.@FAOSomalia has begun 10 days of training @MFBESomalia staff on stock assessment in Tanzania. Fisheries Head @pgndiaye met the Director General of @TAFIRI_TZ and technical experts to explore collaboration as part of the strategy for #bluetransfomation.
On Friday with @MFBESomalia, @FAOSomalia launched a project to strengthen coastal fisheries—improving key infrastructure, empowering small-scale fishers, and reducing IUU fishing. Supported by @JapanInSomalia, it's a big step towards a resilient and sustainable Blue Economy.
A milestone for Somalia’s #bluetransformation!
We have launched the Development of a new Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS) —ushering in a new era of accurate data, transparent reporting, & evidence-based fisheries management.
#BetterProduction#BlueEconomy
FAO Somalia is working with the Ministry of Fisheries Blue Economy (MoFBE), on priorities for the next five-year Country Programming Framework (CPF), #bluetransformation flagship and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative in the fisheries sector.
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@FAOSomalia is supporting cooperatives & SMEs in the fisheries sector with new inputs, including 50 solar fridges, to strengthen markets, nutrition & food security under the SCRP project with @MFBESomalia & @WorldBank. 🌊🐟❄️ #Resilience#BlueEconomy
@FAOSomalia and @JapanInSomalia launched a new partnership to combat illegal fishing and create opportunities for coastal youth and artisanal fishers for sustainable exploitation and safeguarding marine resources. 🌊🐟🇸🇴🇯🇵
📍#Mogadishu
We joined Somalia's #FisheryWeek under the theme 'Quality Assurance and Fish Safety.'
Through our #BlueTransformation Strategy, we are committed to enhancing fish standards and promoting sustainable fishing practices for secure livelihoods and better nutrition.
🌊 #WorldOceansDay | Somalia's 3 333km vast coast and 850 000km² Exclusive Economic Zone drive fisheries, trade and tourism.
These waters have connected 🇸🇴 to the world for centuries.
We commit to protecting this vital blue heritage.
#BlueTransformation#SaveOurOcean
FAO Somalia team, led by FAOR @EPeterschmitt, successfully concluded a 2 day internal review of the current Country Programming Framework for Somalia & initiated planning for the next #CPF aligned with the Somalia National Transformational Plan, the @FAO#4Betters and the #SDGs
FAO Somalia Representative, @EPeterschmitt had the honour to be received by Hon @AhmedHasanAden, Min of Fisheries & Blue Economy.
The meeting focused on collaborative strategies to further strengthen the fisheries sector in alignment with @FAO's #BlueTransformation initiative.
Tuna🐟sustains livelihoods for #Somalia's coastal communities.
On #WorldTunaDay, we reaffirm support for responsible fishing, governance and market access to protect tuna stocks through our #BlueTransformation strategy - ensuring #sustainable fisheries for future generations.
🌊 Honoured to have joined ministers of Fisheries, Environment and Trade in donor engagement talks for #Somaliland’s 5-Year Fisheries & #BlueEconomy Plan focused on mobilizing:
🔹 Resources
🔹 Technical expertise
For sustainable fisheries to deliver the #4Betters
FAOR, @EPeterschmitt, in historic engagement with #Somaliland's President to strengthen cooperation on:
🌾 Food security
🐟 Fisheries development
🌱 Sustainable agriculture
@FAO stands ready to support the Govt's agenda for a #BetteLife for all, leaving no one behind.
Key milestone in #Somaliland as FAOR, @EPeterschmitt, hands over:
🚛Refrigerated truck to MoFMR (Hon Ali Jama) → fish safety
🚙A vehicle to MoECC (Hon Abdillahi Jama) → ministry capacity
Also engaged MoPD
Thank you @ScrpSomalia for the collaboration!
#4Betters
Facing challenges as we return from Zeylac at the far western edge of Somaliland. We handed over fisheries facilities to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources as part of the @ScrpSomalia project.
FAO remains committed to improving sustainable fisheries livelihoods.
I concluded my mission in #Somaliland with productive meetings with the Min of Agriculture Dvt, Hon. Mohamud Eggeh, & Min of Fisheries & Marine Resources, Hon. Ali.
Also, handed over two vehicles to the Fisheries Ministry for improved field monitoring and #fisheries management.
.@FAOSomalia Fisheries Coordinator @pgndiaye met with #Somaliland Ministers of Fisheries, Trade & Environment.
Discussed the Fisheries Strategic Plan upcoming validation, market access & marine resource protection to enhance #sustainability & collaboration.
🤝#Partnerships