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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A Guide to implementation of MPA for conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Africa - Lessons and Best Practices from South and Eastern Regions of Africa
(2023)This guide is based on the study on Continental Review of Existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Document Lessons, Best Practices and Formulate Guidelines for their Sustainable Implementation and Governance in Conservation ... -
Strategy for Sustainable Mining Activities for Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Africa
(2023)This policy note proposes an Integrated and Sustainable regional approach for mining (oil, gas and mineral exploration) activities in Africa for aquatic biodiversity conservation. -
Review of Existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Lessons, Best Practices and Guidelines for their Sustainable Implementation and Governance in Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity Resources in the East and Southern African Regions
(2023)This research paper provides a review of existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), lessons, best practices and guidelines for their sustainable implementation and governance in conservation of aquatic biodiversity resources ... -
Welcome Speech by Representative of The Hon. Minister in Charge of Mining, Fisheries, Blue Economy, And Maritime Affairs in Kenya
(2023-03-22)Welcome Speech by Representative of The Hon. Minister in Charge of Mining, Fisheries, Blue Economy, And Maritime Affairs in Kenya during Stakeholders meeting to develop a masterplan for sustainable coastal, marine tourism ... -
Transboundary Environmental Issues Affecting Biodiversity in Selected Shared Freshwater Ecosystems: Towards Formulating Harmonized Regional Strategy for Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and Joint Action Plans
(2023)The study involved a general overview of transboundary freshwater bodies in Africa to identify critical aquatic environmental issues affecting biodiversity. This was achieved through literature search and stakeholder ... -
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.
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