Law No. 15.590 establishing the Policy of Artisanal Fisheries in the state of Pernambuco. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pernambuco Document type Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Artisanal fishing Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Governance Local government Public participation Access-to-information Biodiversity Food security Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 11 Chapters, establishes the Policy of Artisanal Fisheries in the state of Pernambuco which aims at promoting the planning, promotion and supervision of artisanal fisheries in order to reach sustainably, the socio-economic, cultural and professional development of traditional communities, as well as the conservation and recovery of aquatic ecosystems. The Policy objectives are the following: stimulating the social organization of fishermen; improving the quality of life of fishing communities, strengthening the fishing and stimulating income generating activities in order to reduce regional and social inequalities; enhancing a sustainable production; ensuring food security of communities; qualify and modernize production chains; developing initiatives to use, manage, protect, conserve and restore natural resources, agro-ecosystem and aquatic biodiversity; encouraging sustainable practices; strengthening social organizations, councils, institutions and state agencies related to artisanal fishing; improving geo-referenced data and ensure public access to information on artisanal fishing; recognize and spread the culture and knowledge of fishing communities. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis.alepe.pe.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 45.396 regulating Law No. 15.590 on the Policy of Artisanal Fisheries in the state of Pernambuco. Legislation | Brazil | 2017 Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Policy/planning, Governance, Local government, Public participation, Access-to-information, Food security, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX