Inland fish and fisheries integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
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Abstract
Inland fish provide food for billions and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide and are integral to effective freshwater ecosystem function, yet the recognition of these services is notably absent in development discussions and policies, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How might the SDGs be enhanced if inland fishery services were integrated into policies and development schemes? Here, we examine the relationships between inland fish, sustainable fisheries, and functioning freshwater systems and the targets of the SDGs. Our goal is to highlight synergies across the SDGs, particularly No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Life on Land (SDG 15), that can be achieved with the inclusion of these overlooked inland fishery services.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Inland fish and fisheries integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals |
| Series title | Nature Sustainability |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41893-020-0517-6 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Year Published | 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Nature |
| Contributing office(s) | National Climate Adaptation Science Center |
| Description | 9 p. |
| First page | 579 |
| Last page | 587 |
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