGO in association with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute will pilot this initiative in India and eventually expand across Bay of…