Today, Seychelles has officially launched its first ever report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, making it the first country in the world to submit such a report. This is a major milestone for the country’s efforts to ensure that fisheries are environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially equitable – not only…
Gothenburg/Sweden. The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM) recently announced the start of a study that seeks to analyse market and non-market based benefits to incentivise governments to proactively publish information on marine fisheries management. According to Ms. Ylva Mattsson, Senior Analyst of Fisheries Management at SwAM and…
The FiTI Standard defines for the first time what information on fisheries should be published online by public authorities! It comprises 12 transparency requirements, such as laws, permits, fishing access agreements, stock assessments, financial contributions, catch data, and subsidies. The FiTI Standard is the outcome of extensive discussions, spanning nearly…
Under the project 'Support for increasing transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration in fisheries management among four Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa', financed by IrishAid, the FiTI seeks to engage reputable non-governmental organisations in Mauritius and São Tomé and Príncipe. Fisheries are critical for the development and well-being of SIDS,…
To achieve sustainable fisheries, the availability and quality of information is critical. In this new video, we highlight the importance of transparency for sustainable fisheries management and emphasize what stakeholders gain from engaging their country in the FiTI. Marine fisheries have become a critical resource fulfilling the economic, food security,…
The ‘Transparency of Fisheries in Seychelles’ Kick-off Forum took place on 30 September 2020 at the Eden Bleu Hotel, Seychelles, supporting the country's current endeavours to compile its first FiTI Report. This was the first of two forums organised by the Department of the Blue Economy and the FiTI International…
11 November 2020. Irish Aid approved today a grant to the FiTI for increasing transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration in fisheries management among four Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa: Cabo Verde, Comoros, Mauritius, and Sao Tomé and Principe. Sven Biermann, Executive Director of the FiTI International Secretariat stated that…
The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean region, based in Seychelles. Applicants must be either a Seychellois national or a Seychelles-based GOP holder. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the…
Victoria, 22 October 2020. The Headquarters Agreement for the Seychelles to host the International Secretariat for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) was signed today in a short ceremony at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative is a global multi-stakeholder partnership, where governments, business and civil society collaborate…
On 14 October 2020 we conducted a high-level webinar on “Fisheries in the time of COVID-19: Challenges and perspectives for sustainable fisheries in South America”, in collaboration with the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS). The CPPS is the maritime organization that coordinates regional maritime policies in order to…