The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) took part in a meeting organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in Puerto Barrios, Izabal. The main focus was to promote job inclusion for people with disabilities in the fishing sector and related technical activities.
Technical staff from the Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DIPESCA), which operates under the Vice Ministry of Agricultural Health and Regulations (VISAR), discussed challenges and opportunities to strengthen inclusive participation within the fisheries value chain. They addressed ways to improve equity, accessibility, and sustainable economic development in this field.
During the meeting, agreements were reached that include DIPESCA sharing its experiences at an upcoming regional forum titled “Fisheries and Climate Change.” This event is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at Rafael Landívar University in Zacapa. The goal is to encourage experience-sharing, analysis, and proposals concerning climate change effects on fisheries activity and aquatic ecosystems.
"With these actions, MAGA reaffirms its commitment to social inclusion and strengthening the national fisheries sector through initiatives that integrate sustainability, participation, and equity," stated MAGA.
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