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The International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022

Is 2022 the International Year of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). FAO is the lead agency for celebrating the year in collaboration with other relevant organizations and bodies of the United Nations system.
What is artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?
There is no universal definition of 'artisanal' or 'small-scale’ fisheries or aquaculture. In general, these terms describe fisheries and aquaculture that use relatively small production units with relatively low input and low output, and limited levels of technology and small capital investment.
Are artisanal fishers a key agent of transformative change?
Given that artisanal fishers, fish farmers and fishworkers produce a significant portion of aquatic food, 24 they can be key agents of transformative change for sustainable use and conservation of living aquatic resources – with positive ripple effects on food systems and nutrition security.
Who is involved in fisheries management?
It engages national administrations, fishers, fish farmers, fishworkers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), private enterprises, development agencies and intergovernmental bodies ( Figure 58 ). SOURCE: FAO. 2021.

Is 2022 the International Year of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?