A Sustainable, equitable, small-scale fisheries: The Following statement was issued at the national summit for small-scale fishers, held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, during 1-2 November 2007

ICSF, International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (2007) A Sustainable, equitable, small-scale fisheries: The Following statement was issued at the national summit for small-scale fishers, held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, during 1-2 November 2007. Samudra Report (48). pp. 22-24. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

This is a historic moment as it is the first time in South Africa’s history that small-scale fishers have been recognized by government and come together to participate in a national summit, together with government representatives and representatives from civil society; We comprise many different fisher communities, traditionally harvesting marine resources from the nearshore zone for our livelihoods. Some fishers harvest for immediate food security, others harvest for both food and for a cash income to cover their basic needs;

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.SAM0623
Keywords:	Samudra Report, ICSF, South Africa, Small-scale Fisheries, Traditional Communities, Traditional Practices, Fishing Rights, Access Rights, Territorial Use Rights in Fisheries (TURF)
Subjects:	Right to Resources
Depositing User:	Chitti Babu ICSF
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2021 07:32
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 05:48
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/1185

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