๐๐ 492 million people worldwide depend on small-scale fisheries and related activities for their livelihoods. In fact, 90% of everyone involved in capture fisheries works in small-scale fisheries โ making them a cornerstone of global food security.
@abalobi_app, winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize in collaboration with @SolveMIT, have a vision to cultivate thriving, equitable and climate-resilient small-scale fishing communities globally โ through financial inclusion, community infrastructure, collective social entrepreneurship and data-driven fisheries rebuilding. ๐๐
๐ Wave, powered by @FII_Institute1, is proud to support sustainable solutions that foster ocean regeneration within a human generation.
#SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #OceanRegeneration
๐๐ Despite their vital role in feeding communities worldwide, small-scale fisheries often lack formal recognition and governance.
๐ @abalobi_app, winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize in collaboration with @SolveMIT, works to transform this landscape.
Based in South Africa, ABALOBI uses innovative data, traceability, cold chain and market technologies to support small-scale fishers for social, economic and ecological sustainability.
Through their work, ABALOBI's vision is to cultivate thriving, equitable and climate-resilient small-scale fishing communities globally.
๐ WAVE, powered by @FII_Institute1, is proud to support sustainable solutions that foster ocean regeneration within a human generation.
#SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableFishing #OceanRegenerationPrize #OceanRegeneration #JoinTheWave
@abalobi_app works with small fishing communities to record their catch data.
They have now made their MONITOR platform and visualisation tools accessible for global deployment - meaning small-scale fishers around the world can manage catches in real-time.
๐Congrats to Serge Raemaekers, cofounder of @abalobi_app, for making the 2025 @Forbes Sustainability Leaders List! ๐
His work empowers 7,500+ South African small-scale fishers (over half women) with tech for sustainable livelihoods & climate action. ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐
https://t.co/4CD8AsBPoh
๐ WAVE, powered by @FIIKSA , is delighted to announce the winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize, in collaboration with @SolveMIT , for innovative blue tech solutions driving ocean regeneration ๐
๐ Congratulations to our winners, @abalobi_app , an African fisher-led blue tech initiative advancing ocean regeneration through sustainable, community-driven seafood systems.
๐ By digitizing and supporting small-scale fisheries, ABALOBI is delivering traceable, climate-positive harvests that strengthen both ocean health and coastal economies.
๐ Impact so far:
๐ฅ 7,000+ fishers onboarded
๐ 450+ tonnes of seafood sold
๐ 97,000 people reached
๐ค 27 fisher collectives supported
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Want to learn what @Abalobi is all about?
Check out our latest YouTube video where Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with the women of ABALOBI this International Womenโs Day!
https://t.co/BLEGoT1Jek
#IWD2025
#AshokaFellow Serge of @abalobi_app is revolutionizing small-scale fishing in Africa! By combining technology, sustainability, and community-driven data, he is protecting marine ecosystems, and shifting consumer habits toward ethical seafood choices. https://t.co/dyP4kiOZVb
Meet @abalobi_app: Giving small-scale fishers the tools to thrive.
Through a mobile app and marketplace platform, ABALOBI connects fishermen and women directly with markets, creating fairer livelihoods, and ensuring our oceans remain protected.
#ZayedSustainabilityPrize
The @abalobi_app, which small-scale fishers can use to input catches, is a good example of a product at the intersection of climate resilience and digital inclusion, writes @Mastercardโs @ellenjackowski. https://t.co/h6cn2R00er
Sustainable fishing with the one and only @abalobi_app. Thanks to @RobertIrwin, Mpoomy Ledwaba and Billy Porter for coming along to explore Kalk Bay and bring in a fresh catch!
Looking forward to seeing 2023 @EarthshotPrize Finalists @abalobi_app this morning to hear how progress has been since they joined the Earthshot family last year. This is what their solution, founded here in South Africa, is all about ๐
ABALOBI is dedicated to the betterment of small-scale fishing communities.
@ConservationOrg Ventures is investing $250,000 to @abalobi_app, 2023 @EarthshotPrize finalist, to support the app-based marketplace tool, ABALOBIโs Fisher-to-Marketplace program.
https://t.co/WKO0MNhl76
Kalk Bay buzzed as HRH Prince William visited 2023 Earthshot Finalists @abalobi_app ๐ฃ
Abalobi elevates small-scale fisheries for healthier oceans & grows ocean communities ๐ Prince William sat down to taste the catch-of-the-day alongside #EarthshotCapeTown hosts and talent ๐
Our 2023 Earthshot Finalist is empowering local fishers and fishing communities with technology to ensure fairer livelihoods, practices and transparent sourcing from sea to table.