Apia, Samoa – Fish and fishing are important to Samoa, both economically and socially. In 2007 over half of all exports of the country consisted of fishery products and about a quarter of all households received some income from fishing. To that effect, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Samoa’s first batch of graduates in the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
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SUVA, FIJI, APRIL 22, 2024– The Pacific region's reliance on its rich marine resources- critical in food security, economic stability, and cultural heritage, makes it imperative that sustainable fishing practices are not just encouraged but strictly enforced, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen says.
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.
The Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme applies a gender, social inclusion lens and human rights-based approach across all of its programming. In response to SDG 10, PEUMP’s implementing partners are trained to act sensitively, identify opportunities to tackle poverty reduction, ensure an inclusive and fair share of benefits that leave no one behind, while supporting countries on the ground to strengthen the social dimension of their work.
The role of women in fisheries can finally be better-understood thanks to a new report on Gender Analysis of the Fisheries Sector in the Federated States of Micronesia”, the country’s first national report to provide in-depth insights and evidence-based information on women’s roles and contributions in fisheries. This report is the first of several national analyses aimed at improving gender mainstreaming and boosting women’s empowerment in the fisheries sector.
The Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme is working to improve the sustainable management of fisheries resources and ecosystems through support, mentoring and empowerment at the community level.
Last week, the PEUMP programme conducted training on Small-Scale Fishing Operations with 11 community representatives (10 male and one female) of the Tonga Special Management Areas (SMAs) and nine (five male and four female) Fisheries extension officers of the Tonga Ministry of Fisheries.
Picnic at the museum” for International Women’s Day
“Can my husband and son attend?” “Oh it’s a ‘women’s only’ event?” “Why can’t we have an International Men’s Day?” “It’s a “gender thing” right?”
These are some of the questions raised time and time again on every International Women’s Day. But stepping back, another, more important question could be “Why are people still asking these questions?” The first International Women’s Day (IWD) was in 1911, well over a century ago, - so why are people still unclear about IWD?
Fifty-three (53) marine and fisheries officials from around the Pacific region are the first batch of The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Pacific European Union Marine Partnerships Project (USP PEUMP) scholarship recipients who are now eligible for graduation.
Over half of the 53 students eligible for graduation are women. Twenty-seven (27) PEUMP scholarship recipients completed the Certificate IV in Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Compliance (MCS) held from April – November 22, 2019.
The recent Pacific Community (SPC) 11th Heads of Fisheries meeting held in Noumea, New Caledonia from 11-13 March 2019 has been briefed on a large marine partnership initiative to improve economic, social and environmental benefits for Pacific states.