Envisioning 2050: Climate Change, Aquaculture and Fisheries in West Africa
This report discusses the future of fisheries and aquaculture in West Africa by 2050, considering climate change impacts and exploring strategic planning through scenario-building methodologies.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
WorldFish / ZMT |
| Authors: | Kathleen Schwerdtner Máñez, Michael Flitner, Ndiaga Diop, Robert E. Katikiro |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, West Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a workshop where participants engaged in scenario-building exercises to discuss and construct future scenarios for the fisheries and aquaculture sector in West Africa by 2050, taking into account the impacts of climate change.
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Key Insights
The report “Envisioning 2050: Climate Change, Aquaculture and Fisheries in West Africa” presents the outcomes of a workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, which aimed to discuss the future of fisheries and aquaculture in Ghana, Senegal, and Mauritania by 2050 in the context of climate change. Participants used scenario-building methodologies to identify critical issues and uncertainties, construct scenarios, and discuss implications for regional policies and research. The scenarios considered the potential effects of climate change on fishery resources, the role of aquaculture in national food security and macroeconomic growth, and the importance of regional trade versus global market access. The workshop also highlighted the need for regional efforts to integrate scientific knowledge and coherent fisheries policies, develop coupled climate-fisheries models, and disseminate strategic planning methodologies. Additionally, the inclusion of youth art projects provided insights into the future of the fisheries sector from the perspective of African youth.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | Ghana geographic scope | Mauritania geographic scope | Senegal geographic scope | West Africa geographic scope | aquaculture | biodiversity | climate change | environmental | fisheries | food security | macroeconomic growth | regional policies | research and development | scenario-building | trade | water | youth inclusion