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Solar energy and the cold chain

A guide for small-scale fisheries interventions

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 200 p.

Author Rincon, L.; Ward, A.; Vaskalis, I.; Milani, M.; Gallego, J.; Morese, M.M.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-139916-3

Series title Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper

Series number No. 104

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5864en

Synopsis (short abstract) The publication provides a layman's guide to the use of solar energy for cold chain purposes in small-scale fisheries. It provides general guidance for field-level operatives and decision-makers on the choices, benefits and challenges related to solar energy use and uptake in small-scale fisheries. It provides technical specifications to aid procurement of equipment. The publication contributes to the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication.

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Rincon, L., Ward, A., Vaskalis, I., Milani, M., Gallego, J. & Morese, M.M. 2025. Solar energy and the cold chain – A guide for small-scale fisheries interventions. Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper, No. 104. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd5864en

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