Last week Nilma, IPNLF's Indonesia Government Affairs & Policy Lead, addressed an event on improving the governance of labour recruitment in Indonesia’s fisheries sector. The forum, “Institutional Strengthening of Private Recruitment Agencies in the Fisheries Sector," was hosted by Destructive Fishing Watch Indonesia and supported by IPNLF. Find out more here: (fb)

🏆 We’re a winner, baby! IPNLF proudly announces that our film 'A Truly Plastic-Neutral Fishery' has won the Environmental Awareness Award at Cimasub - Ciclo Internacional de Cine Submarino de Donostia - San Sebastián! David Sánchez, the director of Cimasub, said that "the film made a profound impact on the jury" and "this pioneering approach of being "plastic neutral" goes beyond common practices in the fishing industry, underscoring a commitment to the future of our oceans. Your short film tells the story of a responsible fleet of fishermen. It presents a global challenge regarding managing our marine resources, which undoubtedly embodies the spirit of the Environmental Awareness Award." 🌊💙 A huge thank you to CIMASUB for this recognition and honour!! We want to acknowledge and thank Fish4Ever and Biocoop for their incredible support over the years, commitment to the Azores fishery, and responsible, ethical sourcing practices. We also wish to acknowledge and thank our partners of ‘The Plastic Neutrality Project’, launched in collaboration with the Sea Observatory of the Azores (OMA), Programa de Observaçao para as Pescas dos Açores (POPA), IMAR, Associação de Produtores de Atum e Similares dos Açores (APASA), and Federação das Pescas dos Açores (FPA). Last but not least - PEPE BRIX Doc Photography for creating a genuinely inspiring and award-winning documentary for IPNLF yet again. And everyone supporting our mission — this win is for you and our oceans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boJDUhOTEXs #environmentalaward #plasticneutral #CIMASUB2024 #oceanprotection #sustainablefishing (fb)