A Guyanese team showcased innovative data management tool for fishing industry at Tanzania forum
Making a strong impression at the Blue Food Forum, a Guyanese delegation showcased its newly launched data management system, CALIPSEO in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This is according to a release from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
During the two-day forum and exposition which was held in September, the Guyana team showcased the innovative CALIPSEO tool, which was jointly developed by FAO and the Fisheries Department.
This online platform captures real-time data, supports informed decision-making, and promotes sustainable practices that will help Guyana to manage its fish stock.
CALIPSEO can also support stakeholders with accurate, up-to- date information on fish abundance, seasonal variations, and market trends.
The mobile data collection app within CALIPSEO streamlines data gathering, reduces errors, and improves efficiency for both fishers and fisheries authorities. Meanwhile, the comprehensive database offers valuable insights to policymakers, aiding the development of evidence-based regulations that promote sustainable fishing practices.
Guyana’s participation in the Blue Food Forum in Tanzania.
The presentation by the Guyana contingent to the Forum, sparked interest among other countries exploring similar tools for their fisheries sectors.
By sharing this innovation and its experiences, Guyana demonstrated its commitment to advancing global efforts in sustainable and resilient fisheries management, serving as a catalyst for other nations seeking to balance economic growth with sustainable environmental management.
Meanwhile the Guyana delegation included an artisanal fisher and a processor, an industrial fisher and a staff from the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture Ministry.
The Blue Food Forum was hosted under the FISH4ACP programme, which works to promote good practices in aquatic value chains. The forum fostered discussions on shaping national and international policies to tackle global challenges such as malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation within the African, Pacific and Caribbean countries.
Participants were able to share experiences, learn best practices from each other and build relationships for future collaborations.
This event builds on the momentum of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, where a global movement to transform food systems was launched in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Agenda
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