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Fisheries in the Context of Attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh: COVID-19 Impacts and Future Prospects

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  • Atiqur Rahman Sunny

    (Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh
    Suchana Project, WorldFish, Bangladesh Office, Gulshan, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh)

  • Mahmudul Hasan Mithun

    (Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Mymensing 2201, Bangladesh)

  • Shamsul Haque Prodhan

    (Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Ashrafuzzaman

    (Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

  • Syed Mohammad Aminur Rahman

    (Department of Geography, Environment and Population, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia)

  • Md Masum Billah

    (Ministry of Education, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh)

  • Monayem Hussain

    (Ecofish-ll Project, WorldFish, Bangladesh Office, Gulshan, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh)

  • Khandaker Jafor Ahmed

    (Department of Geography, Environment and Population, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia)

  • Sharif Ahmed Sazzad

    (Pathfinder Agro and Fisheries Consultation Center, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

  • Md Tariqul Alam

    (Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

  • Aminur Rashid

    (Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

  • Mohammad Mosarof Hossain

    (Department of Coastal and Marine Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Fisheries and the aquaculture sector can play a significant role in the achievement of several of the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda. However, the current COVID-19 situation can negatively impact the fisheries sector, impeding the pace of the achievement of development goals. Therefore, this paper highlighted the performance and challenges of the fisheries sector in Bangladesh, emphasising the impact of COVID-19 and the significance of this sector for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through primary fieldwork and secondary data. The total fish production in the country has increased more than six times over the last three decades (7.54 to 43.84 lakh MT) with improved culture techniques and extension services. Inland closed water contributions have increased to 16%, while inland open water has declined to 10%, and marine fisheries have dropped to 6% over the past 18 financial years (2000–2001 to 2018–2019). COVID-19, a significant health crisis, has also affected various issues associated with aquatic resources and communities. Transportation obstacles and complexity in the food supply, difficulty in starting production, labour crisis, sudden illness, insufficient consumer demand, commodity price hikes, creditor’s pressure, and reduced income were identified as COVID-19 drivers affecting the fisheries sector. The combined effect of these drivers poses a significant threat to a number of the SDGs, such as income (SDG1), nutrition (SDG2), and food security (SDG3 and SDG12), which require immediate and comprehensive action. Several recommendations were discussed, the implementation of which are important to the achievement of the SDGs and the improved management of the aquatic sector (SDG14—life below, and SDG16—life above water).

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  • Atiqur Rahman Sunny & Mahmudul Hasan Mithun & Shamsul Haque Prodhan & Md. Ashrafuzzaman & Syed Mohammad Aminur Rahman & Md Masum Billah & Monayem Hussain & Khandaker Jafor Ahmed & Sharif Ahmed Sazzad , 2021. "Fisheries in the Context of Attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh: COVID-19 Impacts and Future Prospects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(17), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:17:p:9912-:d:628378
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