Fishery livelihoods
Safety at sea for small-scale fishers (Indonesian language)
2021
This manual on safety at sea for small-scale fishers aims to contribute to a culture of safety awareness among fisherfolk, reduce the number of accidents and increase the chances of survival if accidents occur. The manual provides guidance on safety matters related to the work on a small-scale fishing vessel (e.g. fire safety, deck safety, lifesaving equipment, lighting and ventilation), personal safety and navigation safety. Checks and procedures to be performed before a fishing...
Demographic change in Asian fishing communities: Drivers, outcomes and potential impacts
2020
This publication contains recent work on demographic change in selected Asian fishing communities as well as the highlights of a regional consultative workshop organized on the subject. The desk and case studies and regional consultative workshop were conducted prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. In the overall conclusions and recommendations section, some reflections on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to demographic change are presented.
Lessons learned note: Ten lessons for more effective co-management in small-scale fisheries.
2013
This document which is aimed at government, NGOs and donor agencies involved in rural development, provides lessons learned (good and bad) and recommendations based on three years of field activities to facilitate co-management of inshore fisheries across six south and southeast Asian countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.