Fishing methods of small-scale fishers are more sustainable because they capture less bycatch (fish that is discarded). Unfortunately, like in many places of the world, the livelihoods of small-scale fishers in the Occidental Mindoro province in Philippines are vulnerable both to climate change and overfishing by large fleets. The fishing community supplies both domestic and export markets. WWF Philippines was able to utilise this linkage with export markets to help implement a project (with EU financing) that help connect the fishing communities with local food processing companies. The fishing association has obtained the Marine Stewardship Certification. WWF Philippines is now working with community members – especially women – to start businesses that help diversify income.
Sections
Section 1 : First 23 minutes about how WWF Philippines was able to get the MSC certification for the fishers
Section 2 : Next 23 minutes about efforts to diversify incomes and create alternative livelihoods
Host : Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise
New Ventures Website : ⁠www.regainparadise.org⁠
Guest : Melody Melo-Rijk, Project Manager Project Manager, WWF Philippines
⁠mmelorijk@wwf.org.ph⁠
⁠https://sustainabletuna.wwf.org.ph/⁠