Prohibiting destructive fishing practices

Description

Prohibiting destructive fishing practices involves implementing and enforcing regulations that ban methods such as bottom trawling, blast fishing, and cyanide fishing, which cause severe harm to marine ecosystems. This strategy aims to protect vulnerable habitats, preserve fish stocks, and ensure long-term sustainability of fisheries. Key actions include monitoring fishing activities, establishing marine protected areas, promoting sustainable alternatives, and penalizing violations to restore ecological balance and secure livelihoods dependent on healthy marine environments.

Implementation

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.