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Coastal fisheries play a crucial role in society. They contribute to food security, as well as economic and social development.

Yet, no coordinated efforts existed to promote more sustainable use and management of this sector. The Coastal Fisheries Initiative was developed to fill this gap.

The initiative focuses on:

Policy: Incorporating environmental, social and economic sustainability into policies, as well as legal and regulatory frameworks.

People: Improving the capacity and capability of fishing nations, regional management bodies and local communities in sustainable fisheries management.

Partnerships: Promoting public-private partnerships for responsible investment in the seafood value chain.

CFI provides hands-on support to coastal fisheries in six countries across three geographies: Indonesia, Latin America (Ecuador and Peru) and West Africa (Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal).

By pulling together best practices from all those experiences, the initiative aims to develop more holistic processes and integrated approaches to coastal fisheries management.