SADC Protocol on Fisheries kick-started the joint effort to curb IUU fishing in the SADC region. In 2017, the MCSCC Charter was approved.
Maputo, Mozambique
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🎥📍 On 4–5 Sept, MCSCC trained inland fisheries officers from on Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe working in inland fisheries body-worn cameras (BWC) in Maputo, a step forward in tackling illegal fishing & boosting transparency in MCS operations. #MCSCC
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Madagascar shows strong leadership to advance the Regional Register of #Fishing Vessels (#RRFV) – a key function of the @sadcmcscc: "We need the whole region to commit to the RRFV" called #MPEB🐟 Minister @paubert5 🇲🇬To read more: tinyurl.com/u54f5bby – at Madagascar
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1st dialogue of @sadcmcscc's series "Discussions with our leaders & champions" now available! The 1st guest: 🇸🇨 Minister for #fisheries and the Blue Economy J.F. Ferrari, emphasising the importance of regional cooperation & #transparency to protect our🐟 tinyurl.com/3r4texp2 – at Seychelles
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🇲🇬#MPEB Minister @paubert5 shows again regional leadership to promote a thriving blue economy & to protect our #fisheries. A key tool for this: the SADC Regional Register of Fishing Vessels, which🇲🇬is actively promoting, calling on the collaboration of all to make it come to life – at Madagascar
ALT 07 April 2025: The Ministry for Fisheries and Blue Economy opened its doors to the public to sensitise about its commitment to regional cooperation and partnerships to promote a thriving blue economy and protect its fisheries. #MCSCC #NPOA-IUU
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A very exciting last week in Madagascar🇲🇬 – giving #MCS officers tools to integrate risk assessment of fishing vessels in their routine work, and helping them fully exploit the potential of regional cooperation to combat #IUUfishing through the MCS Coordination Centre @sadcmcscc – at Madagascar
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Privileged to have been invited to be part of the 2nd MCSCC BoD meeting and to contribute to the hard work of the BoD over the last days to advance the operationalisation of the MCSCC and materialise regional commitments to combat #IUUfishing. @sadcmcscc @SADC_News – at Boksburg, South Africa
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The @sadcmcscc was established to protect SADC's marine & inland #fisheries. For @MwNatresources Minister, it should not be a surprise that Malawi signed the MCSCC Charter. “Lake Malawi is part of our life. We are committed to any protocol that makes us improve MCS of the lake”. – at Malawi
Pivotal MCS training continues in Lilongwe, Malawi, for SADC inland countries to boost monitoring, optimize MCS tools, & enhance engagement with MCSCC in Maputo as part of AfDB-funded PROFISHBLUE Project by SADC Secretariat. #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #SADC
SADC is hosting the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors for the MCSCC. This pivotal gathering brings together key stakeholders from member states in the region to discuss and strategize on the effective monitoring, control, and surveillance of fisheries within the region
SADCMCSCC Regional Technical Team (RTT) is set to Unveil Consolidated draft Work Plan for the MCSCC to be presented and further discussed at Board of Directors BoD Meeting that is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, Know more on the link below
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ALT Vicente Cossa from WWF Mozambique and Per Erik from Stop Illegal Fishing
IUU fishing threatens marine sustainability in the SADC region, undermining fisheries management, causing overfishing, and depleting fish stocks crucial for food and livelihoods. It also disrupts local economies, endangers species, and harms ecosystems. Action is essential now.
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Today in Maputo started the 2nd meeting of the @SADC_News #MCSCC Task Force. “The Task Force is here to ensure that operations of the MCSCC are implemented ” said SADC fisheries advisor Motseki Hlatshwayo, recalling how far SADC has already come in terms of MCS. – at Republic of Mozambique
SADCMCSCC kicks off its Second Operational Task Force Meeting in Maputo. Stakeholders will discuss fishing vessel requirements and the Regional Register of Fishing Vessels. Outcomes include survey results and income estimates to enhance sustainable fisheries management. #stopiuu
