On October 2, 2024, the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat, in collaboration with Rud Pedersen Public Affairs, hosted a high-level hybrid roundtable to advance sustainable green value chains under the SAMOA Agreement. The event, held amid political transitions in the European Union, reinforced the shared commitment to fostering resilient economies and sustainable development.
The 8th Conference of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries from the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) convened on 11 September 2024. The ministers' meeting was preceded by a preparatory meeting of senior officials, which convened on 9 and 10 September 2024, and the FAO Blue Food Forum held back to back with the ministerial meeting on 12 and 13 September 2024. A pivotal outcome of the conference was the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration that provides strategic policy direction for accelerating actions for sustainable and resilient oceans, inland waters and fisheries. This historic gathering of OACPS ministers and stakeholders solidifies OACPS’ commitment to sustainable fisheries and ocean governance and marks a milestone in international cooperation towards the sustainable development of the oceans and inland fisheries aquatic resources for future generations.
OACPS mourns the passing of Honourable Assarid AG IMBARCAOUANE, MP, of Mali, past Chair of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Political Affairs.