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Eradicating poverty and harmful fisheries subsidies are two pressing challenges frequently addressed in international agendas for sustainable development. Here we investigate a potential solution for addressing both challenges simultaneously by asking the hypothetical question: to what extent can harmful fisheries subsidies provided by a country fi...
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Fishing communities are generally residents in coastal areas with socioeconomic conditions that have low or below- average incomes so they are synonymous with poverty This information is very useful and useful to determine the next steps in order to improve the welfare of fishing communities. Based on the research, the objectives achieved in the st...
Eradicating poverty and harmful fisheries subsidies are two pressing challenges frequently addressed in international agendas for sustainable development. Here we investigate a potential solution for addressing both challenges simultaneously by asking the hypothetical question: to what extent can harmful fisheries subsidies provided by a country fi...
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In recent years, economic cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam has played a crucial role in shaping Vietnam’s path toward sustainable development, particularly through trade agreements and environmental commitments. However, the environmental impact of this cooperation remains under debate. This paper investigates whether economic ties with the EU lead to greener development in Vietnam. Particular attention is paid to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and recent EU policies like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and fisheries control system. While the research suggests that EU cooperation has contributed to a greener trajectory for Vietnam’s development, challenges are also explored.
The Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) sector is engulfed with too many challenges ranging from poverty to
vulnerability and marginalization of fisherfolks within these underdeveloped fishing communities along
the nine coastal counties of Liberia. This study used FGT techniques and the Sumaila Relative Poverty
Indices to examine the measurements of poverty in two of the SSF communities in Liberia. Using a semi
structured questionnaire, data was collected from the two segments that interact in the SSF of Liberia
(Kru and Fanti). Marshall Kru and Marshall Fanti sampled 100 people from where a response rate of
100% was obtained, and Westpoint Fanti and Westpoint received a response rate of 99% (99 people) and
98% (98 people) respectively. This phenomenal response was due to the highly targeted nature of the
interview and the author’s notable experience and working relationships in the industry. Findings from
the analysis show that poverty head-count index was between 48% and 97% using the 2011 Upper
Global Poverty line and between 50% and 100% using the Upper Global Poverty line of 2017. This is an
indication that poverty is pervasive in the two fishing communities. The two fishing communities face
similar vulnerability and marginalization ranging from lack of access to basic socio-economic services
such as safe drinking water, electricity, markets, and schools to fisheries management issues such as sea
level rise, competitions among users and conflicts. This is compounded with the lack of postharvest loss
or value addition facilities to preserve and process catches from the SSF to obtain the actual market value
and prevent spoilage. To mitigate this malice, several management recommendations are proposed to
alleviate poverty in the SSF of Liberia and improve the livelihood of coastal communities’ dwellers.
