Arnljótur Bjarki Bergsson Fisheries, Sustainability & (Aquatic) Food Enthusiast - Fisheries Analyst @FAO's @FAOfish - Views are my own

Iceland
Joined March 2009
Sharing my study that provides "A snapshot of #fisheries and #aquaculture in Small Island Developing States" doi.org/10.4060/cd6877en Hopefully useful for #BlueTransformation leaders in the important #aquaticfood value chains across #SIDS #WFD2025 #FAO80 #HandinHand
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And more from @FAO relevent to productive sectors delivering the @UNBiodiversity #KMGBF
Fisheries voices speaking to their place in supporting delivery of the @UNBiodiversity Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF ) @FAOfish
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Are we winning the battle on calories but losing the war on nutrition? #BetterNutrition @MaximoTorero doi.org/10.4060/cd8306en #FoodSecurity @FAO
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Local communities are at the heart of sustainable coastal fisheries in the Pacific. Explore this new @FAO publication on progress, challenges and opportunities for scaling up community-based fisheries management across the Pacific Islands 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1087en
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We are meeting women where they are in processing and trade Anamaria Loboguerrero @gatesfoundation #HandInHand #BlueTransformation #IYWF2026
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#Fish4ACP added 1000 tons to annual aquaculture production in Zimbabwe by reaching over 4000 farmers in one region #HandInHand #BlueTransformation @FAOfish
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The @CITES lead Mr Thomas Deleuil talking in Ethiopia, reminding meeting delegates that the Convention does not manage fisheries. This highlights the need to bridge CITES with Fisheries authorities @FAOfish
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@FAO and Cabo Verde's Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries held an inception event to officially launch #TIDE4SIDS focusing on Blue Transformation.
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#TIDE4SIDS 🐟 Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries, Eveline Ramos: "We can strengthen capacities, foster innovation & establish partnerships that allow us to adapt knowledge, technologies & best practices to the reality of 🇨🇻, contributing to a true Blue Transformation." 🙏 🇨🇳
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TIDE4SIDS project launch FAOR 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde – @MoshibudiRampe1 : “When we reduce losses, we add value; when we strengthen local capacities, we create opportunities; and when we invest in people, especially women & youth, we build a more prosperous & sustainable future.” 🙏 🇨🇳
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Through #TIDE4SIDS, @FAO in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, is supporting 12 SIDS to strengthen the resilience, productivity and sustainability of their agrifood systems.
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🎣 TIDE4SIDS project launch - Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 @FAO-China 🇨🇳 #SouthSouthCooperation Programme Partnership & capacity building to achieve #BlueTransformation & improve agrifood system efficiency for women & youth in #SIDS. Strengthening aquatic food value chains. 🐟 #SDG2 #SDG14
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🐟 📅 #TIDE4SIDS #BlueTransformation project launched in #CaboVerde to strengthen #climateresilient fisheries management, reduce #FLW loss and waste through value addition, and create #circular livelihood from by-products. #sustainability #valuecreation #circulareconomy #SIDS
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Great insight into fisheries around the sunny Lake Tanganika Thanks to of solar power, modern equipment, training & stronger cooperatives, people have more control over their livelihoods & stronger foundation for the future. #Fish4ACP #BlueTransformation fao.org/fishery/news/41567/e…
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60 years of @FAO's Committee on Fisheries means 60 years of Members working together for sustainable fisheries & aquaculture. We must build on this legacy & renew our collective ambition for sustainable aquatic food systems today & tomorrow. #COFI37 #BlueTransformation #4Betters
#COFI37, the largest global gathering in the fisheries & aquaculture sector, opened today at @FAO. Members are marking 10 years of the Port State Measures Agreement #PSMA, the 1st binding treaty targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-…
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El más reciente informe SOFI 2026 muestra que República Dominicana salió del mapa del hambre. 👉¿Qué significa? Que la prevalencia de la subalimentación se mantiene por debajo del 2.5%, el umbral más bajo del indicador que utiliza la @FAO para monitorear el hambre en el mundo.
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The share of aquatic products exported from #Kiribati exceeded 40% of total merchandise trade (export) value in 2020. Aided by the fact that Tunas, bonitos & billfishes are an important group of aquatic products in the economies of Pacific SIDS @FAOFish openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
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The 2026 State of Agricultural Commodity Markets report shows that trade is one of the most effective mechanisms for managing shocks & strengthening resilience. At @FAO, we support evidence-based policies to keep food trade flowing & to improve food security. #4Betters #SOCO2026
Shocks to global food & ag markets are growing in frequency and intensity. The new @FAO #SOCO2026 report examines how trade networks, policy frameworks and intl cooperation can strengthen resilience and mitigate the impact of disruptions on food security. fao.org/newsroom/detail/stat…
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This #CARICOM day, it is good to remember that #BlueTransformation can offer solutions to #SIDS @FAOCaribbean
Aquatic food systems can drive jobs, growth, environmental recovery & progress towards the SDGs. @FAO’s roadmap highlights how Blue Transformation can make aquatic food systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient & sustainable 🔗 doi.org/10.4060/cc0459en #WorldFisheriesDay
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📢 Don't forget to register for the 2026 @SIDSGBN Forum to be held in Malé 🇲🇻, from 23 to 25 August. 🗓️Deadline : 24 July 🔗 Register here : forms.office.com/pages/respo… 🔗Be part of the Marketplace: forms.office.com/pages/respo… ℹ️More info on the Forum: un.org/ohrlls/sids-gbn
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Targeted investment is strengthening Nigeria's catfish sector. New #FISH4ACP findings show support to 500 farmers led to: 📈 +5% production 💰 -10% production costs 📊 Higher value added Read more 👉 openknowledge.fao.org/handle… @BMZ_Bund @EU_Partnerships @PressACP
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