GIZ представит проект устойчивого развития водных ресурсов Африки на конференции AFRAQ26

GIZ’s participation is supported by three projects implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the European Union (EU): the Global Programme Sustainable Aquatic Food (GP SAF), ProsperAzul in Mozambique and STAWIBLUU in Tanzania. The projects share a focus on strengthening sustainable aquatic food systems and blue economies, creating economic opportunities and protecting aquatic and coastal ecosystems. GP SAF works to improve the sustainability and inclusiveness of fisheries and aquaculture, strengthening small-scale producers and value chains while supporting the sustainable management of aquatic resources. ProsperAzul supports Mozambique in developing a climate-smart and inclusive blue economy, combining investment and access to finance with sustainable fisheries and aquaculture value chains and marine and coastal ecosystems. In Tanzania, STAWIBLUU focuses on blue economy entrepreneurship and sustainable private investment, bringing together public and private actors and supporting selected mariculture value chains including seaweed, sea cucumbers, mud crabs and Artemia. Beyond these three initiatives, GIZ colleagues from Ghana’s Employment and Skills for Development in Africa (E4D) programme and Nigeria’s Global Programme Agricultural Finance (GP AgFin) will also join AFRAQ26. Their work focuses on employment and business opportunities and improving access to finance for emerging producers and enterprises. GIZ to host AFRAQ26 side event GIZ will also host a dedicated side event bringing together experts and partners to discuss how these different dimensions can work together to unlock the potential of Africa’s aquaculture sector. The session will explore practical approaches, experiences and opportunities for collaboration. “AFRAQ26 is an excellent opportunity to bring together different stakeholders and perspectives on how Africa’s aquatic resources can contribute to food security, sustainable businesses and resilient livelihoods,” said Pierre Guillibert, head of global programme “Sustainable Aquatic Food”, GIZ, in a press release. “Our work shows that successful transformation requires sustainable production, strong value chains, investment, innovation and access to finance to go hand in hand,” GIZ said its participation at AFRAQ26 would provide an opportunity to engage with partners, experts and businesses working on sustainable aquatic food systems and blue economy development across Africa.