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Making the case for gender-inclusive fisheries governance, policies and climate adaptation

Oloko, Ayodele and Teh, Louise and Billon, Philippe Le and Cheung, William and Harper, Sarah and Sumaila, Ussif Rashid (2024) Making the case for gender-inclusive fisheries governance, policies and climate adaptation. Discover Oceans, 1 (33). p. 14.

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Official URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44289-0...

Abstract

Gender equality has been a key consideration for policymakers and natural resource managers in assessing climate risk and developing effective adaptation strategies. However, the interests and concerns of women in relation to climate-related planning and fisheries policies are often neglected. This underrepresentation of women, particularly from developing countries, poses a risk of overlooking opportunities to support vulnerable fishing communities. Additionally, it inadvertently increases the vulnerability of marginalized women fisherfolk. This paper reviews 122 refereed publications on the empowerment of local fishing communities, gender participation in fisheries governance, development, and the need to consider gender dimensions in climate adaptation programs worldwide. It highlights the socio-economic impacts of climate change on livelihood and discusses potential adaptation measures. The findings support the adoption of frameworks and policies that provide alternative metrics for women's empowerment, inclusion in fisheries governance, and climate adaptation strategies. The study also offers recommendations for governments, non-governmental organizations, and development agencies responsible for fisheries governance and climate adaptation initiatives.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Climate Change, Gender, Fisheries Policy, Fisheries Governance, Vulnerability, Natural Resource, Adaptation, Fishing Communities, Women
Subjects: Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Depositing User: Kokila ICSF Krish
Date Deposited: 18 Sep 2025 10:56
Last Modified: 18 Sep 2025 10:56
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22241

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