WG7 workplan The component Knowledge Integration encompasses synergy creation, knowledge mobilization and capacity building. Findings from the global analysis of small-scale fisheries (Component 1) and from the in-depth studies ...read more
WG5 workplan Defending the Beach (WG5) look at what type of mechanisms are required to secure livelihoods, physical space and rights for small-scale fishing people. The work of this group involves spatial and temporal analysis of tr...read more
WG3 workplan Broadening the Scope (WG3) focuses on what aspects of small-scale fisheries need to be accounted for and emphasized in order to increase awareness of their actual and potential social contributions and their overall ...read more
WG2 workplan Strengthening the Base (WG2) investigates how to improve economic viability and increase resilience to large-scale processes Through modelling, scenario analysis and case studies, WG2 explores ways to help increase ...read more
WG1 workplan The component Global Analysis focuses on defining and developing an on-line information system for small-scale fisheries (ISSF) to capture, store and communicate key parameters, and to undertake multi-level and mult...read more
North America workplan North America will focus on questions of access to ocean spaces, fish resources, markets and livelihoods, and on the dynamics of socio-ecological change in fishing communities over time. Key issues include working wi...read more
Europe workplan Europe will conduct an overview of the SSF characteristics, state and conditions in Europe, examine ways to improve market possibilities for this sector, and contribute to the current discussion about SSF governance, in...read more
Africa workplan As research about SSF is disconnected and patchy in Africa, the team will develop a profile of SSF for Africa and create an ‘economic viability assessment’ framework. Case studies will be carried out in Namibia, Ango...read more
Concept note: Governing the Governance Small-scale fisheries (SSF) are important for their contribution to society and because of what they mean to the millions of people who actually live this fishery. How SSF perform in these respects is an overarching conc...read more