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  La Buena Pesca is a call to action for all stakeholders in the domestic artisanal fishing value chain to commit to working collaboratively, adopting, and voluntarily implementing a shared standard of responsible fishing and consumption. By implementing these practices, we will reduce illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Chefs and artisanal fishers are the protagonists of this collaborative. Two partners participated in T'impuy 2024, sharing their experiences and responsible practices for preserving marine resources. Lima, Peru — In the unique and unprecedented event…

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…

Updated July 11, 2024 Future of Fish is 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 informal economy in Peru is estimated to make up more than 40% of the country’s GDP and its presence is widespread amongst artisanal fisheries. As in many communities dependent on wild capture fisheries, this lack of formality prevents most fishers, vessel…

Originally published in Spanish. We congratulate Maido on this prestigious achievement and applaud their efforts to integrate sustainable practices into their business model. Their example is a beacon of inspiration for the Peruvian gastronomic industry and a demonstration of how collaboration between artisanal fishers and chefs can lead to a more sustainable and fair future for all. La Buena Pesca is an initiative that promotes responsible fishing and consumption in the domestic seafood market in Peru, involving all stakeholders in the artisanal fishing value…

Healthy ocean ecosystems are the foundation of healthy coastal communities and functioning global food systems. But sustainable fisheries cannot be achieved with environmental actions alone. It must include and begin with building a foundation for healthy and empowered coastal communities that have secure livelihoods, thriving businesses, and the capacity to effectively manage the ocean resources coastal communities depend upon. In places like La Islilla, Peru, it is clear that having access to clean drinking water, proper sanitation facilities, and promoting good hygiene practices are…

Future of Fish recently partnered with the Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) to update business models and suggest investment strategies for the Belizean seaweed industry. Our team connected with the team at MAR Fund to discuss the project a little more, and understand how the organizations work supports each other's mission. MAR Fund Question — MAR Fund’s mission is to drive regional funding and partnerships for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR). Tell us about your focus in Belize.…

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…

Article originally published in Spanish. A subtle yet persistent sensation follows me aboard Pato's boat, a fisherman, great cook, and faithful representative of the "republic of good humor." I'm also in the company of the great Titín, whom I met a few months earlier. Today, he is a crew member onboard, accompanying in the fishing task. We are in Puerto Gala, in Aysén, a locality where we share a few days of work with colleagues. We work in fishing activities, in oceans, in addressing…

In this final article of the series, we dive more deeply into the concept of digital services and the potential they offer to close gender data gaps not just across areas of natural resource management, but in women’s financial inclusion and the gender digital divide.   How digital services can help close multiple gender data gaps  Much like small-scale farmers, (where the body of research on digital services in international development efforts has been focused to date) small-scale fishers struggle with a lot of the…

In our first installment of this series, we explored what the gender data gap is and the negative impact that it has on our collective ability to truly achieve the SDGs for all people. In this post, we examine how gender and natural resource management intersect.  Why making women visible in natural resource management matters on multiple levels As noted in the first post of our gender data gap series, SDG 14, which aims “to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine…

Future of Fish’s communications and research manager, Stephanie Stinson, recently completed Gender Data 101, a course facilitated by TechChange that aims to expose course participants to the best practices, methodologies, and tools to utilize when working with gender data for social impact. Additionally, the course strives to engage learners to limit biases, close gender gaps, and incorporate intersectional thinking throughout each step of the gender data value chain.  Recognizing the importance of these objectives in service to successfully delivering on the UN’s multifaceted Sustainable…

Image Credit: Canva Chances are that if you work in the ocean space, then you know that seaweed is having a moment. From exciting possibilities for nourishing plant-based food products, promising research into its carbon capture capabilities, and a wealth of innovative applications, such as alternatives to plastic packaging, there is no doubt that seaweed’s trendiness is well-earned.  Future of Fish has been eagerly delving into the emerging body of research around seaweed. Our team is particularly motivated by seaweed’s potential to unlock new…