Small-scale fisheries are vital to the livelihoods, food security, health, and culture of billions worldwide. Yet communities reliant on thriving fisheries lack recognition, resources, empowerment, and data and information to fully realize their potential. Climate change will further exacerbate these challenges, presenting an ecological and social threat to these communities. But we can build resilient fisheries, food systems and communities by supporting small-scale fisheries and protecting these resources.
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