Somalia’s coastline consists of the Gulf of Aden to the north and the Indian Ocean to the east, making it one of the most productive ecosystems along the ocean. However, according to the SDG 14 indicators, the marine life in Somalia is negatively impacted by various risks, and fisheries continue to suffer from unsustainable management.
In terms of sustainably managing marine and coastal ecosystems, there are many vessels, particularly those originating in Iran, Yemen and Southeast Asia, routinely engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices. As for the fish that have been caught and then get disposed of, the percentage is as high as 15%, which indicates mismanagement of the resources.
In this context, the NGO major group of Africa expresses its concern about life below water in Somalia and recommends the Somali government to formulate plans aimed at protecting marine and coastal ecosystems in a sustainable manner in line with the targets of the SDG 14.
#Towards_Collective_Partnership_For_Sustainable_Africa
#Cooperation_For_Sustainable_Africa
#Sustainable_Future_For_Africa
#HLPF2022
English 
Arabic 
French