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Who pays for sustainability in the small-scale fisheries in the global south?

I., Lopez-Ercilla and L., Rocha-Tejeda and S., Fulton and M.J., Espinosa-Romero and J., Torre and F.J., Fernandez Rivera-Melo (2024) Who pays for sustainability in the small-scale fisheries in the global south? Ecological Economics, 226. p. 15.

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Abstract

Marine conservation and sustainable fisheries require diversified funding sources to align with Sustainable Development Goals. This study examined seven Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs) and seven community marine reserves in Mexico, spanning 60 months. FIPs averaged $60,296 USD annually, with variations based on FIP type and accessibility. Marine reserves required $2343.16 USD per square kilometer over 17 months, varying based on size and location. Private funding covered 91.5 % of costs, primarily from philanthropic donations (69.5 %) and fishing organizations (21 %), with a minor contribution from markets (1 %, only in FIPs). Public funding constituted 8.5 %, split between academia (4.5 %, only in reserves) and governmental sources (4 %). Despite efforts to engage other stakeholders, philanthropy remained the dominant funding source, most FIPs couldn't access a price premium and markets didn't support marine reserves. Community reserves heavily relied on philanthropy, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. Incorporating in-kind contributions, mainly from fishing organizations and communities, is crucial, particularly in small-scale fisheries in the Global South. Strengthening community agreements and public-private coordination is essential to attract new investments for small-scale fisheries' sustainability, addressing institutional challenges in the Global South.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Marine Conservation, Sustainable Fisheries, Small-scale Fisheries, Sustainable Development Goals, Fishing Communities, Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs), Marine Reserves, Fisheries Organizations
Subjects: Right to Resources
Depositing User: Kokila ICSF Krish
Date Deposited: 01 Mar 2025 08:04
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2025 08:04
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/21376

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