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Samoa · Pacific
Samoa’s Moli Amosa Iakopo sees a future in fisheries beyond catching fish. In this Pacific Community feature, she describes how skills, technology and support for businesses could open opportunities for young people and women.
Pacific Community · 23 Sep 2026
Kenya · Indian Ocean
Community scout Shabani Hamisi and fellow residents care for the mangroves of Gazi Bay. UNEP’s 2018 account follows the people whose conservation work helped fund village water supplies and schools.
UNEP · Earlier story · 10 May 2018
Brazil · Atlantic
Fishing supports Jadeir Regina Nascimento’s family in coastal Brazil. In Oceana’s 2023 interviews, she and other fisherwomen call for recognition of work from gathering shellfish to making nets and processing the catch.
Oceana · Earlier story · 8 Mar 2023
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