Today, on the celebration of World Fisheries Day, RISE UP–in collaboration and support of its Small Scale Fishers Cluster and the letters R – E and U of the Blue Call to Action–sent a letter to key United Nations bodies and leaders to acknowledge, endorse and actively involve small-scale fishers and fish workers, Indigenous people and local communities in discussions and […]
Read MoreOn the late afternoon of October 30th, I tuned in to the ISA WebTV. I was looking forward to the start of the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) 28th Session Part III – Council Meeting, a gathering of state representatives and vested observers from around the world to discuss the rules and regulations for Deep Sea […]
Read MoreAre you ready to #RiseUp4TheOcean and build the wave of change? The Ocean sustains all life on our planet and is fundamental to human survival and well-being. Now is the time to RISE UP in its defense. The RISE UP Blue Call to Action is a joint call by civil society, fisherfolk, Indigenous peoples […]
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