ISSN 2070-7010 FAO FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE TECHNICAL PAPER 652 Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries Showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade I S B N 9 7 8 - 9 2- 5- 1 32350- 2 I S S N 207 0- 7 01 0 9 7 8 9 251 323502 C A 8 4 02E N / 1 / 06 . 20 Cover illustrations: Manuela D´Antoni (©FAO) FAO FISHERIES AND Securing sustainable AQUACULTURE TECHNICAL small-scale fisheries PAPER Showcasing applied practices in value chains, 652 post-harvest operations and trade Edited by Joseph Zelasney Fishery Officer FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Rome, Italy Alexander Ford Small-scale Fisheries Consultant FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Rome, Italy Lena Westlund International Fisheries Analyst FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Rome, Italy Ansen Ward Post-harvest loss and fish value specialist FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Rome, Italy and Omar Riego Peñarubia Fishery Officer FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Rome, Italy FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2020 Required citation: Zelasney, J., Ford, A., Westlund, L., Ward, A. and Riego Peñarubia, O. eds. 2020. 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Queries regarding rights and licensing should be submitted to: [email protected]. iii Preparation of this document This FAO technical paper on Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade was prepared under the auspices of the FAO Umbrella Programme for the Promotion and Application of the SSF Guidelines – Enhancing the Contribution of Small-Scale Fisheries to Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods (SSF Umbrella Programme), which was established following endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) by the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in 2014. The SSF Umbrella Programme supports the development of policies to achieve implementation of the SSF Guidelines by promoting knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences. This technical paper supports that objective by showcasing a diverse selection (both topically and geographically) of initiatives designed to promote and improve market access by enhancing value chains, post-harvest operations and trade in small-scale fisheries, based on the recommendations contained in Chapter 7 of the SSF Guidelines. Further impetus for this technical paper comes from recommendations of FAO governing bodies, including COFI, the COFI Sub-Committee on Fish Trade (COFI:FT) and the Committee on World Food Security. COFI and COFI:FT have requested guidance on how to overcome challenges in complying with public and private requirements in small-scale fisheries, including certification and traceability. Likewise, they have recommended that FAO provide guidance for achieving equitable market access and distribution of benefits for small-scale fishers, including for products from inland fisheries. In addition, the two governing bodies have called for further work to strengthen capacity of post-harvest operators and their organizations in order to reduce post-harvest losses and improve processing techniques. In June 2015, the Committee on World Food Security held a High-Level Forum on Connecting Smallholders to Markets1 to discuss challenges and consider lessons learned from examples of smallholders that have built sustainable linkages to markets. This meeting led to the endorsement of a set of policy recommendations, Connecting Smallholders to Markets,2 at the Committee’s 43rd Session in 2016. The recommendations focus on the reduction of inequalities by addressing the challenges behind unequal access to markets, land and other natural resources. This document seeks to reinforce those recommendations by providing examples from a fisheries-specific context. Finally, the technical paper seeks to support achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – specifically SDG Target 14.b: “Provide access for small- scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets”; and SDG Target 2.3: “By 2030 double the agricultural productivity and the incomes of small-scale food producers, particularly women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment”. 1 http://www.fao.org/3/a-mo212e.pdf. 2 http://www.fao.org/3/a-bq853e.pdf. iv Abstract The Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) recognize the rights of fishers and fishworkers, acting both individually and collectively, to improve their livelihoods through enhanced value chains, post-harvest operations and trade. To achieve this, Chapter 7 of the SSF Guidelines recommends building capacity of individuals, strengthening organizations and empowering women; reducing post-harvest losses and adding value to small-scale fisheries production; and facilitating sustainable trade and equitable market access. This document includes nine case studies that showcase applied practices and successful initiatives to enhance small-scale fisheries value chains, post-harvest operations and trade, illustrating the recommendations contained in the SSF Guidelines. The case studies constitute a rich selection of experiences that are diverse, not only with regard to their geographical setting, but also in the topics covered and approaches employed. Each case study presents critical analysis of the relevant enabling conditions and discusses the challenges and opportunities in relation to replicating the respective initiative in other fisheries and development contexts. The studies were chosen for their potential to inform an international audience of development and fisheries professionals and stakeholders, with the intention of supporting national and international policies and policy processes to enhance small-scale fisheries value chains, post-harvest operations and trade. v Contents Preparation of this document iii Abstract iv Boxes, tables,