Sustainable Development 

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The Brundtland Commission of the United Nations defined in 1987 the Sustainable Development as ‘a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’.

The United Nations' Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 specified that Sustainable Development must integrate 3 interrelated components: Environmental, Economic & Social.

 

Sustainable Fishing

Sustainable Fishing is the application of the concept of Sustainable Development to the fishing activity. By extension, Sustainable Fishing also relates to a sustainable 'fish' supply chain.

 

Responsible Fishing

If the concept of Sustainable Fishing requires an obligation to achieve results, the concept of Responsible Fishing is characterized by the obligation of the best environmental, economic, and social efforts.

Did you know?

According to numerous studies conducted by independent research organizations, artisanal fishing requires much less energy (diesel) than industrial fishing for the same amount of catches. For example, to fish 1 kg of cod in Iceland, artisanal fishing uses 2 to 5 times less fuel than industrial fishing. You can purchase frozen fish fillets from artisanal fisheries in its range of ‘responsible fishing’ products at Carrefour’s. Source: A. Bogason, B. Corréard, FCS study for RFA, 2008.