Blue Economy Connect (BEC)
Description
Blue Economy Connect is a youth-led, dynamic platform dedicated to empowering the youth in the blue economy sector in Ghana (and across Africa). Through collaboration, networking, policy engagement, and innovation, youth, youth leaders, and youth-led organizations collaborate and co-create impactful programs/projects that meet their own needs & the evolving demands of the sector.
Contact Information
Name
Blue Economy Connect (BEC)
Contact
Address
Nungua,
Accra,
Ghana
Accra,
Ghana
Countries of operation
Countries of operation: Africa, Ghana
Languages
Languages: English
Types of assistance provided by Blue Economy Connect (BEC)
Environmental Issues
Animal Welfare
Bycatch
Climate change
Ecological risk assessments
Lost/Ghost gear initiatives
Low Impact Fishing Technology
Plastic and Chemical waste disposal
Stock Assessment/Management
General Assistance
Assistance with Community Catch Self-Assessment - Environmental
Assistance with Community Catch Self-Assessment - Social
Financial assistance
Fishery Management
Marketing/Networking services assistance
Social Issues
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Health and Safety Systems and Equipment
Health and Safety Training
Labour Terms and Relations
Social risk assessments
Vessel safety and equipment
Worker greivance machanisms