FISHNET: Fisherfolk Integration for Sustainable Habitat and Natural Ecosystem Transformation

The FISHNET project is dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty among marginalized fisherfolk communities while combating the degradation of marine ecosystems. The project focuses on revitalizing common pool resources and promoting sustainable practices through community empowerment and capacity-building. FISHNET works to ensure that fisherfolk are actively involved in decision-making processes, resource management, and conservation efforts. 

By establishing Bangladesh’s first community-managed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), FISHNET conserves marine ecosystems, facilitates access to resources, promotes financial inclusion, and offers diversified livelihoods. A key focus is empowering women fisherfolk and addressing child labor within the marine industry. Through these initiatives, FISHNET aims to enhance community resilience, promote equity, and support the restoration of degraded marine ecosystems to foster thriving marine life.