The Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines: Global Implementation

The Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines: Global Implementation

A comprehensive collection of global case studies examining how the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries can be implemented in practice. The book explores policy, governance, sustainability, human rights, livelihoods, and community participation across local, national, regional, and global contexts.

Key Features

• Examines global implementation of the SSF Guidelines
• Explores sustainable small-scale fisheries
• Includes detailed international case studies
• Addresses fisheries policy and governance
• Examines human rights and social justice
• Focuses on fishing communities and livelihoods
• Discusses empowerment and participation in decision-making
• Explores food security and poverty alleviation
• Covers customary tenure and self-management
• Examines market access for small-scale fishers
• Discusses ecosystem-based fisheries management
• Addresses protected areas and local knowledge
• Explores monitoring and evaluation approaches
• Highlights roles of governments, civil society, and academia
• Useful for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and fishing communities