Fisheries, Aquaculture, Blue Economy and Aquatic Biodiversity
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AU-IBAR, under the auspices of the African Union, and in partnership with a number of stakeholders (e.g. AUDA NEPAD), with financial support from the European Union, the Kingdom of Norway, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), is contributing to the development of the largest sectors of the current African aquatic and ocean based economy – namely: fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, transport, ports, coastal mining, energy and the blue economy. The Blue Economy plays a major role in Africa’s structural transformation, sustainable economic progress, and social development. This collection stores publications generated from the various Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy initiatives and projects over the years.
Recent Submissions
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Impact of Climate Change on Africa Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity and Proposed Mitigation Measures
(2022)The publication highlights the impact of climate change on the aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity and proposal of mitigation measures analyses the impact of climate change on the aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity, the ... -
Improving Data Collection, Dissemination and Sharing for Small-Scale Fisheries Development in Africa
(2022)This Policy Brief is a consolidation of outcomes of the deliberations by the stakeholders at the inaugural meeting of the revised African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM) Think Tanks Executive Committee, held in Abidjan, ... -
Mitigating the impact of climate change on African aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity - Advocacy Note
(2022-11)The advocacy note argues in favour of the creation of a climate change mitigation effort that incorporates the involvement of stakeholders at the local, national, sub-regional, and regional levels in order to maximise the ... -
Fish Trade Facilitation
(2022-03-07)This Policy Brief is the consolidation of the outcomes of the deliberations of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM) Working Groups and the Think Tank Executive Committee inaugural meetings and workshops organized ... -
Welcome remarks by the Director of AU-IBAR expert consultative workshop on gender mainstreaming in aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management in Africa
(2022-10-05)Welcome remarks by the Director of AU-IBAR expert consultative workshop on gender mainstreaming in aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management in Africa. Speech made by Mrs. Patricia Lumba on behalf of ... -
Consultative workshop to validate the functional review and rationalization of fisheries and aquaculture platforms and networks in Africa for anchorage, accountability and enhanced capacities in project implementation
(2022-09-26)Opening remarks given by Ms. Francisca Gonah, on behalf of AU-IBAR Director during the opening of the Consultative workshop to validate the functional review and rationalization of fisheries and aquaculture platforms and ... -
Business model development and enhancing extension service in Africa aquaculture
(2018)Working Paper on Business model development and enhancing extension service in Africa aquaculture. This Working Paper is a synthesis of series of reports based on activities implemented by AU-IBAR under the project ... -
Priorities for strengthening regional cooperation in monitoring, control and surveillance for effective and strategic combat of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Africa
(2018)Policy brief on Priorities for strengthening regional cooperation in monitoring, control and surveillance for effective and strategic combat of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Africa. This Policy ... -
Renforcement des capacités en vue d’une participation efficace de l’afrique aux organisations régionales de gestion des pêches (ORGP)
(2018)AU-IBAR, 2018. NOTE DE PLAIDOYER : Renforcement des capacités en vue d’une participation efficace de l’Afrique aux organisations régionales de gestion des pêches (ORGP) -
Co-management practices in small-scale fisheries: the case of Beach Management Units (BMUS) in Eastern Africa
(2018)The implementation of BMUs in both the lake and on the coast over the past two decades has provided a number of lessons which if addressed would strengthen BMUs as an effective tool in fisheries management. Beach Management ... -
Enhancing regional cooperation in Fisheries Access Agreement (FAA) for Shared Fish Stocks
(2018)This advocacy note looks at enhancing regional cooperation in Fisheries Access Agreement (FAA) for Shared Fish Stocks. The potential of the fisheries sector to contribute to poverty reduction and improved socio-economic ... -
Promotion de la maîtrise des instruments juridiques internationaux dans les filières pêche et aquaculture
(2018)Les États membres de l’UA doivent s’efforcer de disposer d’un cadre juridique national exhaustif et actualisé pour la gestion des pêches et de l’aquaculture, fondé sur des principes et des mesures convenus aux niveaux ... -
Promoting domestication of international instruments in fisheries and aquaculture
(2018)This advocacy note highlights how AU-MS should strive to have a comprehensive updated domestic legal framework for the management of fisheries and aquaculture based on globally- and regionally-agreed principles and measures ... -
Pratiques de cogestion de la pêche artisanale : le cas des unités de gestion des plages (beach management units, bmu) en afrique de l’est
(2018)La note d'orientation porte sur les pratiques de cogestion dans la pêche artisanale : le cas de la gestion des plages Unités (BMUS) en Afrique de l'Est -
Renforcement de la coopération régionale dans le cadre de l’accord d’accès aux pêcheries (FAA) pour les stocks de poissons partagés
(2018)Cette note de plaidoyer porte sur le renforcement de la coopération régionale dans le cadre de l'accord d'accès à la pêche (FAA) pour les stocks de poissons partagés. -
Africa inland fisheries – unleashing the potential for food security, livelihoods enhancement and poverty reduction
(2017-05)This paper has been prepared within the broader objectives of the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for fisheries and aquaculture in Africa and the 2014 Malabo Declaration with specific regards to food security, livelihoods ... -
Strengthening regional cooperation for combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
(2016-02)This policy brief is a synthesis of the findings of the scoping missions conducted by AU-IBAR under the EU funded project ‘Strengthening institutional capacity to enhance governance of the fisheries sector in Africa’. The ... -
Climate change and fisheries: Strengthening the capacity of fisheries communities for adaptation to climate change of policy intervention entry points
(2013-12)The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal resources (AU-IBAR) sought for a consultancy to identify policy intervention entry points to strengthen the capacity of fisheries communities for adaptation to climate change. ... -
Training workshop on strengthening capacity for ocean governance and negotiating fair and sustainable fisheries access arrangements in Africa: Opening address by Director, AU-IBAR
(2022-06-28)Opening address by Director, AU-IBAR during the training workshop on strengthening capacity for ocean governance and negotiating fair and sustainable fisheries access arrangements in Africa. Training was hosted by University ...