Target B

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Local Fishermen's Cooperatives: Formed by small-scale fishers to collectively market and sell their catch, share resources, and advocate for their interests.
Fishermen's Associations: Bring together small-scale fishers to address common challenges, share information, and collectively work towards sustainable fishing practices.
Community Fisheries Development Councils: Develop community-based fisheries management strategies, supporting small-scale fishers in navigating regulations and ensuring sustainable practices.
Marine Conservation Societies: Focus on both conservation and supporting small-scale fishers, promoting responsible fishing methods, and helping them adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Fishermen's Welfare Foundations: Provide support services to small-scale fishers, including health services, educational programs, and financial assistance during lean seasons.
Local Seafood Marketing Initiatives: Promote and market locally caught seafood from small-scale fishers, helping them access broader markets and ensuring fair prices.
Fishermen's Training Centers: Provide training and skill development opportunities for small-scale fishers, empowering them with the knowledge to enhance their livelihoods.
Coastal Resilience Networks: Build resilience in coastal communities, including small-scale fishers, by addressing issues such as climate change, natural disasters, and economic fluctuations.
Small-Scale Fisheries Research Institutes: Conduct research on small-scale fisheries, providing valuable data and insights to inform policies and practices that support the sustainability of small-scale fishing communities.
Fishermen's Rights Advocacy Groups: Protect the rights of small-scale fishers, lobbying for fair regulations, and working to ensure that their voices are heard in policy-making processes.

Training

Fisheries Management Training Programs: Cover the principles and practices of sustainable fisheries management, equipping individuals with the knowledge to work on initiatives that support small-scale fishers.
Community Development Certificates: Provide skills in mobilizing and empowering fishing communities, fostering collaboration, and addressing social and economic challenges faced by small-scale fishers.
Marine Conservation and Resource Management Courses: Focus on marine conservation strategies, resource management, and the protection of marine ecosystems, preparing individuals for roles in organizations supporting sustainable fishing practices.
Small-Scale Fisheries Extension Training: Covers effective communication, community engagement, and the transfer of knowledge to small-scale fishers, ensuring that extension officers can support them effectively.
Sustainable Seafood Certification Training: Educates individuals on the principles of sustainable seafood practices, including certification standards, traceability, and marketing, preparing them for roles in promoting sustainable fishing.
Fisheries Policy and Advocacy Workshops: Equip individuals with the skills to analyze and influence policies that impact small-scale fishers, preparing them for roles in advocacy organizations.
Coastal Community Resilience Training: Focuses on building resilience in coastal communities, including small-scale fishing communities, by addressing climate change impacts, disaster preparedness, and community-based adaptation strategies.
Fisheries Economics and Financial Management Courses: Provide individuals with the financial management skills necessary to support small-scale fishers in navigating economic challenges and market fluctuations.
Community Health Education Programs: Train individuals to address the health needs of small-scale fishers and their communities, covering topics such as healthcare access, disease prevention, and overall well-being.
Social Entrepreneurship in Fisheries Training:Focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills with a social impact, preparing individuals to create and manage projects that support the economic and social well-being of small-scale fishers.

Occupations

Fishery Extension Officers: Work directly with small-scale fishers to provide technical advice, training, and support in adopting sustainable fishing practices.
Community Organizers: Mobilize and empower small-scale fishing communities, facilitating collective action, and advocating for their rights and interests.
Marine Biologists: Study and understand local ecosystems, ensuring that fishing practices are environmentally sustainable.
Market Liaison Officers: Connect small-scale fishers with markets, negotiating fair prices, and establishing partnerships to promote and sell their seafood products.
Educational Outreach Coordinators: Develop and implement educational programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of small-scale fishers, promoting sustainable fishing practices and resource management.
Policy Analysts: Assess and influence fisheries policies at local, regional, and national levels, advocating for the needs of small-scale fishing communities.
Financial Advisors: Provide guidance on managing income, accessing credit, and developing financial strategies to withstand economic uncertainties.
Community Health Workers: Address the holistic well-being of small-scale fishers, community health workers and may provide health education, access to healthcare, and support in times of illness.
Environmental Educators: Educate small-scale fishers and their communities about the importance of sustainable practices, environmental conservation, and the impact of their activities on marine ecosystems.
Fisheries Development Coordinators: Coordinate and implement development projects that aim to enhance the overall livelihoods of small-scale fishers, including diversification of income sources and community infrastructure development.

Back to Goal 14 Targets

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.