The Pacific is now the only region in the world with 41 qualified awardees to hold a Micro-Qualification in Establishing and Operating a Small Seafood Business. This has been made possible through scholarships awarded by the University of the South Pacific (USP) Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme.
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Suva, Fiji – The Pacific-European Union (EU) Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme has launched its new website today.
The website, which can be accessed here https://peump.dev/ contains extensive information on the programme’s activities in coastal fisheries, marine biodiversity, oceanic fisheries, education and capacity building and mainstreaming a gender and human rights-based approach in the fisheries sector.
SUVA, Fiji - Twenty-seven fisheries enforcement officials will in nine days’ time be able to understand practical ways to conduct fish market inspections, interpret fisheries legislation and take part in a moot court exercise on evidence gathering and presenting witnesses to curb illegal fishing practices in the Pacific Ocean.
The officers from nine Pacific Island countries, of which 13 are women, will be part of this face-to-face competency-based assessment (CBA), a culmination of online delivered cohorts for the past six months.
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Suva, Fiji (10 February, 2023) - A new milestone was reached with the recent launch of the Pacific’s first ever accredited Pacific Ocean Finance certificate programme which is delivered under USP’s component of the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and the government of Sweden.
Tarawa, Kiribati – The seafood industry plays a crucial role in the Kiribati economy, providing sustenance and supporting livelihoods within Kiribati communities. To bolster the capabilities of individuals within this sector, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Kiribati’s first batch of graduates of the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and valued community members,
Welcome to our important gathering today, where we focus on the critical role of Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) in sustaining the vibrant coastal fisheries that are a cornerstone of our regional identity and economy.