Implementing improved governance of tenure in fisheries. A technical guide to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security

This Guide has been developed to assist in the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (the VGGT) with regard to fisheries in marine and inland waters. It explains the characteristics of the fisheries sector and provides technical guidance. Its purpose is to contribute to the achievement of the VGGT objectives in respect of the improvement of governance of tenure in fisheries. Special attention is given to small-scale fisheries considering the sector's particular importance to food security and nutrition, poverty eradication, equitable development and sustainable resource utilization.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: 185034 FAO, Rome (Italy). Fisheries and Aquaculture Dept. eng
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Rome (Italy) FAO 2013
Subjects:land tenure, land rights, marine fisheries, inland fisheries, small-scale fisheries, fishery resources, ownership, fishing rights, governance, legal frameworks, guidelines,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3420e.pdf
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