In most cases, women are not involved in the planning, development or management of marine and coastal resources. Integrating women's and men's usage of these resources into the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) increases the chance of both women and men participating in and benefiting from the MPA. This case study highlights the attempt to fully involve women in fisheries and coastal resource management in Cayar, Senegal - at the onset, women and men in the community were both involved in the participatory process of establishing the MPA.
The marine and fisheries sector supports livelihoods in communities around the world. Helping these industries cope with climate change impacts, while also reducing their own effect on climate change, requires outreach to fishing operations of all sizes ranging from community-based fishing families to large commercial fishing fleets. Transferring technology in the fisheries sector both reduces vulnerability to climate change risks while increasing food security and enhancing the overall health and well-being of fishing communities. Through the CTCN network you can access a range of climate adaptation technologies ranging from open water to closed-loop indoor and shoreline aquaculture fish farming practices. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.