{"id":21926,"date":"2025-06-16T19:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeplatform.eu\/?p=21926"},"modified":"2025-07-15T08:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:38:48","slug":"21926-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeplatform.eu\/ma\/21926-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LIFE at UNOC3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">LIFE at UNOC3 \u2013 A United Global Voice for Small-Scale Fishers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Reflections from Marta Cavall\u00e9, Executive Secretary of LIFE<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>16 June 2025, Barcelona &#8211; The past week, LIFE\u2019s delegation participated actively and passionately at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, joining a broader global delegation of Small-Scale Fishers from every continent. Together, we raised a strong and united voice in defence of small-scale fisheries, reaffirming the \u201cSmall-Scale Fishers&#8217; Call to Action\u201d that we first launched at UNOC2 in Lisbon in 2022. This collective declaration is firmly rooted in the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries\u2014a global policy framework that remains central to our advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>Our presence was felt across key panels and plenaries. When Small-Scale Fishers delegates spoke, the energy was undeniable. Through close collaboration with Blue Ventures, the LIFE delegation successfully hosted two impactful screenings of <em data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"433\">Sea Change: The Future of Fishing<\/em>, a film produced by ZED. These events provided a powerful platform to highlight the challenges faced by small-scale fisheries within today\u2019s ocean governance landscape. We also participated in a diverse range of events and initiatives, from discussions on EU funding to panels on emerging technologies, as well as engaging directly with a variety of stakeholders. We extend our sincere thanks to Blue Ventures for their trusted partnership, which was instrumental in making these opportunities and impactful engagements possible.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the international context, at a side-event held on 12 June<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cffacape.org\/news-blog\/the-ocean-unites-small-scale-fishers\">, Small-Scale Fishers\u2019 representatives from every continent<\/a>\u2014joined by LIFE\u2019s President, Gwen Pennarun\u2014delivered shared messages loud and clear. The room responded with overwhelming applause, highlighting the emotional and political impact of our united call.\u00a0We were especially encouraged by announcements from governments such as Costa Rica, Madagascar, the Seychelles, and Ghana, who committed to expanding preferential access zones and co-management arrangements for Small-Scale Fishers in their coastal areas. These are not just policy changes\u2014they are tangible victories for the global small-scale fisheries movement. One particularly moving moment also came from\u00a0Sandrine Thomas, a fisherwoman from France and member of the LIFE delegation, whose heartfelt speech electrified the audience.<\/p>\n<p>For Europe, the conference marked the unveiling of the European Oceans Pact and a forthcoming Oceans Act. While the Pact represents a welcome move toward a more integrated and holistic vision for our seas, we believe it needs greater ambition. Consolidating existing initiatives is not enough. If Europe is to lead a genuine Blue Economy revolution, it must be underpinned by robust safeguards that protect marine ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability of coastal livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>We appreciate the Pact\u2019s recognition of Small-Scale Fishers as a priority. But words are insufficient\u2014we urgently need concrete, meaningful measures that provide real prospects for the future of our sector. As part of the upcoming \u201cSmall-Scale Fishers\u2019 Implementation Dialogue\u201d announced for November, we will advocate for the development of a binding Action Plan for Small-Scale Fishers in Europe, based on the practical solutions we have already put forward under the Oceans Pact framework.<\/p>\n<p>What we witnessed in Nice this week was incredible: the call of Small-Scale Fishers is not only a call for food security, ocean stewardship, youth engagement, and coastal resilience\u2014it is a legitimate, unified, and unstoppable movement. Across continents and cultures, Small-Scale Fishers&#8217; communities are standing together with one voice\u2014and that voice will not be silenced.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit @IIMRO\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIFE at UNOC3 \u2013 A United Global Voice for Small-Scale Fishers Reflections from Marta Cavall\u00e9, Executive Secretary of LIFE &nbsp; 16 June 2025, Barcelona &#8211; The past week, LIFE\u2019s delegation participated actively and passionately at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, joining a broader global delegation of Small-Scale Fishers from every continent. 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