90% of all people employed in #fisheries are small-scale.

Despite their contribution to #foodsecurity , their role is still insufficiently recognized.

On #LabourDay , let's reaffirm our commitment to uphold their rights, in line with the #SSFGuidelines 👉 shorturl.at/hpxX4

At #ARC33 , the session on Agrifood systems transformation in Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries is HAPPENING NOW.

Watch the live stream:
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#SVC4SIDS #EAFNansen

FAOCaboVerde Programme Katya Neves

'The creation of a sustainable value chain for 🎣 products is not possible without the sustainable management of fisheries resources, which is why special attention to Fisheries Resource Management Plans is essential.'

Want to know how Pacific Islanders are using tech and innovation to improve their nutrition and health?

Food and Agriculture Organization and WorldFish report explains 👉 bit.ly/44X0POF

#PacificSIDS #AquaticFoods #AgInnovation

H.E Houmed M'SAIDIE, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment, Tourism and Handicrafts of 🇰🇲 with FAO Director-General QU Dongyu Qu Dongyu during the sidelines of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa
Dialogue around:
🐟Blue economy
🤝Hand In Hand Initiative
#4Betters
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In Haiti, nearly half of the population is facing acute food insecurity as the result of escalating violence.

Food and Agriculture Organization continues its work in the country and stands ready to support crisis-affected people in Port-au-Prince to produce food and meet their basic needs.

Climate change, natural disasters & limited natural resources make Small Island Developing States particularly vulnerable.

Here's how Food and Agriculture Organization’s Technical Cooperation Programme is helping #SIDS transform their agrifood systems & achieve the #SDGs .

🇨🇻 National Fishmonger Day - 17th May 🎣

The Food and Agriculture Organization extends its heartfelt congratulations to the fishmongers of Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 on the day established by the Governo de Cabo Verde to honor their invaluable contributions to the processing & commercialization of 🐟 products.

#SDG5 #SDG14

Ms. Tyesha Turner, Deputy Permanent Representative of Jamaica🇯🇲 to the United Nations, highlighted the need for

➡️Strengthening initiatives in #SIDS agricultural&infrastructure development
➡️Increasing accessibility for multilateral financing

At the SIDS Solutions Dialogue, Director of OSL FAO working with SIDS A. Jácome Daza emphasized the need to

➡️Enhance trade&market access for increased SIDS agrifood systems resilience

Director of EST Boubaker Ben-Belhassen gave an overview of #SIDS situation about their food&agriculture trade | Highlighting

➡️The common characteristics of SIDS, as well as various differences
➡️SIDS dependency on imports of food&agricultural products to feed their populations

The SIDS Solutions Dialogue on Agricultural Trade in #SIDS : Trends, Challenges & Opportunities, spotlighted

➡️Role of trade to contribute to agrifood systems transformation&climate action
➡️Food and Agriculture Organization role&efforts in working with #SIDS towards enhancing trade capacity

'Empowering the Caribbean agriculture sector means prioritizing food security, embracing agritech for diversification & strengthening ties with hospitality & energy. Private sector engagement is key for trade expansion' - Jo Spalburg, Caribbean Chamber of Commerce - Europe's Secretary at SIDS Solution Dialogue

Today, Director of FAO working with SIDS Angélica María Jácome Daza and FAOGeneva Director Dominique Burgeon had a fruitful discussion with CARICOM: Caribbean Community in Geneva, to discuss priorities to support agrifood system transformation in Small Island Developing States ( #SIDS )

@FAOFish welcomes

🔹 #Comoros 🇰🇲 and
🔹 #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬

as they become new Parties to the #PSMA to #FightIUUFishing more strongly & achieve together the #Ocean we want ❗️ 🌊

#Ocean Decade24

Happening Today: The SIDS Solutions Dialogue on Agricultural Trade in #SIDS : Trends, Challenges & Opportunities, informing on

➡️The role of trade to agrifood systems
➡️Efforts in the promotion of regional/intra-regional trade

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🚨Save the Date | A SIDS solutions Dialogue on Agricultural Trade in #SIDS : Trends, Challenges & Opportunities, discover about

➡️Initiatives at national, regional, &multilateral level to enhance trade capacity of #SIDS

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Register now | Learn more on Agricultural Trade in Small Island Developing States( #SIDS ): Trends, Challenges & Opportunities, gain insight on the

➡️Potential role of trade to contribute to agrifood systems transformation

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Join us online on 9 April at 15:00 CET for the latest edition of the SIDS Solutions Dialogues: Agricultural trade in Small Island Developing States #SIDS - latest trends, challenges, & opportunities.

More info & to register 👉🏼 bit.ly/4csft5t

How can FADs, smartphone apps & TV shows help Pacific Islanders eat healthier?

Food and Agriculture Organization and WorldFish report explains👉 bit.ly/44X0POF

#PacificSIDS #AquaticFoods #AgInnovation