The Unintended Consequences of the Yangtze River Fishing Ban: A Deep Dive into the Economy and Culture of Hongze Lake

Suya Xiong ()
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Suya Xiong: Nanjing Foreign Language School

A chapter in Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2023), 2023, pp 201-210 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the comprehensive effects of the Yangtze River’s fishing ban policy on Hongze Lake’s ecology, economy, and cultural heritage. We explore the policy’s unintended ecological and socio-economic repercussions. Our analysis underscores the economic challenges faced by local fishing communities and the concurrent erosion of their cultural traditions. Ecologically, the ban presents a mixed outcome: it aids the recovery of specific fish species, enhancing ecosystem stability and conserving endangered species, yet it also inadvertently promotes harmful algal blooms through unchecked fish population growth and overconsumption of aquatic vegetation. To safeguard the delicate balance between conservation objectives and the well-being of affected communities, a holistic and participatory approach to policy formulation is imperative. By acknowledging the socio-economic challenges faced by the fishing communities, policymakers can mitigate the detrimental consequences and protect the cultural heritage intertwined with local fishing practices. The findings of this research contribute to a nuanced understanding of the complexities associated with fishing ban policies. Furthermore, the study provides valuable insights into the formulation and execution of future policies, highlighting the importance of comprehensive strategies that address ecological concerns while safeguarding the socio-economic and cultural fabric of affected communities.

Keywords: Fishing ban; Hongze lake; ecosystem; culture; economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-344-3_25

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