Taxes and Charges on Fisheries Should Support Fisherfolk’s Right to Food

“If those in the fisheries industry are not paying the required charges and fees, they are foregoing a contribution that would
directly support the sustainability of their practices […]. This makes it more likely that the resource will be overharvested, resulting in fewer fish – and implications for artisanal fisherfolk’s livelihood and their fish consumption, which is an important dietary component for them.”

In this interview Giovanni Occhiali explains the difference between taxes and charges in the fishing sector. He emphasizes that evading taxes and charges has detrimental implications for sustainability and the livelihoods of artisanal fisherfolk, as fish consumption is a vital part of their diet.