Women making change in fisheries : Maryanne Itopai Waizepa’s story
As one of the panellists of the Gender & Social Inclusion (GESI) in Pacific Fisheries Symposium that is taking place in Honiara, Solomons from April 9th until the 11th, 2024, Maryanne Itopai Waizepa explains her vision on women in fisheries that…
Building inclusive fisheries in the Pacific: Inaugural GESI Forum kicks off with FFA and SPC
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC), is hosting its first-ever Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Forum at the FFA Conference Centre in Honiara this week.
Tuna Bites: Celebrating Tuna's significance in Pacific cuisine
Tips for effective and engaging public speaking
In this video, Toastmaster Ralph Gilmour reviews some of the tactics he discussed during his Mini Workshop on effective and engaging public speaking. The complete list of the tactics is posted in Pacific Fisheries Leadership Programme (PFLP) website.
Fisheries experts give inspiration to Pacific youth on World Tuna Day
The tuna that ‘feeds the world’ was acknowledged in a week of activities celebrating the Pacific Tuna which contributes a third of the world’s tuna supply.
Kicking off on UN World Tuna Day, a joint social media initiative from Pacific Island Forum…
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Solomon Island fisheries commitment to equality boosted through gender and social inclusion training
Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) staff undertook training earlier this month to improve gender equality and support inclusive engagement and participation of people from all segments of society.
Reflecting the Solomon…
Food security, climate financing and community-based fisheries are key concerns for Pacific fisheries ministers
Photo credit: Elodie Van Lierde
Last week, the Pacific Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting took place online addressing regional priorities for the Pacific’s coastal fisheries, aquaculture and marine sectors. The gathering included fisheries ministers…
Study: Warming Waters Threaten Tuna-Dependent Economies in the Pacific
(Photo credit: ISSF_Jeff Muir)
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations
Pacific leaders join forces ahead of landmark climate summit
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