Community members build trust through in-person and virtual workshops open to all stakeholders, increase capacity through webinars on various topics, and take collective action to design solutions informed by local expertise and global best practices. Whether convening in person or online, the CoP is committed to creating a safe space where members can freely share their challenges, brainstorm solutions, and learn from each other’s successes.

Members include a mix of the following sectors:

  • Fishers & fishing associations

  • Supply chain businesses

  • Government officials

  • Research scientists

  • NGOs and CSOs

  • FIP consultants

Led by its members, the CoP identifies opportunities for learning and decides when to collaborate on shared challenges. Members engage in activities of interest, and learning is grounded in real-world experiences, aimed at being directly applicable to daily work.

Multi-sector participation in the financing of FIPs

Past topics of discussion have included:

Social and business improvements in FIPs

Technology and traceability

Stock assessment and harvest strategy tools