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Exploring hypothetical transfer of harmful fisheries subsidies to support low-income fishers

Exploring hypothetical transfer of harmful fisheries subsidies to support low-income fishers

Not only a cheap and accessible food source, fish is also a source of income for low-income fishers working in fisheries. However, relying on fish is becoming a risky gamble.

Posted in 2024, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Africa, coastal countries, coastline, finance, fishers, fishing fleets, IOF Research Associates, least developed countries, Louise Teh, low-income fishers, nutrition, Pacific Islands, poverty, Rashid Sumaila, Research, subsidies

Countries likely missing out on revenue from catch share fisheries

Countries likely missing out on revenue from catch share fisheries

Despite harvesting an estimated global value of US$17.7 billion worth of fish, many catch share fisheries may be paying little or no royalties on their harvests, with countries likely foregoing this potential source of revenue.

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Blue economy, finance, fisheries economics, fisheries management, IOF alumni, IOF students, marine catches, ocean economy, Villy Christensen

Study identifies major barriers to financing a sustainable ocean economy

Study identifies major barriers to financing a sustainable ocean economy

A Paris Agreement type effort may be required to financing a sustainable global ocean economy that benefits society and businesses in both developing and developed countries.

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Blue economy, faculty, finance, IOF Research Associates, Louise Teh, ocean economy, ocean governance, Rashid Sumaila, Research, sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), World Ocean Day

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