SEEKING: Applications for 3rd Cohort of the Africa-University of British Columbia (UBC) Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows Program
The application period for the program opened on July 15, 2026 and will close on September 30, 2026.
Climate action for blue foods needs people, policy and technology – not one-off fixes
Fisheries and aquaculture strategies can build resilience but must move beyond isolated innovations towards equitable, context-specific action backed by effective policy.
Second cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows selected
Congratulations to laureates: Dr. Rael Adhiambo (Kenya) and Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Talba (Nigeria)
Addressing gendered impacts of climate change and IUU in small-scale fisheries
Researchers investigated the gendered impacts of climate change and IUU fishing and offered community-driven approaches to foster resilience, equity, and sustainability in SSFs across climate-sensitive regions.
Visiting fellows selected for inaugural cohort of Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Program
The Program is extremely pleased to announce the selection of its inaugural laureates: Dr. Cynthia A. Adinortey (Ghana) and Dr. Antony Otinga Oteng’o (Kenya).
Exploring hypothetical transfer of harmful fisheries subsidies to support low-income fishers
Not only a cheap and accessible food source, fish is also a source of income for low-income fishers working in fisheries. However, relying on fish is becoming a risky gamble.
Are you a Sub-Saharan African early career researcher?
Apply for the Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows Program. Deadline: May 15, 2024
IOF launches the Africa-UBC Oceans and Fisheries Visiting Fellows Program
This program is aimed at engaging exceptional young African researchers to build international networks that can develop ocean and freshwater sustainability solutions. DEADLINE: May 15, 2024