Transferring environmentally sound fishery technology

Description

Transferring environmentally sound fishery technology involves the systematic dissemination and adoption of sustainable fishing methods, gear, and practices to reduce overfishing, bycatch, and habitat destruction. This strategy focuses on equipping fishers and communities with tools and knowledge that minimize ecological impact while maintaining livelihoods. Key actions include training, demonstration projects, and support for local adaptation, directly addressing resource depletion and environmental degradation in fisheries through practical, scalable solutions.

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.

Agenda 21 recommends providing for the transfer of environmentally sound technology to develop fisheries, aquaculture and mariculture, particularly to developing countries.