New resources produced to raise awareness about ALDFG in Sri Lanka

New resources produced to raise awareness about ALDFG in Sri Lanka

Rachael Gallagher | 31st Jul 2025

As part of a contract on ALDFG in Sri Lanka  ERC organised an outreach campaign to raise awareness on the effect of ALDFG and mismanagement of end-of-life fishing gear (EOLFG) on the marine environment. A suite of outreach materials were produced and shared with key stakeholders to promote awareness of ALDFG-related challenges and to encourage more sustainable practices. These resources included:

  • An open-access online resource repository (via Google Drive)
  • Translated Standard Operating Procedures for ALDFG management (available in Sinhala and Tamil)
  • ‘Train the Trainer’ workshops and capacity-building sessions
  • Informative posters featuring QR codes linking to further resources (2 examples are pictured)
  • Durable laminate cards for distribution aboard fishing vessels
  • A short educational film
  • Targeted social media engagement (primarily via Facebook) 
  • Academic journal articles currently in development

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If you’d like to learn more about the results of this ALDFG project or similar initiatives, please visit the project pages on this website or get in touch with us directly.

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