Blue Justice Initiative

The BLUE JUSTICE INITIATIVE supports implementation of the Copenhagen Minister Declaration on transnational organized crime in the global fishing industry

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

🌊 Fisheries crime crosses borders. Cooperation must too.

On 17–19 Nov, UNDP Blue Resilience and Norway’s Blue Justice Initiative will bring global practitioners together to share skills and digital tools.

More info ➡️ https://t.co/LhoGna9LKO

#BlueJustice #ForPeopleForPlanet

[Adegboyega Oyetola @GboyegaOyetola]

Nigeria, Norway Partner on Satellite Surveillance to Combat Illegal Fishing

Foreign fishing trawlers cannot continue to exploit our marine resources illegally while our local fishers and businesses bear the consequences. It is unacceptable that fish harvested from our waters through illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing are brought back into Nigeria and sold to our people at exorbitant prices. The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is determined to bring this practice to an end.

This is why we are strengthening our collaboration with Norway through the Blue Justice initiative, which will provide satellite-based vessel-tracking data to help us detect suspicious movements, identify vessels operating under the radar and enhance enforcement against illegal fishing and other maritime crimes.

Our partnership, announced today when I received Norway’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Svein Baera, will strengthen our capacity to monitor Nigerian waters, protect our fisheries from exploitation and ensure that offenders are identified and held accountable. We will not allow illegal operators to undermine the livelihoods of our fishermen, deprive Nigeria of legitimate revenue or threaten the sustainability of our aquatic resources.

Protecting our waters is both an environmental responsibility and an economic imperative. Our goal is to safeguard our fish stocks, empower local fishers, support businesses, create jobs, boost domestic fish production, reduce import dependence and conserve foreign exchange.

Nigeria’s marine resources must work for the benefit of Nigerians. We are committed to ensuring that our blue economy becomes a stronger driver of national prosperity and sustainable development.

#MarineAndBlueEconomy #StopIllegalFishing #SustainableFisheries

[Kishan Khoday @KishanKhoday]

Today’s screening will hopefully raise awareness of the serious nature of illegal & unregulated fishing & its cascading impacts on fisher livelihoods & nat’l security. Our ongoing coop on this matter with @thenfajamaica supported by @_BlueJustice will help us #TakeBackOurOceans.

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

From Kingston to Oslo, #FisheriesCrime is taking a toll. Criminals overfish supplies meant for local plates & unleash human trafficking, piracy & pollution. Our @_BlueJustice short film powerfully told the story & showed how 🇯🇲 is #TakingBackOurOceans through reg'l partnerships.

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

🎣⛔️ Fisheries crime was once a ‘neglected child’, fought in silos. Today, it’s addressed by a 🌎-acclaimed 🇯🇲Multi Agency team funded by 🇳🇴Norway’s @_BlueJustice partnering with @UNDP’s @Blue_Resilience.

🎥 How we’re #TakingBackOurOceans, brilliantly told in this short film. ⬇️

[WEAREAQUACULTURE @WEAREAQUAC]

#Peru has signed the #Copenhagen #Declaration, the first step toward joining #Norway's @_BlueJustice initiative to fight against #fishing #crimes. 🌊🐟🛥️🇳🇴🤝🇵🇪 https://t.co/eKNO4Tawzt

[UNDP Norway @UNDPNorway]

Today we had productive discussions with the President of Mauritius 🇲🇺 and Norway’s Minister of Fisheries🇳🇴, addressing fisheries crime.

With our #PartnersAtCore and the #BlueJustice community, we’re strengthening global cooperation to protect oceans and coastal livelihoods! 🌊

[Emelie Mårtensson @emelie_FAO]

Don't miss it! More info and link to the watch it online here 👇

🔗https://t.co/Pw1FohnzyW

@NorwayMFA @AquaticFood4FSN @Havforskningen @nordenen @_BlueJustice @UNOceanDecade

#EAFNansen #EAFNansen50

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🎥Coverage from last week’s 🇬🇩 Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop, Grenada—bringing agencies together to fight fisheries crime across the region.
Watch the GBN News story here: https://t.co/TJlt5A09es
#UNDP #SDG14 @_BlueJustice @UNDPJamaica @thenfajamaica @CImpacs @CaribFisheries

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🎉Special thanks to Virun Lutchman—sharing his expertise on his birthday (!)—and Dr. Bellamy for valuable insights.
#UNDP #SDG14 @_BlueJustice @UNDPJamaica @thenfajamaica @CImpacs @CaribFisheries

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🔵 UNDP @Blue_Resilience is supporting the Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop in Grenada 🇬🇩(29–30 April), hosted by the Blue Justice Caribbean Hub and Grenada Ministry of Agriculture. Strengthening regional cooperation to combat fisheries crime. @UNDPJamaica @_BlueJustice #UNDP

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🔵 Hon. Lennox Andrews, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, the Blue Economy & Marine Affairs 📷, opened the Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop in Grenada today—advancing regional efforts to combat fisheries crime.
@_BlueJustice
@Blue_Resilience
@UNDPJamaica
#UNDP #SDG14

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🔵 Dr. Gavin Bellamy, CEO of @thenfajamaica & Head of the Blue Justice Caribbean Hub Secretariat, addressed the opening of the Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop in Grenada as co host. @CaribFisheries @UNDPJamaica @CImpacs @_BlueJustice #UNDP #SDG14

[UNDP Blue Resilience Project @Blue_Resilience]

🔵 Virun Lutchman of @CImpacs helped facilitate scenario exercises on maritime boundaries at the Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop in Grenada strengthening practical understanding to combat fisheries crime. #SDG14 @nfa_jamaica @_BlueJustice @CImpacs @CaribFisheries @UNDPJamaica

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

Team #UNDP is on location in Grenada advancing the work of the Caribbean Blue Justice Hub to address fisheries crime. Today we supported the Inter-Agency Mechanism Workshop linking fisheries experts across the region. @CaribFisheries @UNDPJamaica @CImpacs @_BlueJustice #SDG14

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

#TopTen 2024 moment #1⃣

With these solar powered trackers & radios, Fishers at sea alert the authorities about poachers in 🇯🇲 waters & send 🆘's if in danger, says Letroy, Rocky Point Fisher. @thenfajamaica @Blue_Resilience @_BlueJustice

📺Full Vid https://t.co/BxkOJyfuPy

[UNDP Norway @UNDPNorway]

🙏A heartfelt thank you to #Jamaica for the warm welcome! H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon’s visit highlighted vital partnerships in marine conservation, climate action, and youth empowerment 🇯🇲🤝🇳🇴

Read more about our visit to Jamaica here 👇

https://t.co/WBTr1BEH14

[Blue Justice Initiative @_BlueJustice]

We are proud of the accomplishments of Jamaica and the Carribbean by joining its forces against #illegalfishing and other forms of #fisheriescrime @BjorgSandkjaer @NorwayMFA @NoruegaEmbCuba @NoruegaenCOL @NoruegaMexCA @Blue_Resilience

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

#UNDP joined GWA Amb HRH Crown Prince of Norway in witnessing 🇳🇴 State Sec for Int’l Dev, Bjørg Sandkjær hand over the @_BlueJustice Carribean Hub” sign to 🇯🇲@thenfajamaica’s Dr. Gavin Bellamy. This recognizes NFA’s role in coordinating regional action against fisheries crime.

[Blue Justice Initiative @_BlueJustice]

Read about Crown Prince Haakons visit to Jamaica and how @_BlueJustice and the @Blue_Resilience project supports Jamaica and the Caribbean in addressing #illegalfishing and other forms of #fisheriescrime https://t.co/PIfyWVQ1Ws via @jamaicagleaner

[Blue Justice Initiative @_BlueJustice]

Thank you for leading the way #Jamaica! Norwegian state secretary @BjorgSandkjaer hands over a sign for the newly established @_BlueJustice Caribbean hub a gift from the Blue Justice Secretariat in Norway to colleagues in Jamaica and the #Caribbean!