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National Oceans and Fisheries Policy

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Pollution control Climate change Noise pollution Sustainable development Sustainable use Fish products Internal trade Policy/planning Subsidy/incentive Governance Non-governmental entity Rural employment Rural youth Gender Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Public private partnership (PPP) Food security Public health Nutrition Early warning system/emergency intervention system
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa
Abstract

Acknowledging the need for the fisheries sector in Kenya to operate within a specific policy framework, the Government took a key decision to develop a comprehensive policy for the sector in 2008. It is a sectorial policy which aims to ensure increased and sustainable fish production and utilization by properly managing the ocean and other Kenya Fishery waters.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Management Plan For Fisheries Targeting Small And Medium Sized Pelagic Fish.

Legislation | Kenya | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Rural employment, Rural youth, Gender, Community management, Public participation, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Sustainable use, Climate change, Disasters, Coastal zone management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Capacity building, Food security, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX