From Namibia, Belize and Denmark to Australia, Chile and the United States, fishing rights systems are reversing overfishing, reviving coastal communities and bringing the oceans back to life.
Our goal: Help 12 key governments – responsible for 61 percent of the global fish catch – switch to sustainable fishing, a tipping point to ensure we have fish forever.
-Empowering people, communities and governments
Why: Sustainable fishing can't spread globally unless we design solutions that meet the needs of fishermen, seafood suppliers and retailers, policymakers, and others who depend on our oceans.
How: EDF will support our diverse set of partners by supplying knowledge, tools, and experience to make fishing sustainable.
-Financing the transition
Why: As sustainable fishing takes hold, fishing communities enjoy increased prosperity. But sometimes there is a period of transition where it's necessary to help fishing communities over the hump.
How: Together with partners like The Prince of Wales's International Sustainability Unit, we hope to show how fisheries investment proposals can be structured to attract investment.
-Supporting demand for sustainable seafood
Why: Recovering fisheries need well-informed consumers to support them through sustainable seafood choices.
How: The EDF Seafood Selector provides a wealth of information on a wide range of seafood – including many kinds of sushi – and highlights the healthiest and most eco-friendly choices.
