The Ecosystem Aapproach to Fisheries (EAF)- Nansen Programme Forum was held at Dakar, Senegal during 18-20, October 2022. The event organised by FAO, Government of Norway and Senegal and NoRAD was attended by representatives from 32 member countries and Regional Fisheries Bodies from Africa and Bay of Bengal region. The Forum discussed the achievements and work plan for the current phase (2022-23) and the programs for the next phase (2024-29).

 

Dr. P. Krishnan, Director, BOBP-IGO, who also serves as a Member in the Core Group of EAF Nansen, engaged in preparing the ProDoc 2024-2028 and coordinating the consultations, attended the Forum.

 

The participaints were taken onboard the research vessel, Dr Fridtjof Nansen at the Port of Dakar on 20 Oct 2022.