Coalition for Fisheries Transparency

GRID-Arendal

Non-profit environmental communications centre which transforms environmental data into innovative, science-based information products and provides capacity building services. We aim to inform and activate a global audience and motivate decision-makers to effect positive change. GRID-Arendal collaborates with the United Nations Environment Programme, regional organizations, national governments, and other strategic partners to create positive environmental outcomes and impact, particularly in developing countries. (Arendal, Norway)

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

A nongovernmental organization that works to secure a world where the natural world can sustain, and be sustained by, the communities that depend upon it for their fundamental human rights. (HQs London, UK)

Blue Ventures

A science-led social venture that puts people first. We support coastal fisheries in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and improve the livelihoods of traditional fishing communities. Across more than a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community-based organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. (Bristol, UK)

Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation in West Africa (PRCM)

A coalition of actors working on West African coastal issues to promote the conservation of the marine and coastal zone in West Africa. PRCM covers seven countries: Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The coalition works closely with governments, international organizations, universities, national NGOs, and civil society. (HQs Dakar, Senegal)

Seafood Legacy

A social venture that supports sustainable seafood initiatives by seafood companies, financial institutions, governments, and NGOs. We design regional solutions that meet global standards, with the aim of making a perpetually bountiful ocean a reality. (Tokyo, Japan)

Citizens' Institute for Environmental Studies (CIES)

A specialized research institute of the Korean Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM) that represents civil society. The center has been striving to protect the values ??of nature in various fields such as the Taean oil spill incident, asbestos pollution, marine protected areas, Antarctic/high seas protection, wetland conservation, ecosystem monitoring, whale protection, eradicating IUU fishing activities, protection of the four major rivers and so on. (Seoul, South Korea)

Destructive Fishing Watch Indonesia (DFW)

An alliance of non-governmental organizations concerned with the issue of destructive, illegal, unreported an unregulated (IUU) fishing. (Central Jakarta, Indonesia)

Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan

A non-profit, nongovernmental organization campaigning for improvements for animals, people, and the environment in Taiwan. We aim to address the roots of problems. Our research uncovers cruelties and injustices that society would otherwise would not be aware of. We also believe that effective change needs to happen at a legislative level as well as through awareness-raising and institutional education. We actively engage in relevant environmental issues. We also support freedom of government information and greater citizen participation in public policymaking in Taiwan. (Taipei City, Taiwan)

Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL)

A law institute focused on providing practical solutions to environmental law problems. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to solving environmental issues with an emphasis on ecologically sound measures and participatory methods. Our mission is to transform the environmental and social governance landscape in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region by creating a new paradigm of environmental justice firmly anchored on the environmental rule of law. (Yangon, Myanmar)

The Pew Charitable Trusts

An independent non-profit organization which mission is to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life. We use data to make a difference – addressing the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious strategies that lead to tangible progress. Pew is committed to generating research, providing technical assistance, and building relationships to advance powerful, positive change. (HQs Pennsylvania, US)

FishWise

a non-profit organization that works in partnership with individual companies - coalitions of industry, NGOs, and other stakeholders- across the seafood supply chain to advance each organization’s specific efforts to address environmental, social, illegal fishing, and traceability risks in their business and across their supply base. Acknowledging that no one entity can create change alone, we will leverage and initiate transparency efforts and strategic collaborations with industry, government and NGO stakeholders where needed to ensure our approach leads to transformational change. (California, US)

Conservation International (CI)

A nonprofit environmental organization working to improve the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests, and other living ecosystems. Building up a strong foundation of science, partnership, and field demonstration, Conservation International empowers societies to care for nature responsibly and sustainably, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. (Virginia, US)

One Earth Future’s Secure Fisheries

programme works with local, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing, and promote sustainability in fragile and post-conflict regions as a pathway towards greater peace and stability. We connect fisherfolk, fishing companies, investors, scientists, and government to support the fishing sector while mitigating root causes of armed conflict. (Colorado, US)

Stop Fish Bombing USA

A non-governmental organization that aims to eradicate fish bombing, a destructive and illegal fishing practice that destroys coral reefs and surrounding marine life, using underwater detection technology and marine law enforcement for rapid and precise response. The project also includes community involvement, which allows people living in and around marine protected areas affected by fish bombing to assess the issues and determine the best ways to solve them. (California, US)

Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT)

A coalition of NGOs established by a group of NGO members working on fisheries and environmental issues that affect Cambodian communities’ livelihoods around the Tonle Sap, Coastal and Mekong provinces. FACT’s programme mobilizes provincial NGOs and community-based organizations to more effectively conduct advocacy programmes that respond to development policies and development programmes. (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

Environment, Development and Renewable Energy (EDER)

An environmental ngo that works on issues related to our planet. (Conakry, Guinea)

Partnership Research – Environment – Media (PREM)

Is an ngo focused on environmental protection. They work in collaboration with the media and researchers, for each to bring their expertise. (Conakry, Guinea)

Renatura Congo

An ngo which objective is to promote sustainable development through the conservation of biodiversity. Their mission is achieved by conducting studies and activities, public awareness activities, support for development of projects related to threatened species and environments. (Pointe-Noire, Congo)

Free Federation of Artisanal Fisheries

Regroups associations of Mauritanian associations of artisanal fishermen to defend interests, collective property of fisheries resources and the health of the oceans. (Mauritania)

Mauritanie2000 NGO

Focuses on women in fisheries and fishermen, and are also working on strengthening their capacities. They achieve their objectives through providing support on advocacy, awareness-raising, and transparency. (Nouakchott, Mauritania)

Mauritanian Association for Development (ADRES)

A non-profit organization that focuses on development projects. Their mission is to build a society in which citizens unite and act together to make a positive change in their lives. Their mission is focused on: Eliminating poverty in all forms; Offering training, facilitation, coaching services to development actors to understand public policies by strengthening the culture of monitoring and evaluation; Making development policies more effective and efficient. (Nouakchott, Mauritania)

TUBE AWÙ

Is a community association focused on research and development issues for the conservation and preservation of marine and coastal biodiversity of south Cameroon. (Ebodjé, Cameroon)

African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO)

A non-profit organization which mission is to contribute to the protection of aquatic megafauna and their habitats in Central Africa by developing synergies to improve scientific knowledge, the livelihoods of fishing communities and law enforcement. To achieve our mission, we identified four strategies including applied research and monitoring, integrated management, awareness, and capacity building. (Dizangué, Cameroon)

Cameroon Wildlife Conservation Society

Is a leading ngo in Cameroon founded to provide technical assistance in the area of nature conservation and sustainable development. Their mission is centered around collaboration with the Government of Cameroon, local communities, and other stakeholders to protect critical ecosystems and promote sustainable natural resource use and livelihood of local communities. (Mouanko, Cameroon)

Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa

Is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization that seeks to promote ocean governance and maritime security in Africa. CEMLAWS Africa combines research expertise, policy understanding and practical insights to deliver responses to maritime issues through law and policy analysis and advice, training and capacity-building, collaboration, and guided deliberations. (Accra, Ghana)

Friends of the Nation (FoN)

Is a non-profit-making, non-governmental organization (NGO) involved in socio-environmental advocacy. The organization focuses on empowering coastal communities (women and marginalized people in particular) to articulate and voice their interests in tenure rights processes, to promote transparency in the management of the fishery sector and to provide alternative livelihood options to fishers and processors affected by capacity reduction efforts. (Adiembra, Ghana)

The Development Institute (DI)

A non-government, non-for-profit sustainable development organization formed with a goal of creating an enabling environment for empowering Civil Society Organizations and communities to facilitate the linkage between micro and macro levels of society for sustainable development. We have been consistent in our commitment to sustainable development in Ghana, ranging from the international level to the grass roots, believing that what matters is to make a lasting impact on the ground and to give a voice to those who are overlooked by global and national politics. (Accra, Ghana)

Hen Mpoano

Is a non-governmental organization focused on developing initiatives related to coastal and marine governance. Their mission is to provide technical, policy and extension support to actors in government, private sector and civil society through capacity building, research, networking and project development in fisheries and coastal ecosystem governance. (Takoradi, Ghana)

Yayasan Pesisir Lestari (YPL)

Is a marine conservation organisation that promotes the empowerment of coastal communities in managing their marine and fishery resources. In cooperation with Blue Ventures, Pesisir Lestari is building partnerships with organisations with similar dreams, working with coastal communities in various provinces in Indonesia. Together with partners, they work with the vision of improving the welfare of coastal communities, in line with sustainable management of fisheries and marine resources. (HQs Bali, Indonesia)

NGO Africa Watch

Is an online independent non-profit media organization created to ensure citizens and non-state actors have access to quality information and adequate capacity building of information distribution. Their thematic areas include human rights and environment (among others), using traditional media primarily (i.e. radio, print, and television). (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA)

An international non-profit organization that bridges the gaps between communities, local movements, national organizations, governments, and international authorities. AIDA uses the law and science to protect the environment and communities suffering from environmental harm, primarily in Latin America, but the scope of their work stretches throughout the Americas. (Bogota, Colombia)

SmartFish Rescate de Valor, AC

Provides assistance and advice to fishers to fish more sustainably. They do so by supporting fishermen in developing their business skills to sell their products. (La Paz, Mexico)

Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA)

An international non-profit organization that bridges the gaps between communities, local movements, national organizations, governments, and international authorities. AIDA uses the law and science to protect the environment and communities suffering from environmental harm, primarily in Latin America, but the scope of their work stretches throughout the Americas. (Mexico City, Mexico)