The Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of La Laguna, in conjunction with the GOBAMP2 Project and Too Big To Ignore partnership, are pleased to announce a symposium on “European Small-Scale Fisheries and Global Linkages”, to be held from June 29 -July 1, 2016 in Tenerife, Spain. The purpose of the symposium is to share and discuss issues affecting the sustainability of small-scale fisheries (SSF) in Europe and explore linkages to global SSF, especially through markets and stewardship efforts. The symposium will cover the following topics:

* Current knowledge on SSF in Europe

* Governance challenges for SSF in Europe (in the context of the new Common Fisheries Policy, Blue Growth Agenda and the Voluntary Guidelines on Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries), including issues related to tenure and access rights

* European small-scale fishing communities, with a focus on diversity, livelihood diversification and tourism, roles of women and engagement of youth in fisheries

* Market opportunities for SSF in a global context

* Synergies between SSF, marine protected areas, stewardship and other conservation efforts

This event is an opportunity for researchers and SSF practitioners from all over Europe to build networks and discuss capacity development to address issues related to SSF in the region. The symposium is open to anyone interested in learning about and linking to SSF in Europe, particularly through markets and stewardship initiatives. The symposium will have one day devoted to activities related to fisher's organizations, and we call for participation from anyone interested in building local research and governance capacity for fishers, fishers' organizations, and fishing communities in Europe and beyond. Researchers and practitioners interested in improving market access for SSF worldwide, as well as those interested in enhancing stewardship in SSF are encouraged to participate.

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