SEYCHELLES
Beyond Dramatic Imagery……………… 4
There are several contradictions in the conservation initiative of Seychelles’ Blue Bond scheme
SSF GUIDELINES
On and By the Water……………… 8
Plans for the Blue Economy and Blue Growth call for proper implementation of the SSF Guidelines
SRI LANKA
Action Stations……………… 11
Sri Lanka’s National Fisheries Policy needs to be remodelled to incorporate the SSF Guidelines
BRAZIL
Oil and Uncertainty————— 14
The latest Atlantic tragedy reaches thousands in Brazil and remains unsolved
OBITUARY
A Towering Intellect………………16
With the death of Sidney Holt late last year, the world lost a towering intellect and a committed conservationist
REPORT
Chewing the Policy Cud………………19
Reflections on the September 2019 ICSF workshop on India’s NIFAP
CHILE
No More Blood and Fire……………… 26
A new type of autonomous social movement seeks to create a democratic and representative Constitution
FISHERIES
Leaving None Behind………………28
Artisanal fishers’ experiential knowledge can help address many problems, including climate change
INDONESIA
Their Decision, Not Ours……………… 32
How one community in Indonesia manages their octopus fishery through community-based organizations
SSF GUIDELINES
A Platform for Women……………… 36
Women in fisheries can utilize the SSF Guidelines to advance their interests and build a common vision
VIETNAM
Learning from Experience……………… 39
The ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) can sustain the health of coastal and marine areas
FRANCE
A Richness of Exchanges……………… 43
Celebrating World Fisheries Day on 28 November in Lorient, France
ANALYSIS
Bridging the Global with the Local………………45
The role of the local governance system of India cannot be overemphasized in steps to operationalize the SSF Guidelines
DOCUMENT
Rise Up! ………………48
The RISE UP Blue Call to Action will be prominent at the next UN Ocean Conference in Portugal, from 2-6 June 2020
REVIEW
Blue Justice ………………50
Svein Jentoft argues that we should know not to lose sight of communities
COMMENT……………… 3
ROUNDUP ………………52
