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Environmental Studies
Madeleine Gustavsson, Katia Frangoudes, Lars Lindstrom, Maria Catalina Avarez, Maricela de la Torre Castro
Summary: This paper examines the importance of integrating gender into Blue Justice, and highlights how gender issues impact fisheries governance through an analysis of four cases. The study shows that gendered power inequities lead to procedural injustices, which in turn shape distributive outcomes in fisheries governance.
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Environmental Studies
Edison D. Macusi, Imee S. Maynawang, Robert E. Katikiro, Jee Grace Suyo, Erna S. Macusi
Summary: The lack of attention and funding in studying women in fisheries has led to a gendered analysis being absent in understanding the contributions of women to enhancing fisheries sustainability. This article highlights the crucial roles and responsibilities of women in motivating proper management, conservation measures, and sound policies in fisheries. The study conducted in Surigao del Sur in the Philippines reveals that women actively participate in various roles, initiate innovative solutions, and contribute to the better management of marine resources.
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Environmental Studies
Carmen Pedroza-Gutierrez, Neyra Solano, Francisco Fernandez-Rivera-Melo, Isis Hernandez-Herrera
Summary: Women in Mexico have been increasingly participating in the fishing sector, although gender inequality remains a barrier to their representation and involvement in decision-making. Gender dynamics vary by region, education level, and age group. Access to fisheries and economic resources depends on these dynamics and the availability of resources. Women in communities with more resources are more involved in fishing-related activities, while those in communities with fewer resources seek out different economic activities. Increased female labor market participation is also related to increasing household incomes and alleviating poverty. Power dynamics and gender roles differ in different household management models and cooperative structures.
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Environmental Sciences
Neyra Solano, Ines Lopez-Ercilla, Francisco J. Fernandez-Rivera Melo, Jorge Torre
Summary: Women's contributions to fisheries are often invisible, but are significant with 47% representation in the global workforce. While women face limited opportunities in leadership roles, their participation increases dramatically when considering both direct and indirect jobs in fishing cooperatives. Strategies are needed to reduce gender disparity and to encourage inclusion of women in fisheries decision-making.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Rosana Ourens, Michael C. Melnychuk, Larry B. Crowder, Nicolas L. Gutierrez, Ray Hilborn, Cristina Pita, Omar Defeo
Summary: This study evaluates the performance and governance of small-scale fisheries in 20 countries in the Americas and Europe, identifying concerning trends such as declining catches and social cohesion. Factors such as adaptability, communication, transparency, and involvement of skilled fishers and community leaders were found to be crucial in reversing the declines in small-scale fisheries. Strengthening human capital and adopting flexible approaches in governance are strongly recommended to support sustainable small-scale fisheries.
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Environmental Studies
Richard Freeman, Kristina Svels
Summary: Gender approaches in fisheries policy and research are under-represented, despite the significant role women play in small-scale family-run fisheries. Though some studies focus on gender, the impact of FLAGs on women has yet to be contextualized.
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Engineering, Environmental
Alba Aguion, Elena Ojea, Lucia Garcia-Florez, Teresa Cruz, Joxe Mikel Garmendia, Dominique Davoult, Henrique Queiroga, Antonella Rivera, Jose Luis Acuna-Fernandez, Gonzalo Macho
Summary: To achieve sustainability in small-scale fisheries, it is crucial to enhance the implementation of nested spatial scales of management, access structure, co-management, and fisher's participation in monitoring and surveillance. The key lies not in the presence of these elements, but in their level of implementation, in driving sustainability.
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Environmental Studies
P. S. Swathi Lekshmi, Kalidoss Radhakrishnan, R. Narayanakumar, V. P. Vipinkumar, Shinoj Parappurathu, Shyam S. Salim, B. Johnson, Phalguni Pattnaik
Summary: Through a study in Andhra Pradesh, India, it was found that women make a significant contribution to household income and livelihood security in fisheries, with differences in decision-making behavior compared to men. Data suggests that policy interventions are needed to address the existing disparities between men and women in the sector.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cornelia E. Nauen, Maria Fernanda Arraes Treffner
Summary: This research report presents action research with small-scale fisheries practitioners in Senegal to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries. The Small-Scale Fisheries Academy focuses on developing critical thinking, planning, and action, particularly benefiting women and younger participants. Despite challenging conditions, the participatory and inclusive learning approach of the Academy has had a positive impact on individual learners and contributed to the implementation of the Guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Nicolas X. Gomez-Andujar, Drew Gerkey, Flaxen Conway, James R. Watson
Summary: This study compares the social cohesion of commercial fishers in four fishing communities in northeastern Puerto Rico, finding that members of fishing associations mainly communicate within their own group while independent fishers communicate across arrangements. Meanwhile, independent fishers have lower likelihood of receiving information and hence need higher levels of linking social capital.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mariam Mousa, Belinda Garth, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Kathleen Riach, Helena J. Teede
Summary: This qualitative study explores the experiences of women in leadership roles and identifies organizational practices that support their advancement in healthcare leadership. The study finds that organizational culture and practices, such as addressing systemic barriers, challenging gendered assumptions, providing mentorship, and enhancing women's credibility, play a crucial role in advancing women in healthcare leadership.
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Environmental Studies
Julie Urquhart, Bianca Ambrose-Oji, Hannah Chiswell, Paul Courtney, Nick Lewis, John Powell, Matt Reed, Chris Williams
Summary: This paper assesses policy co-design through three case studies in the UK, focusing on tree/woodland management and fisheries. The challenges of co-design and recommendations for successful application are identified, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement in the early stages of policy development.
Article
Oceanography
Berchie Asiedu, Pierre Failler, Samuel K. K. Amponsah, Paulina Okpei, Seyramsarah Blossom Setufe, Abigail Annan
Summary: This study investigates migration in the small-scale fisheries sector of Ghana, finding that migrant fishers play a crucial role in the socio-economic development and food security of the host communities. It emphasizes the need for policies to manage the activities of these migrant fishers for sustainable management of the fisheries resources.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Isaac Okyere, Ernest Obeng Chuku, Selorm Awiah Dzantor, Violet Ahenkorah, Richard Adade
Summary: Despite the existing governance structures and policy frameworks, Ghana's artisanal small-scale fisheries are collapsing. This is due to factors such as inadequate education, traditional perception, lack of training in fisheries management, and limited engagement in decision-making processes. To promote sustainable fisheries, effective governance reforms are needed, including capacity building, inclusion, leadership selection reforms, and co-management.
Review
Fisheries
Mouna Chambon, Sara Minarro, Santiago Alvarez Fernandez, Vincent Porcher, Victoria Reyes-Garcia, Huran Tonalli Drouet, Patrizia Ziveri
Summary: While women make up nearly half of the global fisheries workforce, their contribution to the sector has been overlooked, impacting fisheries management. A systematic review of literature found that women had limited participation in small-scale fisheries (SSF) management, with negative outcomes resulting from their exclusion. Active participation, on the other hand, had positive socio-cultural impacts at multiple scales. The study highlights the need to foster gender perspectives in fisheries research and SSF management for improved social-ecological system management.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Anusheh Fawad, Andrea M. Collins, Neil Craik
Summary: The Canadian government has oriented its foreign policy towards feminism, and has made efforts to address climate change. However, these efforts overlook the gender and climate change realities in the Global North, and lack feminist analysis in technological development and strategies to mitigate climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
M. Galappaththi, N. Weeratunge, D. Armitage, A. M. Collins
Summary: This paper aims to address the lack of knowledge about how small-scale fishers participate in and benefit from land-based fish drying and processing activities. The study focuses on dried fish value chains (DFVC), examining urban coastal and rural inland DFVCs in Sri Lanka. The results highlight the importance of DFVCs for marginalized people in fishing communities, particularly women, and discuss the implications for fisheries governance.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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International Relations
Aaron Ettinger, Andrea M. Collins
Summary: This paper discusses Donald Trump's rejection of global climate cooperation and its implications for the future of global climate governance. It argues that Trumpism's opposition poses a normative challenge to the fundamental ideas of global climate cooperation, focusing on two specific norm contestations: collective action versus extralegal sovereignty, and common but differentiated responsibility versus fairness-as-reciprocity. Trump's aggressive rejection of norms is unique, positioning him as a reactionary norm entrepreneur. This paper contributes to understanding Trumpism's rejection of global climate cooperation by identifying the clash of ideas and his role within the framework of global climate governance, providing a case study on norm contestation and its impact on the survival of the global climate change regime.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Madu Galappaththi, Andrea M. Collins, Derek Armitage, Prateep Kumar Nayak
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive framework integrating gender into the study of dried fish value chains by linking social wellbeing, intersectionality, and value chains. It explores how gender intersects with other structures to perpetuate gender inequity and provides insights to inform policies and programs for equitable wellbeing outcomes in dried fish value chains.
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Political Science
Andrea M. Collins
INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST JOURNAL OF POLITICS
(2019)
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Environmental Studies
Andrea M. Collins, J. Andrew Grant, Patricia Ackah-Baidoo
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Environmental Studies
Fatima Noor Khan, Andrea M. Collins, Prateep Kumar Nayak, Derek Armitage
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Anthropology
Andrea Collins
JOURNAL OF PEASANT STUDIES
(2018)
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Development Studies
Andrea Collins, Matthew I. Mitchell
JOURNAL OF AGRARIAN CHANGE
(2018)
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Environmental Studies
Iroshani M. Galappaththi, Eranga K. Galappaththi, Sarath S. Kodithuwakku
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International Relations
Andrea M. Collins