CFS Policy Convergence Products Database

Promote the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 'Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries' to increase the contribution of fisheries to food security.

Collect information and data to improve knowledge regarding the impacts of climate change on fish harvesting and farming, and monitor the impact of climate change on fisheries resources.

Mainstream and integrate climate change adaptation in fisheries and aquaculture policies, and include fisheries and aquaculture considerations in policies on climate change, as appropriate.

Identify and promote policies, programmes and activities aimed at addressing the impact of land-based agriculture, including the management of pollutants, sediments and nutrients to receiving coastal and inland waters.

Seize the opportunities and address the challenges of aquaculture development

Promote and support research, innovation, and development initiatives that aim at enhancing the contribution of sustainable aquaculture to food security and nutrition with due consideration to improved feed efficiency and disease control.

Promote the development and implementation of south-south as well as north-south cooperation, to encourage sharing and learning experiences in aquaculture.

Recognize the contribution of small-scale fisheries

Recognize the specific contribution of small-scale fisheries to food security and nutrition.

Promote and support the implementation of the 'Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication' (VGSSF), with respect to food security and nutrition.

Take into account the requirements of small-scale fisheries in the design and implementation of national and international policies and programmes related to fisheries, including investment plans, as appropriate.

Support local organizations to foster the integration of small-scale fisheries into the decision-making processes.

Enhance fish market's and trade's contribution to food security and nutrition

Promote the inclusion of food security and nutrition in the objectives of policies and mechanisms related to fish trade.

Strive to develop, promote and facilitate fish trade in support of food security and nutrition, while avoiding creation of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Seek to avoid trade measure that may disadvantage small-scale fisheries and small-scale aquaculture.

Promote a fair return along the fish value chain and encourage direct trade linkages between fish producers and consumers with due consideration to food safety.

Improve social protection and labour rights

Strive to improve the working conditions of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, including safety at sea, promoting decent work, eliminating forced and child labour and developing social protection systems.

Explore ways to integrate the enforcement of fishing and labour regulations.