This #WorldFisheriesDay, we celebrate the fishing communities who are proving that ocean recovery is possible.

When fishers thrive, the ocean thrives. When the ocean thrives, coastal nations prosper.

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"If we are serious about climate action, then putting long-term, flexible finance directly in the hands of local organisations and communities on the frontline must be the priority."

This week at the Africa Climate Summit, we've championed coastal communities in East Africa and Madagascar.

🎣 Meet Rosine; a single mother whose story shows why financial inclusion matters for coastal communities.

In Madagascar, savings groups are helping people build resilient businesses that support sustainable fisheries management: bit.ly/4687bgH

📣 Good news from our team in Madagascar - green turtle nesting activity from community data collectors documents 41 turtle nests between January and May this year!

This data collection forms the cornerstone of community-led marine conservation efforts in the Barren Isles 💪

🤝 @blueactionfund.org

📢 BREAKING: Ghana's President signs new Fisheries Act!

The Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ) is to be extended from 6 to 12 nautical miles - a major win for artisanal fishers.

We’re proud to partner with Minister Hon. Emelia Arthur in supporting coastal communities: blueventures.org/ghanaiezexpa...

Small-scale fishers in Timor-Leste are adapting to climate change and leading with solutions 💪

✅ 1,642 hectares of new marine protected areas
✅ 30,000 mangrove seedlings planted
✅ Women-led monitoring groups established

Community-led conservation works: bit.ly/4kV519F

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The ocean's future depends on coastal communities.

225 million people in 85,000 tropical coastal communities face climate breakdown, ecological collapse & industrial fishing pressure.

But they're not just passive witnesses; they’re the solution.

Find out more about our work via: blueventures.org

Great news for mangroves in Assassins Bay, Madagascar! 🌿

Mangrove cover is growing at 1.08% yearly since 2018's Tahiry Honko project began (bit.ly/3Imlt54), reversing a 4.12% decline.

The project is now seen as an inspiring model for community-based conservation, both in Madagascar and beyond 💪

Our vision is of empowered coastal communities who are not just participating in conservation, but leading it.

A global movement of fishers, community leaders, and partner organisations that lead a new model of stewardship and sustainability.

Thriving Fishers, Thriving Oceans: blueventures.org