In the Mediterranean, like in many other parts of the world, responsible small-scale fisheries are struggling to get the recognition they deserve. The LabMAF (Developing a Labelling Scheme for Mediterranean Small-scale and Artisanal Fish Products) Project, coordinated by EMUNI’s Dr. Jerneja Penca, has detailed the factors contributing to the weak position of small-scale fishers in the markets and identified innovations that respond to existing challenges. By connecting existing various market initiatives and encouraging new ones to take place, LabMAF has attempted to contribute to sustainability in food systems, fisheries management and the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals.
The Project consortium was composed of seven individuals from research, non-governmental and fisher organisations, as well as a consultancy, covering areas of fishery and marine science, legal and governance aspects, and social, cultural and economic factors in selected BlueMed member countries and Lebanon. The consortium and a number of experts relevant to the action met in the period between January 2019 and March 2020 to address the goal.
Now the LabMAF Project has reached its successful conclusion, the findings have been published on its dynamic website, where you will be able to read about the existing initiatives, opportunities for small scale fisheries and key findings.
Visit the guide for consumers here: https://labmaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LabMAF_2pager_Consumer.pdf
Visit the guide for small-scale fishers here: https://labmaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LabMAF_2pagerFishers.pdf
To discover more, go to: https://labmaf.com/