Tamil Nadu State Consultation on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) was successfully held on 16 October 2026 at the Fishery Survey of India, Kasimedu, Chennai. Organised by PLANT Trust in association with FIFO, with the support of the Bay of Bengal Programme – Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), and hosted by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI), Chennai, the consultation brought together fishermen, fisherwomen, fishing crew members, boat owners, fish traders, government officials, fisheries leaders, researchers, civil society organisations, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and other stakeholders. The discussions focused on sustainable fisheries management, livelihood security, safety at sea, women's participation, climate resilience, marine biodiversity conservation, and community-based fisheries management. The consultation provided a valuable platform to share field experiences and develop recommendations for strengthening sustainable fisheries and improving the livelihoods of fishing communities. Together, let us work towards sustainable fisheries, resilient fishing communities, and healthy oceans. 🌱