Illegal fishing

Sustainable fishing, lifelong learning and youth entrepreneurship: The case of Kigungu fishing ground in Uganda

This article investigates the impact of illegal fishing on sustainable fisheries, and its implications for youth unemployment, in Uganda. The qualitative study drew on the knowledge, attitudes, practices and experiences of young fishers regarding their role as active citizens in sustainable fishing. It also explored youth entrepreneurship through lifelong learning as a potential solution to the challenges involved. Data were collected using participatory action research. Interviews were conducted with thirteen...

September 18, 2024Read more...

Harnessing Fishers’ Knowledge for Sustainable Fishery on Lake Victoria: The case of Wakiso District Kigungu Fishing ground Uganda

This study will explore fishers’ ways of learning through participatory action research; fostering lifelong learning and reflections informally/ non-formally enabling participation in the conservation of the fishery resource contrary to the top-down approach.  Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is a key driver of global overfishing (World wild Life,n.d). Illegal fishing has caused losses estimated at $23 billion per year according to FAO (Wikipedia, n.d). However, global efforts are optimistic that addressing...

July 20, 2023Read more...