Sakchai McDonough
@sakchaimcd
Followers
307
Following
889
Media
66
Statuses
829
🌊🦑 Fisheries+all things oceans with @FAOAfrica. Views are my own #zerohunger #SDG14 #oceandecade
Joined July 2012
🌍Anchored in #OceanGovernance, #BlueEconomy #EcosystemRestoration, The West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (#WASOP), funded by the #EuropeanUnion implemented by Expertise France, is driving sustainable management of marine resources.
0
3
9
Today in @DaMaritima : 2nd Pillar 1 Coordination Committee Meeting of our #WestAfrica Sustainable #Ocean Program #WASOP project with: @FAO_CECAFCOPACE @FCWC_CPCO @CSRP2016 (online) & @EFCA_EU, discussing our joint participation in WASOP Launch and #CaboVerdeOceanWeek2025
Organized the 1st Pillar 1 Coordination Committee Meeting of our #WestAfrica Sustainable #Ocean Program #WASOP project with implementers: @FAO_CECAFCOPACE @FCWC_CPCO @CSRP2016 & @EFCA_EU, talking about how are we going to coordinate & ensure our joint work all along the project🐟
0
2
10
🌍52.6% fish stocks in #MFA34 #CECAF region are overfished 💰 $6.9B economic value at risk 👥 923K fishers’ livelihoods threatened 🐟 Critical species, i.e sardinella in critical condition. https://t.co/i6WapLyKHY
@FAOfish Report on the "Review of the state of world marine fishery resources – 2025" 🌍For Major Fishing Area 34 (#CECAF) section, jump to P. 117 - 129 🔗: https://t.co/i6WapLyKHY
0
4
4
🐟6 out of 11 fish stocks off Northwest Africa are overexploited based on the Summary report for the CECAF Small Pelagic North Working Group. 🚨 Sardines, sardinella & bonga stocks under pressure. Read more at: 🔗 https://t.co/wRd9tA081X
📄Read the preliminary summary report of the FAO #CECAF Small Pelagic Working Group (Northwest Africa) May 2025 🌍 Supported by the #EAFNansen and hosted by #IMROP 🔗 https://t.co/szRE6TE6Gd
0
0
1
It’s a wrap! 🌍FAO GSA Africa workshop concludes in Entebbe! Representatives and partners discuss actions for sustainable aquaculture implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa. https://t.co/HBl5UW63mB
#SustainableAquaculture #GSA #BlueTransformation
0
4
5
.@FAO is promoting the Guidelines 4 Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) to support responsible aquaculture across Africa. At a regional workshop 4 sub-Saharan Africa, participants are identifying national priorities, sharing good practices & shaping action plans for GSA implementation
0
13
19
Great experts from @NEPAD_Agency @WorldBankAfrica @aquaculturesn @FAOAfriqueCent #LEAFAO & zambian & ugandan #aquaculture sector in our Panel discussion on "Governance & planning mechanisms, resource management – experiences, challenges & perspectives vs #GSA implementation"
Presenting the Guidelines for Sustainable #Aquaculture & recommending african states & stakeholders to own them & shape them to their own socio-economic, cultural & environmental particularities and taking in account their national challenges & opportunities #Africa #Aquaculture
0
6
8
Launched today in Uganda the @FAOfish Guidelines for Sustainable #Aquaculture Promotion Workshop in #Africa with participants from 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇨🇮🇬🇭🇬🇳🇰🇪🇱🇸🇳🇬🇺🇬🇨🇩🇲🇬🇲🇼🇲🇿🇸🇳🇿🇦🇹🇿🇿🇲🇿🇼 accompanied by regional & international organizations and donors 😃🙏🐟 #BlueTransformation #GSA
1
7
12
🌍 #EAFNansen ont organisé un atelier pour développer des modèles avancés d'évaluation des stocks de sardinelle ronde en Afrique NO. 🐟Les scientifiques de la sous-région ont collaboré en utilisant #StockSynthesis3 pour reconstituer ces populations de poissons cruciales.
0
3
9
📢 VACANCY ‼️ We are looking for great & divers technical expertise to enrich our roster of #Fisheries and/or #Aquaculture experts in the #Africa region! Apply👉 https://t.co/ZDsLjAyRz0
@FAOAfrica @FAOWestAfrica @FAOEastAfrica @FAOAfriqueCent @faosfsafrica @FAOfish @kinadjian
1
5
4
#BlueTransformation is advancing sustainability, growth & resilience in fisheries & aquaculture. Check "What's New" on the @FAOFish website for updates on practices, tools, knowledge & innovation driving this change. 👉 https://t.co/azZeBNWuJh
0
18
30
TLDR on #PESCAO C3 recommendations: - boost research funding (currently at 0.42%) - prioritize local knowledge - create centers of excellence for fisheries science - improve fisheries data collection systems - launch multi-year national programs - better traceability - more MPAs
Under the EU #PESCAO, representatives gathered to strategize #WestAfrica fisheries knowledge Discussions ranged: knlowedge systems, human migration, stock assessments... Needs: 📊Better data systems 🤝Regional collaboration 🔬Science-based management 🔗 https://t.co/VlK7EdjFoT
0
0
1
🔬FAO #CECAF report reviews Bayesian approaches (JABBA) vs stochastic models (SPICT) vs length-based methods (LBSPR/LBB) for data-limited fisheries 🧐multi-model frameworks more suited? 🔗 https://t.co/EiubUYRpJm
🌍 Fisheries in #CECAF region requires data and alternative solutions exists. 🔷 Report = length-based methods & catch-only models can assess fish stocks even with limited data 🔷 Consider: test alternative models for contextual and sustainable fishing 🔗 https://t.co/zt4c4Hlnsq
0
0
0
📘Report - In Ghana's case: 52/300 landing sites monitored - Electronic registry (2014) faced functionality issues - Key challenge: improved coverage of landing sites needed Overall, #CECAF countries need a harmonized data collection (artisanal) system https://t.co/KohPV8qcbI
📊 Report analyzes small-scale fisheries data systems in #CECAF region Key findings: 🔷Senegal: diverse monitoring methods and needs modernization 🔷 Mauritania: SSPAC system with good coverage 🔷 Ghana: faces registry functionality challenges 🔗 https://t.co/vF2NyNOaBx
1
2
2
Empowering local communities in fisheries & mangrove co-management is key to sustainable ecosystems & livelihoods. 🐟 This @FAO e-book shares successful methodologies supporting an ecosystem approach to small-scale coastal fisheries. Discover insights ➡️ https://t.co/ZOP9yMYHqd
0
13
25
🐟 23rd #CECAF Committee Session Report. Hosted by @NAFAA_2017, key outcomes included: - several stocks overexploited - recommendations for sustainable fishing - call for enhanced scientific monitoring of resources 🔗 https://t.co/azy0i7qC8b
0
3
5
Tomorrow, the #EU & #Mauritania 🇪🇺🇲🇷will discuss the results of the Joint Scientific Committee of their fisheries agreement, including the catastrophic state of small pelagic stocks We make recommendations based on the latest @FAO_CECAFCOPACE report: https://t.co/2e3OJsYaFr
0
4
6
@FAOFish Climate Guide🌡️ Across the #CECAF region, where the artisanal sector dominates, adapting to impacts is critical. 🇱🇷i.e, in Liberia: 18,086 MT from artisanal vs 5,113 MT industrial catch (2020). 🌍Building climate resilience = protecting livelihoods of communities.
This @FAOFish guide supports fishery managers, policymakers, & industry stakeholders in adapting to #ClimateChange impacts. It highlights climate-adaptive practices to strengthen resilience in global #fisheries management. Read more 👉 https://t.co/Cb5raEqBvF
0
1
3
Assessment of growth and stock status of data-limited Ethmalosa fimbri... https://t.co/pk4pup8DzS Encourager les experts Gambiens de mener des travaux de recherche avec l'espoir de voire naitre une institution de recherche Gambienne des Pêches...PART2
0
1
0
Matrix reveals: 3 distinct fishing groups (AT scores) in West Africa #CECAF - Basic ops (≤13): small vessels, low tech - Mixed (13-24): split for gear vs. mechanization - Advanced (≥24): larger vessels, high mechanization Time commitment & ownership ≠ linked to scale!
Characterization matrix: standardizing #SSF classification in West Africa 📊150+ fishing units (17 countries) -Challenges: limited refrigeration, mechanization -Key finding: Need better data consistency (Nigeria, Mauritania, Gabon) for regional analysis https://t.co/npMHnRxUCc
0
2
5