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The expert group will mobilise knowledge and foster new partnerships towards the viability and sustainability of small-scale fisheries communities. The group will provide practical examples of how well-managed small-scale fisheries can be agents of transformative change towards sustainable seafood systems and make this information available to decision-makers in the Latin American context.
TBTI Global has formed a partnership project ‘Small-scale Fisheries in Latin America’ with The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI), a global network that supports and promotes multisector dialogue and action around sustainable, rights-based and inclusive food systems.
The objective of the ‘Small-scale Fisheries in Latin America’ project is to establish national networks, or hubs, of researchers and stakeholders in support of small-scale fisheries in five Latin American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. The work of these networks, designated as TBTI country hubs, will focus on emphasising the contribution of small-scale fisheries to food security, wellbeing, and ecosystem health, and enhancing their presence in national policies and development agendas.