strategy
Increasing contribution of marine living resources to food security in developing countries
Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.Agenda 21 recommends promoting the contribution of marine living resources to eliminate malnutrition and to achieve food self-sufficiency in developing countries by, [inter alia], minimizing post-harvest losses and managing stocks for guaranteed sustainable yields.
Facilitates:
Securing food suppliesEnsuring sustainable use of marine living resources under national jurisdiction Facilitated by:
Identifying food security benefits of biological diversity Values:
IncreaseSecurityInsecurity Subjects:
Oceanography → MarineResources → Resources
Amenities → Food security
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
