Blue Food Sovereignty Benefits Social-Ecological Resilience: A Case Study of Small-Scale Fisheries Co-Management and Mariculture in Samoa
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Published:2023-04
Issue:2
Volume:51
Page:279-289
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ISSN:0300-7839
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Container-title:Human Ecology
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Hum Ecol
Author:
Quimby BarbaraORCID, Roque Anaís Delilah, Nébié Elisabeth Kago Ilboudo, Levine Arielle, Amaama Safua Akeli, Wutich Amber, Brewis Alexandra, Samuelu Lemasaniai Erenei
Abstract
Abstract“Blue” (aquatic) food systems have a vital role in providing nutrition, livelihoods, and food security for coastal communities, but addressing and evaluating issues of equity and social resilience continue to challenge small-scale fisheries management. We examine how marine aquaculture and co-management approaches that integrate traditional institutions can support food sovereignty for more equitable blue food systems. Interviews with stakeholders in 11 fishing communities in Samoa indicate that several benefits associated with food sovereignty are derived from co-managed village fish reserves. Reserves support biodiversity health and are a source of culturally valued seafoods that build food security, social capital, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women. Local values, food systems, providers, and consumers are centered, though traditional hierarchies present challenges for equitable decision-making. Our findings demonstrate how incorporating food sovereignty into the operation and evaluation of fisheries co-management can aid in addressing equity and resilience.
Funder
Hawaii Pacific University
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Sociology and Political Science,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Environmental Science (miscellaneous),Anthropology,Ecology
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