FAO estimates that the fisheries and aquaculture sectors support the livelihoods of 10-12% of the global population. Fisheries will play an important role to play in achieving the objectives of Agenda 2030, particularly in ending poverty and achieving Zero Hunger.

Yet as this increased demand for fish competes with instances of overfishing and illegal fishing, a greater emphasis is being placed on securing sustainable fisheries that will continue to benefit future generations. How can the promotion of sustainable fisheries activities, particularly in developing countries, attract impact investors seeking a return on their investment with projects aimed at achieving positive and measurable social or environmental results?

A new World Bank report entitled Developing investment opportunities for return-seeking capital in sustainable marine capture fisheries examines how governments, development banks, philanthropic grant makers and nonprofit organizations can create conditions to encourage and enable impact investment in sustainable fisheries.

This paper recognizes that a subset of impact investors are increasingly interested in sustainable fisheries, welcoming the possibility to earn attractive returns, while simultaneously supporting social and environmental gains. This paper provides an overview to better understanding how projects and activities might appeal to commercial impact investors.

You can read the full paper here.