Integrating small scale artisanal fisheries development in marine planning

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends integrating small-scale artisanal fisheries development in marine and coastal planning, taking into account the interests and, where appropriate, encouraging representation of fishermen, small-scale fisher-workers, women, local communities and indigenous people.

1. Funding small scale farming
2. Ensuring sustainable use of marine living resources under national jurisdiction
3. Developing small-scale fisheries
4. Developing fisheries
5. Adopting planning approaches serving multiple goals

1. Improving socio-economic situation of small scale fishermen

1. Establishing crafts cooperative

1. Undeveloped
2. Underdevelopment
3. Overdevelopment
4. Development