2030 agenda and its considerations in the framework of artisanal fishing cooperatives in Mexico

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the objectives proposed by the UN, linking them in a theoretical and practical way with the real condition of artisanal fishing cooperatives in Mexico, contrasting the theoretical scope of the 2030 Agenda vs. the real praxis of the communities of artisanal fishermen. Design / Methodology / Approach: Through the application of a Participatory Rapid Appraisal Workshop (PRAW) points of the Agenda 2030 were discussed with three artisanal fishing communities in Mexico. The participants learned in a theoretical way the objectives presented by the UN; selected those that in their opinion are important and punctual parts of their fishing activity; and then analyzed these objectives comparing them with their practical daily reality. Results: Conclusions and clarifications were obtained from the social subjects in which it was recognized as a general argument that for the Mexican artisanal fishing cooperatives framework the objectives of the 2030 Agenda are possible as long as the action strategy promotes a cooperative culture with community values and social bonds; respect for their environment and way of life; as well as the sustainability of the ocean as their means of work. Limitations / Implications of the study: the main implication noticed was the enormous importance that exists towards delivering theoretical considerations from international organizations and decision makers, to the social base who operates these proposals. These spaces create discussions that allow the theoretical analysis of practical needs which is mandatory in the social sciences. Findings / Conclusions: The neoliberal globalized economic system is the main disagreement for the 2030 Agenda. The 2030 Agenda encourages developed countries to support under-developed countries with knowledge, technology and investments to achieve sustainability. However, the Agenda does not recognize local knowledge, use forms and customs in those developing countries, as effective operational alternatives.

Zonificación pesquera del Lago de Chapala-Jalisco mediante criterios de extracción, especie objetivo y valor de venta

“…La actividad pesquera artesanal se ve restringida por limitaciones en el acceso a los recursos proporcionados por el lago. Cambios en las políticas gubernamentales han llevado a los pescadores a adoptar nuevos enfoques en la reproducción y explotación de los recursos (Magadán et al, 2021), lo que ha resultado en restricciones en la libertad de pesca debido a la burocracia institucional y la normativa legal que regula esta actividad (Ortiz, 2001). La transformación de los patrones históricos de acceso a los recursos ha motivado la fragmentación de la cohesión social y generado una competencia entre la población por el acceso a los permisos gubernamentales necesarios para la pesca.…”