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| Fisheries, sustainability and development - Blue Book | ||||
| This "Blue book" describes global fisheries and aquaculture from the points of view of sustainable ecosystems, economy, trade and development. To be ordered from the Academy. | ||||
| Fishes constitute a major part of the aquatic ecosystems that cover about 2/3 of the world. Fisheries provide nutritious food of major importance as well as livelihoods, export incomes, recreation, etc., and could play an important role for development and poverty reduction. However, donors and developing countries have failed fully to take advantage of the potential. Fish stocks are under pressure in most parts of the world. Capture fisheries cannot satisfy the increasing demand for fish and shellfish. Responsible and profitable aquaculture has to be promoted, and changes are urgently needed to make the fisheries sector more sustainable, both ecologically and socio-economically. How can the unsatisfying status of so many valuable fish stocks all over the world be improved, and the increasing demand for fish and shellfish met in the long run? How can fisheries in developed and developing countries progress in harmony, and at the same time contribute to sustainable development? These and similar questions are the object of a keen international discussion. This book aims at contributing to this discussion, with topical scientific data and an overview of current knowledge. The issue of fisheries is wide, complex and partly controversial. Therefore, a book like this has to present subject matters from different angles. Special attention is paid to fish stock conservation and to fisheries in developing countries. The book was presented at a special seminar on 13 October 2009 at the Academy - see the invitation to the right! More information about this book: Eva Ronquist, tel. +46 (0)8-54 54 77 06. To be ordered: SEK 100, VAT included (except postage). Order here! Download "Fisheries, Sustainability and Development 2009" (7 MB) to the right! Subscribe on newsletter about new publications here! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ More information about the Academy publications: Ylva Nordin, tel. +46 8 54 54 77 03 or e-mail Ylva Nordin. To the top of the page! |
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