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MeetingMeeting documentAn overview of the bycatch landed by local and foreign tuna longliners in Mauritius for the period 2009 to 2012 2013
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No results found.This paper presents by-catch estimates landed by tiol and foreign longliners fishing inside and outside the EEZ of Mauritius for the period 2009 to 2012. Some 100 licences are issued annually to foreign longliners to fish in the Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Mauritius. The average annual landing from these vessels during the period under report amounted to 3 102 tonnes of albacore tu which is the targeted species followed by 796 tonnes of yellowfin tu (Thunnus albacares), 360 tonnes of big-ey e tu (Thunnus obesus) and 1106 tons of by-catch comprising billfish, other tu-like species and sharks. A total of 21 196 tonnes of tu and tu-like species was transhipped in Port-Louis by non-licensed fishing vessels targeting albacore (Thunnus alalunga), from 2008 to 2012. The proportion of by-catch landed during this period varied between 28.9% and 39.4%. The total catch landed by non-licensed longliners targeting big-eye tu has increased over the years from 3495 tonnes in 2008 to 8125 tonnes i n 2012. The proportion of by-catch in the total catch seems to be the same (33.1%-47.0%) as compared to the level of by-catch of albacore-targeting fishing vessels (37.9%-39.4 %). The proportion of by-catch landed by longliners targeting swordfish (Xiphias gladius) varied between 37.2% to 49.6%. A comparison of shark landings by tu longliners and swordfish-targeting longliners was carried out: the levels of sharks in the total catch of longliners targeting big-eye tu are higher (7.9%-20.2%) than those targeting albacore (3.6%-8.03%). However, the catch of sharks was very significant in swordfish-targeting vessels varying between 24.3%-39.1% of the total catch in comparison to albacore-targeting fleets and big-eye targeting fleet. Sharks landed by swordfish-targeting vessels consisted mainly of blue shark (Prioce glauca) (74.2-84.2%) followed by moro (Isurus oxyrhinchus) (7.1-20.0%) and mako shark (Isurus paucus) (4.6-9.2%). Moreover, Mauritius has a small number of tiol boats targeting swordfish that operate in its EEZ. These boats also land a considerable amount of non-targeted tu and tu-like species including sharks. The by-catch levels for tiol boats targeting swordfish was higher (50.8%- 52.7% of the total catch) as compared to the FAD fishery whose by-catch varied between 27.9%- 42.9%. -
MeetingMeeting documentCatch and bycatch in the pelagic longline fishery around Mayotte (NE Mozambique Channel), July 2009-September 2010 2013
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MeetingMeeting documentCatch/ effort and length-frequency data collected on albacore tuna landed in Mauritius 2013
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.