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Updated July 11, 2024 Future of Fish and partners are excited to announce the Artisanal Fisher Development Fund (the Fund), a pilot loan guarantee fund to facilitate access to credit to support formalization, sustainable practices and financial inclusion amongst Peru´s artisanal fishing sector .  The Fund aims to facilitate access to credit for working capital loans through aggregated purchase programs of Coops for inputs such as gas, ice, oil, and other fishing essentials the savings of which will be passed on to fisher members…

Fisheries are a crucial part of our global food system, providing sustenance and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. However, many fisheries face significant challenges, including overfishing, habitat degradation, and the need for effective management practices. In an effort to address these issues, Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs) have gained prominence as a mechanism for promoting sustainable fishing practices, with a social responsibility assessment tool recently added to the framework. Future of Fish’s recent report, "Advancing Finance for FIPs," sheds light on the financial aspects…

Peru, renowned for its coastal beauty and marine biodiversity, faces unique challenges within its informal economy, particularly in the fishing industry. The livelihoods of countless fishers are intricately tied to informal practices, presenting a set of issues that impact both individuals and the sustainability of marine resources. Peru is one of the leading fishing nations in the world, historically coming in second only to China in terms of tons of wild fish caught. It’s no surprise that the fishing industry is a vital component…

By Jenni Ahern, Program Director, Future of Fish Peru You may hear the terms "participatory development”, “co-design” or “co-create” a lot these days as Community and International Development theory continues to evolve. This theory evolves and adapts to human beings and community identified needs, where the most crucial piece of participatory community development is trust building. Trust in process and in people, are the two necessary ingredients for success. We know that healthy oceans and healthy communities go hand in hand. Future of Fish…

Healthy ocean ecosystems are the foundation of healthy coastal communities and functioning global food systems. But achieving sustainable fisheries does not begin with environmental actions. It begins with building a foundation for empowered small-scale fisheries that have resilient livelihoods and have the capacity to effectively manage their business and the ocean resources they depend upon. A recent Partnership Agreement between Future of Fish and Old Dart Foundation seeks to drive large-scale systems change to benefit coastal communities and ocean ecosystems. Together, we hope to…

(Artículo publicado originalmente en inglés) Los ecosistemas oceánicos sanos son la base de unas comunidades costeras sanas y de unos sistemas alimentarios mundiales que funcionen. Pero la pesca sostenible no empieza con medidas medioambientales. Empieza por sentar las bases de una pesca a pequeña escala con medios de subsistencia resistentes y con capacidad para gestionar eficazmente sus actividades y los recursos oceánicos de los que dependen. Un reciente acuerdo de asociación entre Future of Fish y la Old Dart Foundation pretende impulsar un cambio…