Fisheries technician gains valuable experience in Japan and Solomon Islands |01 August 2026

Nelly Chang‑Time is among a group of fisheries professionals from small island developing states who took part in the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Knowledge Co‑Creation Programme, focused on the sustainable use of fisheries resources through the diversification of fisheries‑based livelihoods.

The programme brought together fisheries professionals to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in sustainable fisheries management, while exploring approaches to improve management, empower coastal communities, and promote practices such as fisheries cooperatives, aquaculture, value addition, and responsible fishing to safeguard marine resources for future generations.

The seven‑week programme, which concluded yesterday, included five weeks in Okinawa, Japan, followed by two weeks in the Solomon Islands.

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