The FAO Fishery and Aquaculture Circular C942 Revision 4 (C942 Rev. 4) provides a comprehensive overview of the global status of inland capture fisheries. This review analyzes trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels, highlighting the crucial role these fisheries play in food security, nutrition, employment and local economies.
By placing inland capture fisheries in the context of global fish production, this study also illustrates of their adaptive nature, their enduring relevance and potential to contribute to global development goals. Additionally, the publication addresses four key thematic areas crucial for the future of inland fisheries: data quality, their contribution to food systems, integration with basin management, and the enhancement of fisheries management practices.
The Review of the state of the world fishery resources: Inland fisheries is available at: https://icsf.net/resources/review-of-the-state-of-the-world-fishery-resources-inland-fisheries-by-fao-2024/