Methods for assessing the stock status of data limited fisheries

Varghese, Eldho and Jayasankar, J and Suresh, V V R (2023) Methods for assessing the stock status of data limited fisheries. In: International Workshop cum Training on Fisheries and Aquaculture: African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO). CMFRI Training Manual Series No. 35/2023 (35). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 79-86. ISBN 978-93-82263-62-3

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Abstract

The impact of climate change on food production and security is a global concern, particularly in vulnerable regions. The recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscores the increasing pressure that climate change will exert on food systems, posing significant challenges to both fisheries and aquaculture. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in the Afro-Asian perspective, where communities are highly dependent on aquatic resources for sustenance and livelihoods. The IPCC report highlights the risks to food security and nutrition due to the anticipated changes in climate. It points to the intensity, and severity of extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which will increase vulnerabilities in regions (Shafeeque et al. 2021) already facing food security challenges. Moreover, the ongoing sea level rise further intensifies these risks, particularly in low-lying coastal areas that are hotspots for fisheries and aquaculture activities. From the Afro-Asian perspective, the implications of climate change on food security are of profound concern. The report underscores those vulnerable regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, are at a high risk of food insecurity, malnutrition, and micro-nutrient deficiencies, especially as global warming exceeds 2 °C (IPCC 2022). This discussion seeks to explore the specific challenges faced by Afro-Asian communities engaged in fisheries and aquaculture in the context of climate change. It aims to explore the unique vulnerabilities of these regions, address the potential consequences on food security and nutrition, and propose mitigation measures that align with the socio-economic and environmental contexts of these communities.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fisheries; Aquaculture; Climate Change; North Region
Subjects:	Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Marine Fisheries Marine Fisheries > Climate Change
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	01 Jan 2024 06:17
Last Modified:	01 Jan 2024 06:17
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/17845

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