Women and fisheries co-management: Limits to participation on Lake Victoria

Nunan, Fiona; Cepić, Dražen

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2019.105454

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“…The article draws on data collected from several studies and from published literature. The studies drawn on are: a lakewide qualitative study conducted in 2007 on the effects of migration of fisherfolk for the structures and practice of fisheries co-management and livelihoods, reported on in Nunan (2010) and Nunan et al (2012); a large-scale survey conducted in 2008 under the remit of the Implementation of a Fisheries Management Plan project of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO), to generate baseline socioeconomic information for the project; and, mixed-methods research conducted in 2015 in the three countries at 18 landing sites in total that generated data on the personal networks of fisherfolk and on their occupational experience, reported on in Nunan et al (2018) and Nunan and Cepić (2020).…”

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A gendered analysis of fisherfolk migration on Lake Victoria, East Africa

Nunan

2021

African Identities

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Little evidence is available on the gendered dimensions of fisherfolk migration beyond the view that it is mainly male fishers who migrate. This article investigates how the gendered experience of fisherfolk migration influences societal change in the fishing communities of Lake Victoria, East Africa. It draws on primary data from several studies, supplemented by secondary sources, to report on the gendered experience of fisherfolk migration and implications of this for fishing households and communities. Lake Victoria is bordered by three countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and about 50% of boat crew move between landing sites over the course of a year. Movement into and around the fisheries over time has led to a situation of dynamic social norms and practices, abandoning more traditional norms such as those associated with women's domestic rather than economic roles and contributing to the practice of transactional sex for access to fish. Fishing communities are also affected by changing population size, as limited provision of public services and development is attributed to local government perceptions of fluctuations in population resulting from the migration of male fishers.

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A gendered analysis of fisherfolk migration on Lake Victoria, East Africa

Nunan

2021

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“…Fisheries co-management at Lake Victoria, East Africa, was introduced in the late 1990s. It was encouraged and facilitated by various donor-sponsored projects in near-shore smaller scale fisher communities to set a quota for minimal inclusion of women in community-based BMUs (Njiru et al 2014, 2018, Nunan and Cepić 2019, Nunan 2021. The co-management of fisheries both facilitates and hinders women's involvement and livelihood in aspects of the fisheries supply chain (Nunan and Cepić 2019).…”

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“…It was encouraged and facilitated by various donor-sponsored projects in near-shore smaller scale fisher communities to set a quota for minimal inclusion of women in community-based BMUs (Njiru et al 2014, 2018, Nunan and Cepić 2019, Nunan 2021. The co-management of fisheries both facilitates and hinders women's involvement and livelihood in aspects of the fisheries supply chain (Nunan and Cepić 2019). The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization reports less than 1% female fishers in boat crew, with few owners (LVFO 2015).…”

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Impacts of algal blooms and microcystins in fish on small-scale fishers in Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria: implications for health and livelihood

Roegner¹,

Corman²,

Sitoki³

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Lake Victoria, bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, provides one of the largest freshwater fisheries in the world and supports millions in small-scale fishing communities. Historical environmental change, including population growth, nutrient loading, introduced invasive species, and rising temperatures, has resulted in eutrophication and persistent cyanobacterial harmful algae blooms (cyanoHABs) over recent decades, particularly in the shallower gulfs, bays, and inlets. CyanoHABs impact fisheries and food web dynamics and compromise food and water security for nearshore fisher populations. In this study, we examine the socialecological impact of freshwater blooms on fisher health in one of these eutrophic regions, Winam Gulf in Lake Victoria. CyanoHABs persist for months and produce microcystins and hepatotoxins at levels unsafe for human health. We assessed potential risk and contribution of microcystin exposure through fish consumption, in addition to exposure through water source, and conducted 400 fisher and 400 household surveys. Average microcystin concentrations exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline for drinking water consistently during the long dry season, and cyanobacterial cell counts surpassed WHO standards for recreational risk in 84% of samples. Hazard quotients for fish consumed by young children were 5 to 10 times higher than permissible levels. In addition, fishers chronicled profound ecosystem changes with direct impact on livelihood, fisheries, and water quality with 77.4% reporting a decline in profit or catch, 83.1% reporting adverse impacts of cyanoHABs on fish in the lake, and 98.2% reporting indicators of declining water quality in the lake overall. Through the application of a social-ecological lens to a public health model, we identified spheres of influence that modify how fishers experience HABs related stressors and risks to provide a starting point at which to identify sustainable strategies to improve food and water security and livelihood for the millions in nearshore communities.

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“…This has made a significant contribution to the lake's natural resource preservation (Kateka, 2010). Numerous regional species that are close to extinction can be saved by increasing the number of community-based management organizations aimed at protecting the environment from other major threats like pollution (Nunan & Cepić, 2020).…”

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Threats to aquatic biodiversity and possible management strategies in Lake Victoria

Muthoka,

Ogello,

Outa

et al. 2023

Aquaculture Fish & Fisheries

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Lake Victoria is the second‐largest freshwater lake in the world, with a surface area of 68,800 km2. The lake is rich in natural resources that are essential to the local economy and livelihoods. However, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks 76% of freshwater species endemic to the Lake Victoria Basin as threatened with extinction. The biodiversity richness of the lake is still diminishing, and the risk of species extinction is increasing. Many species are yet to be identified, and thus the number of species threatened with extinction exceeds what is currently known. Furthermore, the lake is home to species that are found nowhere else on the planet, but its protection is never given the attention it needs. Genetic diversity loss is harmful to future populations and influences sustainability of the ecosystem. The decline in Lake Victoria's biodiversity is primarily attributed to various pressing issues, including water pollution, invasive species, climate change, overexploitation and the challenges stemming from high human population density. These problems are exacerbated by inadequate regulatory enforcement and a lack of comprehensive data and information to inform and guide conservation efforts. If these factors are not addressed, they may have a detrimental impact on Lake Biodiversity. This article aims to document the main threats to aquatic biodiversity as well as potential management strategies for preventing further losses of the aquatic biodiversity in Lake Victoria. The study recommends reviewing, bolstering and reinforcing the rules and regulations governing the extraction, accessibility and discharge of nutrients into the lake. The national governments should work with local governments, non‐governmental organizations and local people to safeguard and conserve the lake's biodiversity. The national governments of the riparian nations should also reserve funds each fiscal year specifically for research that would inform effective management measures to prevent further losses of the lake's biodiversity.

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Women and fisheries co-management: Limits to participation on Lake Victoria

Cited by 18 publications

References 32 publications

A gendered analysis of fisherfolk migration on Lake Victoria, East Africa

A gendered analysis of fisherfolk migration on Lake Victoria, East Africa

Impacts of algal blooms and microcystins in fish on small-scale fishers in Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria: implications for health and livelihood

Threats to aquatic biodiversity and possible management strategies in Lake Victoria

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