Artisanal Fishers On The Kenyan Coast

Author : Jan C. Hoorweg,Barasa Wangila,A. Allan Degen
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004178083

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Artisanal Fishers on the Kenyan Coast by Jan C. Hoorweg,Barasa Wangila,A. Allan Degen Pdf

Overexploitation of natural resources is often associated with poverty among local populations. A multi-disciplinary team studied artisanal fishers along the Kenyan coast on the Indian Ocean. The main focus of the research was on income diversification of fishers, the pressure on marine resources and the relation between the two. Income diversification did not reduce the pressure on the marine environment. Rather, indications are that many part-time fishers are entering the profession. Moreover, fishers with alternative employment stayed in-shore and used damaging gear more often. Policies to stimulate employment opportunities for coastal communities cannot be expected to lessen the pressure on marine resources and need to be planned carefully in terms of industry location, labour requirements and degree of coastal pollution.

Author : Marcel Rutten,André Leliveld,Dick Foeken
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789047442660

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Inside Poverty and Development in Africa by Marcel Rutten,André Leliveld,Dick Foeken Pdf

Thinking about development in Africa requires an appreciation of at least two sets of ideas. It is not sufficient to stress the ubiquity of failure, malnutrition, disease, predatory states and war; one also has to recognize that important aspects of the lives of millions of ordinary people have been transformed over the last five decades. All contributions in this book give insight into the heterogeneity of poverty and development processes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and confront the ideas, concepts and assumptions that lie behind pro-poor policies with their empirical findings.

Author : Matthias Wolff,Sebastian C.A. Ferse,Hugh Govan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031178795

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Challenges in Tropical Coastal Zone Management by Matthias Wolff,Sebastian C.A. Ferse,Hugh Govan Pdf

This book focuses on tropical coasts, which are highly vulnerable due to a multitude of stressors. Population growth is substantial, habitats are lost and biodiversity is reduced at an alarming rate, severely affecting many ecosystem services. This situation calls for sound coastal management and the effective engagement of all relevant stakeholders. About two decades ago the M.Sc. program ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) was created at Bremen University (Germany) to train young scientists for a professional engagement in the complex field of tropical coastal and resource management. This book provides a platform for those Alumni to report on their work experiences and findings in their home countries and covers all regions of the tropical belt. Part I of the book provides a short review of the state of the tropical ocean and its resources and of international attempts towards sustainable ocean management starting with the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in 1992. Part II deals with country case studies, and part III focuses on an evaluation & synopsis of those contributions. Emerging key issues for management and conservation of the tropical coastal environments are presented and critical challenges on the path towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are discussed, as are the needs for enhancing research and capacity development.

Author : Joël Nageon de Lestang
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fishery management
ISBN : 9251058210

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Study on safety at sea for small-scale fisheries by Joël Nageon de Lestang Pdf

Author : van Anrooy, R., Gietzen, T., Yang, L., Ngugi, C., Otieno, S., Essel, T.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251369210

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Assessment of fisheries innovations for investment and financing in Kenya by van Anrooy, R., Gietzen, T., Yang, L., Ngugi, C., Otieno, S., Essel, T. Pdf

To make small-scale fisheries in Kenya more sustainable, fishers need to invest in responsible fishing operations and technologies, reduce overfishing, contribute to fisheries management, and implement climate change adaptation measures. Small-scale fishers often do not have access to financial services to innovate and to make the necessary transition to sustainable fishing operations. Access to financial services will help them to innovate and adopt measures that will provide social, economic and environmental returns, the desired triple bottom line. The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) and FAO, in collaboration with the State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy in Kenya, implemented a project to analyse and improve the access of small-scale fishers to financial services in Kenya. The project identified the key finance- and fisheries sector stakeholders, carried out surveys and interviews, and conducted a techno-economic performance analysis of some small-scale fishing fleets, to investigate the potential innovations for investment. A two-day stakeholder workshop was held in 2021, in which the participants agreed to constitute a CAFI-SSF Network Kenyan Chapter. AFRACA developed and tested training materials on lending to the fisheries sector for financial service providers. This circular provides a summary of the project achievements.

Author : Jaco Barendse,Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood,Serge Raemaekers,Judy Mann-Lang,Pierre Failler
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832528853

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African ocean stewardship: Navigating ocean conservation and sustainable marine and coastal resource management in africa by Jaco Barendse,Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood,Serge Raemaekers,Judy Mann-Lang,Pierre Failler Pdf

Author : Agnieszka Latawiec,Dorice Agol
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783110450675

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Sustainability Indicators in Practice by Agnieszka Latawiec,Dorice Agol Pdf

A unique book which reflects the multifaceted nature of sustainability by bringing together authors from interdisciplinary backgrounds. The book highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with applying sustainability indicators in different socio-cultural and geographical settings. It presents a range of possible solutions to common challenges associated with the use of indicators in practice.

Author : Douglas Yates
Publisher : Vernon Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781648891595

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Illusions of Location Theory: Consequences for Blue Economy in Africa by Douglas Yates Pdf

"Illusions of Location Theory: Consequences for Blue Economy in Africa" questions the relevance of ‘location theory’ in explaining the coastal-hinterland continuum and the implications for the utilization of blue economy ecosystem in such a contested space in Africa. It pays more attention to territorial contestations, maritime disputes, vulnerabilities of landlocked states, and expansionist policies as displayed through spatial organizational regimes. These areas of investigation have previously been largely studied from the narrow perspective of ‘location’, unduly focusing on comparative advantages of ‘distance’, while neglecting the influence of ‘forces’ such as technology, ideology, and the power of mental mapping in spatial decision making. This volume puts forward the argument that the harmonious relationship between states, and efficient exploitation of the blue economy ecosystem in ways that promote peace between states, lies not only in the structural transformation of markets, but also in bridging the spatial and social divide between the coastal and hinterland societies. Thus, this work proffers possibilities for a holistic regime for managing Africa’s coastal-hinterland continuum through innovative strategies such as SMART blue economies and the infusion of the geopolitical dimension into the management of maritime and territorial diplomacy. The combination of theoretical and empirical analysis, buttressed by in-depth case studies of what works in the management of blue economy ecosystem and what does not work, make this volume ideal for researchers, students, and practitioners interested in African regional studies, African political economy, political geography, strategic military studies, governance of seas and oceans, and maritime science/diplomacy.

Author : International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831717241

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Resilience of coastal systems and their human partners by International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Pdf

This report explains the ecology and social profile of coastal systems in Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania in order to contribute to the development of effective strategies to enhance the resilience of marine and coastal systems in the Western Indian Ocean. Special consideration is given to the effects and consequences of climate change and economic development.

Author : Sean T. Fennessy,Gerald K. Mwatha,Wilfred Thiele
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251051208

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Report of the Regional Workshop on Approaches to Reducing Shrimp Trawl Bycatch in the Western Indian Ocean by Sean T. Fennessy,Gerald K. Mwatha,Wilfred Thiele Pdf

The workshop was jointly organized by the FAO Fishery Industries Division, the Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Mombasa (Kenya) and the Oceanographic Research Institute in Durban (South Africa), and was hosted by KMFRI. The participants represented national fisheries administrations, non-governmental organizations and scientific institutions. During the workshop, participants discussed existing bycatch policy and legislation, the state of bycatch knowledge and impacts of bycatch, as well as methods for reducing bycatch or improving bycatch utilization in their respective countries. The participants recommended the use of bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) in the region, to harmonize the data collection among the countries and the improved utilization of bycatch.--Publisher's description.

Author : Salif Diop,Peter Scheren,John Ferdinand Machiwa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319253701

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Estuaries: A Lifeline of Ecosystem Services in the Western Indian Ocean by Salif Diop,Peter Scheren,John Ferdinand Machiwa Pdf

This book provides recent environmental, ecological and hydrodynamic information for the major estuaries and the coastal marine systems of the Western Indian Ocean Region. It covers various functions and values of the region’s estuarine ecosystems and their respective habitats, including the land/ocean interactions that define and impact ecosystem services. The Western Indian Ocean region covered by this volume consists of the continental coastal states of Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania and the island states of Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros.

Author : Benjamin Ofori-Amoah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470583586

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Africa's Geography by Benjamin Ofori-Amoah Pdf

Africa's Geography presents a comprehensive exploration of the world’s second largest and most culturally diverse continent. Author Benjamin Ofori-Amoah challenges common misconceptions and misrepresentations of Africa from a geographical perspective, harnessing the power of modern geographic mapping technology to explore this unique continent. This text provides thorough coverage of the historical, cultural, economic, and political forces that continue to shape Africa, applying geographic context to relevant past and contemporary issues. Coverage of economic development, climate and biogeography, transportation and communication, manufacturing and commerce, and mining and agriculture provides foundational knowledge of this vast and complex continent. Ideally suited for multiple areas of classroom study, this text offers an effective and flexible pedagogical framework. Coverage of the entirety of Africa enables students to develop a cohesive portrait of the continent as a whole and identify the dynamism of its nations, cultures, and economies. Engaging and accessible narrative strengthens comprehension, while examples of historical and contemporary events increase student interest. Innovative and unique, Africa’s Geography is an essential resource for cross-disciplinary investigation of this fascinating part of the world.

Author : Svein Jentoft,Arne Eide
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400715820

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Poverty Mosaics: Realities and Prospects in Small-Scale Fisheries by Svein Jentoft,Arne Eide Pdf

Small-scale fisheries are a major source of food and employment around the world. Yet, many small-scale fishers work in conditions that are neither safe nor secure. Millions of them are poor, and often they are socially and politically marginalized. Macro-economic and institutional mechanisms are essential to address these poverty and vulnerability problems; however, interventions at the local community level are also necessary. This requires deep understanding of what poverty means to the fishers, their families and communities; how they cope with it; and the challenges they face to increase resiliency and improve their lives for the better. This book provides a global perspective, situating small-scale fisheries within the broad academic discourse on poverty, fisheries management and development. In-depth case studies from fifteen countries in Latin America, Europe, South and Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, demonstrate the enormously complex ecological, economic, social, cultural and political contexts of this sector. Conclusions for policy-making, formulated as a joint statement by the authors, argue that fisheries development, poverty alleviation, and resource management must be integrated within a comprehensive governance approach that also looks beyond fisheries. The scientific editors, Svein Jentoft and Arne Eide, are both with the Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsø, Norway.

Author : Tobias Haller,Samuel Weissman
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783643853783

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Disenchanted Modernities by Tobias Haller,Samuel Weissman Pdf

Mega-Infrastructure Projects (MIPs) represent a central element of globalized development. MIPs like the Chinese driven `Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) include large-scale agrarian, road, rail, port and energy networks. They are complex ventures involving international capital and multiple stakeholders. `Disenchanted Modernities' presents 16 case studies showing that the promise of a sustainable modern development by MIPs leave many local users disenchanted: They don't profit from the MIPs but lose access to their resources often held in common. The book describes the strategies of states and companies as well as local responses to MIPs in Asia, Africa, Americas and Europe.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251319550

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Global Conference on Tenure and User Rights in Fisheries 2018: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, Yeosu, Republic of Korea, 10–14 September 2018 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Marine and inland fisheries provide millions of people around the globe with food security and livelihood opportunities. Advancing knowledge on how the world’s marine and inland capture fisheries are accessed, used, and managed using various types of rights-based approaches (RBAs) is a crucial step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and attaining food and nutrition security and livelihood benefits. The Global Conference on Tenure and User Rights in Fisheries 2018 created a neutral platform for a wide variety of participants, including government officials; fishers from industrial, small-scale and indigenous/traditional communities; fisheries-related stakeholders; nongovernment organizations (NGOs); civil society organizations (CSOs); intergovernmental organizations (IGOs); and academics from around the world. Sharing perceptions and experiences, participants exchanged information and concrete examples through case studies on how tenure and RBAs can harmonize the concepts of responsible fisheries, social and economic development as well as ideas and concerns about the fair and equitable application of user rights in capture fisheries. UserRights 2018 was a unique event that brought together both technical expertise and practical case studies, with the objective of using this diverse knowledge to advance the SDGs.