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<p>DFID works closely with partner Governments to promote sustainable fishing practices,
helping to reduce the impacts of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in West
Africa and across the world.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our commitment to protecting
the global environment, the Government has provided £250 million in funding to the
Global Environment Facility’s 7<sup>th</sup> replenishment (2018-2022), which helps
strengthen the management of fisheries and marine-protected areas.</p><p> </p><p>DFID
provides a core contribution to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation,
which supports countries in sustainable fisheries management. Progress is set out
in their flagship report ‘State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’.</p><p> </p><p>DFID
is also supporting sustainable small-scale aquaculture through the Consultative Group
for International Agricultural Research, and our support has contributed to improving
the fish-based livelihoods of 51,235 households and 72,264 people.</p>
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