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?

Small-scale and coastal fisheries (artisanal fisheries) represent the essence of the French fleet. For several years already, it is estimated that ships of less than 12 m represent about 80% of the vessels. Year 2008 was hard for fleets as French auction markets dropped 10% in volume and 11% in value. But artisanal boats made better than others. Source: Philippe Urvois, Le Marin, 2009/04/03.