This initiative is part of the FishGov2 Project, funded by the European Union.
The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
The Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Workshop for Sudan, held in early April, focused on aligning national fisheries and aquaculture strategies with continental frameworks to generate long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Key stakeholders from government, research, the private sector, and development partners came together to discuss how to unlock sustainable growth, strengthen food systems, and ensure the sustainable management of Africa's aquatic resources.
This initiative is part of the FishGov2 Project, funded by the European Union, which aims to align policies and investment plans with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS) and integrate climate change adaptation.
"Contextualizing international standards within national systems ensures that governance reforms are practical, enforceable, and responsive to local realities. The workshop provides a platform to identify gaps, validate priorities, and develop concrete recommendations to guide implementation," explained Rafik Nouaili, speaking on behalf of AU-IBAR Director Huyam Salih.
Following this meeting, stakeholders will strengthen policy coherence, improve investment targeting, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable resource management across the fisheries sector.
In January, the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society inaugurated a new leadership team, following an election process concluded in 2025.
The new board has two major events to highlight: World Aquaculture 2026, which will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in early December, and World Aquaculture Ghana 2027, scheduled for November the following year in Accra, Ghana.
