Small-scale fisheries

Small-scale fisheries

Strategic Objective 1 brief - major area of work

Year of publication 2015

Pages 4p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Fish is an integral part of our diet, providing an important source of animal protein and nutrients for much of the world’s population, and should be a key element of every food security and nutrition strategy. FAO works towards: (i) integrating sustainable fish production and consumption in food security and other related strategies at all levels; (ii) strengthening the capacity of public institutions and other partners to support the fisheries and aquaculture sector to fully contribute to fo od security and nutrition; (iii) empowering small-scale fishers and fish farmers and their communities to participate effectively in decision-making processes and to realize their right to food; (iv) promoting sustainable fish consumption as a valuable source of energy, protein and essential nutrients.

Language English

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