Launched by industry experts, affordable and accessible scheme offers a path to sustainability recognition, economic value and market access

A new, groundbreaking certification scheme designed specifically for small-scale fisheries (SSFs) is looking to help unlock market access, drive sustainability and deliver greater value to coastal communities. Dubbed “Community Catch”, the initiative aims to overcome the high costs and complexity associated with other fishery certifications by offering an affordable, flexible and digitally-supported pathway that’s tailored to the unique realities of SSFs – which account for around half of the world’s fish catch and over 90% of its fishers.