Resolution No. 112/2015 approving the Charta promoting the improvement of marine sector in Cape Verde. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 73. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Poverty Coastal zone management Fishery management and conservation Mariculture Marine fisheries Marine protected areas Protected fishing area Stock enhancement/repopulation Research Sustainable development Sustainable use Aquaculture Biodiversity Management/conservation Marine area Protected area Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Resolution approves the Charta (in Annex) promoting the improvement of marine sector "Blue Growth" in Cape Verde. This Charta, consisting of 8 sections, aims to promote sustainable development of ocean and coastal areas, minimize environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and non-sustainable use of marine resources and maximize economic and social benefits of people, focusing on the vision of blue growth in the major strategic options and expected results. The sectors involved are: fisheries and aquaculture, trade, food security, environment, water ecotourism, maritime transport and port development, urban development and responsible coastal management, services and scientific research and security in the implementation, in the promotional tools, and in the monitoring and evaluation of blue growth, in particular in the framework of the Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction III (PRSP III) 2012-2016 and the Charta of Fisheries Policy 2013-2018, approved respectively by Resolution No. 26/2014 and No. 17/2014. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Resolution No. 17/2014 approving the Fisheries Policy Chart (CPP). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2014 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Cooperative/producer organization, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution No. 83/2015 approving the Plan of Action of the Fisheries Policy Chart (CPP). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Cooperative/producer organization, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution No. 26/2014 approving the Strategy for National Growth and Poverty Reduction III (DECRP III) for 2012-2016. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2014 Keyword: Policy/planning, Poverty, Agricultural development, Nutrition, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX