Small-Scale fisheries make up to 50% of tuna catches the Indian Ocean — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Small-Scale fisheries make up to 50% of tuna catches the Indian Ocean, raising important questions about representation, access allocation in the Indian Ocean.

cffacape.org

Can the EU modernise its fishing fleet without increasing fishing pressure? What is at stake for distant water fishing in Africa? — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

This article examines the contrasting positions of sector stakeholders, who favour targeted reforms of the CFP and the simplification of existing rules, and NGOs, which call for the strict enforcement...

t.ly

Maritime Spatial Planning: the European Parliament calls for reserved areas for small scale fishing — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Citing evidence that maritime spatial planning has often sidelined fisheries interests, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for stronger protection of fishing activities.

t.ly

The EU is debating its Fisheries Policy – Africa should pay attention — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

This article examines the contrasting positions of sector stakeholders, who favour targeted reforms of the CFP and the simplification of existing rules, and NGOs, which call for the strict enforcement...

cffacape.org

Opening of coastal demersal fishing in Senegal: between food sovereignty and concerns over the state of resources — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Senegal has granted four new coastal demersal fishing licenses. Although the government says the decision is based on scientific assessments, it is being challenged by fishing industry stakeholders an...

cffacape.org

Ocean Diplomacy: partnership or power play? the European Parliament walks on a tightrope — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

A recent EU resolution on ocean diplomacy reflects a delicate balance between sustainability and strategic interests. It strongly recognises small-scale fisheries, but its credibility will depend on c...

cffacape.org

Fight against IUU Fishing - Senegal: a study warns of the social impacts of a suspension of exports to the EU — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

A new study warns that a potential EU ban on Senegalese fish exports over IUU fishing concerns could seriously harm artisanal fishing communities. Although not responsible for governance shortcomings,...

t.ly

Threats on the mangroves in Côte d'Ivoire — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Ivory Coast’s mangroves are rapidly declining due to urbanisation, illegal land reclamation, deforestation, and pollution. This degradation intensifies coastal erosion, endangers local communities, an...

t.ly

Beneficial ownership transparency in OACPS fisheries: strong commitments, but slow implementation — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

A new assessment finds limited implementation of beneficial ownership transparency commitments across OACPS countries, with weak legal frameworks. However, there are clear opportunities to accelerate ...

t.ly

To subsidise or not to subsidise, that is not the question — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

At the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, ministers reaffirmed commitment to continue negotiations on harmful fisheries subsidies. While the 2025 Fish 1 agreement marked progress, major con...

cffacape.org

SFPA monies must reach the shore: What Mauritian artisanal fishers expect from the future fisheries agreement with the EU — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Although the EU-Mauritius SFPA generates measurable macroeconomic gains, these benefits remain largely invisible to small-scale fishers. The authors highlight weak transparency, limited coastal develo...

cffacape.org

Aligning ocean governance and fisheries policy: what the EU Ocean Act must deliver — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

The European Union is drafting an Ocean Act aimed at improving the coherence of its maritime policies. This initiative could better integrate small-scale fisheries, protect marine ecosystems and suppo...

t.ly

Guinea-Bissau halts fishmeal production: a turning tide for small pelagics fisheries in the region? — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Guinea-Bissau has prohibited the production of fishmeal and fish oil. The objective is to safeguard national food security, preserve marine ecosystems, and protect coastal livelihoods, while supportin...

t.ly

Fiti standard 2.0: a step forward for fisheries transparency; a foundation to build on — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has updated its standard to broaden the scope of transparency in the sector. Version 2.0 focuses on defining small-scale fisheries at the national level, p...

cffacape.org

Beyond the high seas: why the BBNJ Agreement matters for African artisanal fisheries — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

The BBNJ Agreement reshapes the governance of fisheries without imposing direct regulations: high seas MPAs could displace fishing effort into African EEZs, potentially increasing competition to acces...

cffacape.org

EU-Mauritania SFPA: a tool to achieve sustainability? — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the EU and Mauritania is an opportunity to implement the “new generation” of agreements announced by the Commission, which should focus o...

t.ly

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Progress with many open questions — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Francisco Mari, advocacy officer for global food security, agricultural trade and maritime policy at Bread for the World , reviews the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies; following its recent entry...

t.ly

Regionalising biological rest periods in West Africa: ecological gain or social shock? — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

When harmonising regional closed seasons in SRFC and FCWC regions, CFFA calls for considering social and environmental perspectives and ensuring the participation of affected communities.

shorturl.at

Strengthening Inshore Exclusive Zones with small-scale fishers: A path to food security and biodiversity — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Small-scale fishing communities depend on the coast and inshore waters for their livelihoods. Many African countries now recognise small-scale fisheries’ role in achieving climate and biodiversity goa...

cffacape.org

Behind a deadly shipwreck in Mauritania, some dubious European interests — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

In mid-September, a factory ship flying the Gambian flag and owned by a Maltese company collided with and sank a trawler flying the Mauritanian flag and owned by a Spanish company. Five Mauritanian se...

cffacape.org

Kweekvis in Nederlandse supermarkten bedreigt voedsel­zekerheid in Afrika

In de strijd tegen overbevissing op zee lijkt de snelle groei van de kweekvissector goed nieuws. Maar in de Nederlandse supermarktschappen ligt kweekvis die met Senegalese sardines gevoerd is. Dat dra...

ftm.nl

Dormant but not dead: Why The Gambia - EU fisheries agreement still matters — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Dormant SFPAs should not simply be considered as a pause. Since the framework agreements are still in place, they should be utilised for dialogue on science and sustainable fisheries between the two p...

tinyurl.com

From fishing access deals to supporting fishing communities: a new course for EU fisheries funding in Africa? — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

CFFA urges the EU to align its 2028–2034 budget with its commitments to sustainable development and ocean governance. Support for African small-scale fisheries must be anchored in transparency and bas...

t.ly

Putting fishing communities first: Priorities for negotiating a fair EU-Seychelles Fisheries Agreement — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

In this article, CFFA highlights the Indian Ocean archipelago’s small-scale sector’s concerns and demands in light of the ongoing negotiations for the new EU-Sechelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnershi...

tinyurl.com

In the Seychelles, fishers invest in women and school-aged children to revamp their sector — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

The Indian Ocean archipelago’s ageing population of small-scale fishers strives to bring generational renewal to fisheries by sensitizing school kids on the profession and training young women to re-s...

t.ly

Towards a fair and sustainable EU strategy for fisheries external action — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

In this position paper, CFFA contributes to the Commission open consultation on an EU strategy for fisheries external action. In it, CFFA calls for a strategy that looks into policy coherence for deve...

t.ly

Joint statement: “FAO and its members must address the destructive impacts of industrial feedlot aquaculture” — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

At the occasion of the 20th session of the FAO subcommittee on trade, more than 16 CSOs and small-scale fisheries organisations, the signatories ask that FAO and its members adopt “blue food systems” ...

t.ly

The crisis is deepening for Liberia artisanal fishers: the EU must listen and act — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Encouraging the reform and enlargement of the Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ) in Liberia would reinforce the EU leadership on responsible fisheries governance and build on recent regional trends, such as...

cffacape.org

FiTI: a decade down, a sea of possibilities ahead — Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements

Ten years on, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has empowered African small-scale fishers by promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive policymaking. It strengthens visibility, s...

t.ly