The report “Fisheries for a new era”, unveils how innovative business models developed by small-scale, low-impact fishers and fishmongers could catalyse change in the fishing industry at the forefront of the EU’s clean transition. It showcases twelve successful alternative business models to address critical issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change and the socio-economic struggles of coastal communities.These models tackle problems including market dominance by intermediaries, the concentration of fishing quotas in the hands of a few large-scale interests, unsuitable fishing regulations and declining fish populations.
By developing strategies such as direct marketing, novel labelling systems and profitable markets for invasive species, the report reveals how innovative business models not only offer new market opportunities, but also ensure fairer prices for small-scale, low-impact fishers, who are often marginalised in traditional markets, all while minimising the sector’s environmental footprint.
The report was published by Seas At Risk, Low Impact Fishers of Europe, Ecologistas en Acción, Sciaena and BUND.
Read the press release and the summary of the 12 business studies.
Full study in English below. Summary of the study in Spanish: “Pesca para una nueva era“, press release in Spanish. Summary of the Study in Portuguese “Relatório A pesca para uma nova era“.
Posted on: 1 October 2024
