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Improved Data Methodology for Sustainable Management of Inland Fisheries Resources in the West Balkans - TCP/RER/3706

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The region of Central and Eastern Europe enjoys a wealth of freshwater resources in terms of lakes and rivers, with aquatic biodiversity that supports riparian communities through capture fisheries and sport fishing providing for domestic consumption, markets and eco tourism services The fisheries are mostly artisanal and small scale, with some limited commercial fleets on the larger lakes Recreational sport fishing is especially valuable in Europe and growing in value in the West Balkans region, as eco tourism creates additional employment, especially for women However, there exist several threats to freshwater biodiversity and inland fisheries, including lack of scientific information, inadequate data collection and freshwater management plans that undervalue or ignore the contribution of inland fisheries The inland fisheries of Europe are also faced by a number of unique problems caused by the many competing uses of the freshwater environment, some of which have detrimental and irreversible impacts on freshwater capture fisheries In addition, the freshwater rivers and lakes of Europe cross international boundaries and shared fisheries resources are often not managed in a collaborative way Finally, inland fisheries are undervalued by policy makers in terms of their contribution to livelihoods, recreation and food security Member countries in the West Balkans region have expressed concerns about the lack of tools for data collection, measurement and management of their inland fisheries This project addressed these concerns by assessing current practices in three countries of the region, and by developing good practices guidelines to assist policy makers and stakeholders to facilitate the sustainable management of freshwater fisheries in the region.

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