Latin America and Caribbean

Impact Stories
Latin America and Caribbean
Women and food security

Working for greater representation of women in artisanal fisheries

"Like many women, I am several roles in a single person: mother, wife, housewife, worker, social leader, and micro-entrepreneur, but one of the most important, and I say this with great pride, is that I am a woman of the sea." Carmen Díaz Vargas, artisanal fisher, shipowner and diver's assistant, Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile.

Coastal climate resilience
Latin America and Caribbean

Portraits of Change: Chile | Zoila Bustamante

Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture are key to food security, livelihoods and a sustainable oceans future. These are their stories of resilience in the face of climate change and a changing ocean.

Latin America and Caribbean
Ocean governance

Ocean Witness Patricio Merino, Chile

“I am doing what I like most: protecting our coast and ocean.”

Latin America and Caribbean
Sustainable blue economy

Ocean Witness Julián Marcial, Ecuador

“The ocean not only provides for us today; we have to leave something for tomorrow.”

Latin America and Caribbean
Ocean governance
Women and food security

Ocean Witness Sara Coliumo, Chile

“The fisherwomen of Coliumo feel more empowered now.”

Latin America and Caribbean

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