food security

Food SecurityFossil FuelsPress Release

by FishNet · 6 Sept 2023

Impacts of Extractivism on Coastal Communities

FishNet Alliance General Assembly and Conference Declaration (10th August 2023, St Louis, Senegal) The scramble for Africa is once more very visible and evident, just by looking at the rate at which Europe and America are pushing for gas exploitation in the continent in countries such as Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Mauritania, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Morocco, […]

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CommunityField ReportFood SecurityPollution

by FishNet · 22 Aug 2022

Mass Die-off of Fish in Isipingo Lagoon, South Africa

FishNet Alliance Calls for Thorough Investigation, Cleanup and Compensation for Fishers The rights to a decent livelihood such as artisanal fishing is one that is not only ethically, socially, economically and culturally sound for coastal communities, it is a right to live the must be protected. Often times, these rights have been denied fishers with […]

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Food SecurityFossil FuelsPress Release

by FishNet · 9 Jun 2022

Real Actions for Ocean and Our Wellbeing

As the world marks the year 2022 World Ocean Day with the theme – Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean, it is necessary for us to have sober reflections on the state of our oceans, seas, rivers, and creeks. It is particularly important that individuals and local communities who have lived in harmony with these […]

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Food SecurityGMOs

by FishNet · 12 May 2022

FishNet Alliance; Alerts on the Introduction of Genetically Modified Tilapia into Nigeria

Nigerians may be unaware, but genetically modified (GM) tilapia are on the way to the country as a gift and should arrive in May 2022. According to reports, the GM tilapia is to be introduced following “an inclusive legal agreement” between WorldFish and Premium Aquaculture Limited through a programme on genetically improved farmed Tilapia (GIFT).[i]According to a report […]

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EcosystemsFood SecurityPollution

by FishNet · 20 Jul 2021

Safeguard Interests of Artisanal Fishers – FishNet Alliance Urges as the World Negotiates Fisheries Subsidies

One pertinent question to ask is who and what is responsible for overfishing, overcapacity, by-catches and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing? Recent reports shows how 10 countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the U.S.A., Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, Indonesia and Norway — spent over $15.3 billion on harmful fishing subsidies in 2018. This has had […]

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EcosystemsFood Security

by FishNet · 13 Jul 2021

A Ticking Timed-bomb in Sierra Leone’s Fisheries – FishNet Alliance Warns

The aquatic ecosystems, in spite of their importance represent some of the most heavily and dangerously exploited ecosystems throughout the world, especially in Africa. It is reported that due to coastal development, population growth, pollution and other human activities, about 50% of salt marshes, 35% of mangroves, 30% of coral reefs, and 29% of sea […]

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EcosystemsFood SecurityFossil Fuels

by FishNet · 15 Mar 2020

CSOs Decries the Rate of Floating Dead Fish Washed Ashore Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown

It is worrisome to hear cases of dead fish washed ashore and littering the coastlines of fishing communities in the Niger Delta, especially as the Nigeria and the rest of the world are experiencing forced lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has raised different questions: what is happening? What is the […]

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CommunityEcosystemsFood Security

by FishNet · 16 Jan 2019

When Fishers Unite

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organized an exchange visit meeting between fishers in Nigeria and Togo. This event held on December 28, 2018 in Makoko community, Lagos State, Nigeria. The meeting created space for exchange of information and ideas to ensure sustainable fishing and ensure that fishers’ rights are upheld and respected by policy […]

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