Challenging the Blue Economy: Voices from Artisanal Fishing Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean

Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger (), Elyse Mills, Beatriz Mesquita, Vivienne Solis Rivera, Henrique Calori Kefalás and Andre Carlo Colonese
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Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger: Autonomous University of Barcelona
Elyse Mills: International Collective in Support of Fishworkers
Beatriz Mesquita: International Collective in Support of Fishworkers
Vivienne Solis Rivera: International Collective in Support of Fishworkers
Henrique Calori Kefalás: International Collective in Support of Fishworkers
Andre Carlo Colonese: Autonomous University of Barcelona

Development, 2023, vol. 66, issue 1, 95-104

Abstract: Abstract This article examines the prevailing blue economy narrative in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing its inherent inequities. It focuses on the perspectives of artisanal fisher leaders from 16 countries who participated in a regional workshop organized by the International Collective in Support of Fishworkers in Brazil in the context of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fisherfolks’ perspectives align well with recent calls for ‘Blue Justice’, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of health, food security and sovereignty, culture, identity, and environmental protection. It also underscores the significance of gender equity and youth involvement in small-scale artisanal fisheries, solidarity among fishers, and adherence to the FAO’s Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines). Latin American and Caribbean fisher leaders argue for a model of development that recognizes and mitigates inherent inequities, promotes inclusivity, safeguards rights, and empowers communities to exercise sovereignty over their local ecosystems.

Keywords: Sustainable small-scale fisheries; SFF Guidelines; Blue justice; Fisherfolks; FAO; Fishworkers; Gender action plan; Gender equality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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