Inland fish and fisheries integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Abigail J. Lynch (), Vittoria Elliott, Sui C. Phang, Julie E. Claussen, Ian Harrison, Karen J. Murchie, E. Ashley Steel and Gretchen L. Stokes
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Abigail J. Lynch: National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Vittoria Elliott: Smithsonian Institution
Sui C. Phang: The Ohio State University
Julie E. Claussen: Fisheries Conservation Foundation
Ian Harrison: Conservation International
Karen J. Murchie: John G. Shedd Aquarium
E. Ashley Steel: University of Washington
Gretchen L. Stokes: University of Florida

Nature Sustainability, 2020, vol. 3, issue 8, 579-587

Abstract: Abstract Inland fish provide food for billions and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide and are integral to effective freshwater ecosystem function, yet the recognition of these services is notably absent in development discussions and policies, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How might the SDGs be enhanced if inland fishery services were integrated into policies and development schemes? Here, we examine the relationships between inland fish, sustainable fisheries, and functioning freshwater systems and the targets of the SDGs. Our goal is to highlight synergies across the SDGs, particularly No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Life on Land (SDG 15), that can be achieved with the inclusion of these overlooked inland fishery services.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1038/s41893-020-0517-6

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