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Book (stand-alone)Regional Conference on river habitat restoration for inland fisheries in the Danube River basin and adjacent Black Sea areas
Conference proceedings, 13–15 November 2018, Bucharest, Romania
2019Also available in:
Inland waterway management is complex and faces unique challenges as inland waterways have a variety of users. The mixture and overlap of local, regional, national and at times international regulations exacerbate the problem of managing inland waterways. In this context, the regional conference ‘River habitat restoration for inland fisheries in the Danube River basin and adjacent Black Sea areas’ was held on 13-15 November 2018 in Bucharest, Romania. This event was organised by the FAO Regional office for Europe and Central Asia in partnership with the International Organisation for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Europe (EUROFISH) and EIFAAC and hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Waters and Forests of Romania. This event offered a unique opportunity for stakeholders to share their experience of the issues affecting the sustainability of the Danube river and Black Sea regions. Over 100 attendees from local community level fisherman and farmers to academics, and national and EU level representatives interacted with to 27 invited speakers. Each speaker focused on one of four session subjects ‘Valuing Inland Fisheries Resources’, ‘Conservation and Management’, ‘Regulatory Framework’ and ‘Shared Country Experiences’. A round table discussion concluded the conference, with all participants invited to express their thoughts and discuss the issues affecting sustainability and inland fisheries in the Danube river basin and the Black Sea. The key findings from this concluding discussion have been complied into a list of conference recommendations included in this publication. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetYellow-spotted river turtle conservation programme along the Rupununi river 2022
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No results found.The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme in Guyana is encouraging coordinated community-driven initiatives that support food security and traditional livelihoods. These will contribute to maintaining healthy fish and terrestrial wildlife populations. It is being implemented by the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission in coordination with CIFOR. The SWM Programme is the first international initiative to tackle the wild meat challenge by addressing both wildlife conservation and food security. Between 2018 and 2024, the SWM Programme implements field projects across 3 continents. The aim is to improve how wildlife hunting is regulated; increase the supply of sustainably produced meat products and farmed fish; strengthen the management capacities of indigenous and rural communities; reduce demand for wild meat, particularly in towns and cities. The SWM Programme is an Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States initiative, which is being funded by the European Union with co-funding from the French Global Environment Facility. The SWM Programme is being implemented by a dynamic consortium of partners which includes FAO, the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). -
Book (stand-alone)River cane and water hyacinth in the Orontes River
A study of the species’ heavy growth and possible means of control
2024Also available in:
No results found.This publication is a technical report and the result of an intensive study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in The Syrian Arab Republic, involving several experts specializing in water, soil, plants, livestock, and remote sensing. The study aims to assess the heavy growth of water hyacinth and river cane along the Orontes River in the governorates of Homs and Hama. This is to determine the geographical spread of each species and identify the most affected locations. This publication is useful for technical experts in the Near East and North Africa region who accsess the report online (via FAO websites) to benefit from the study's methodolegy and findings. The methodology of the study included a comprehensive literature review, field investigations and the use of remote sensing tools to detect the spread and monitor the growth patterns of these plants in the invaded areas. Analysis revealed high socio-economic and environmental risks posed by the invasive species in the Orontes water basin, which is the most important water basin in the central region of The Syrian Arab Republic. A further remote sensing study indicated that river cane and water hyacinth have also invaded other water basins in The Syrian Arab Republic, including the Barada and Al-Awaj basins. Several workshops and technical meetings were held to discuss the results with relevant ministries and involved parties and suggest possible control methods for the Orontes basin. Mechanical and biological control methods were considered as viable approaches by all parties. The development of an integrated management plan was proposed for controlling the spread of water hyacinth and river cane, taking into account eco-friendly disposal of the removed biomass, feasibility of control methods, and a monitoring plan throughout all stages of the treatment process.It was agreed that water hyacinth and river cane have invaded not only the target area but other water basins as well. Using single solutions has proven ineffective in limiting the rapid growth of both plant species. In contrast, combining the impacts of several approved control methods has the potential to shape an integrated, effective, and sustainable management plan.
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