ABSTRACT The Indian Ocean region includes large ocean areas and a range of continental and island States with diverse legal systems, development status and political agendas. From a legal perspective, the challenges of regulating fisheries in such contexts are significant. Yet if blue economy goals are to be achieved – and food security, livelihoods and economies based on fishery resources assured – then sustainable management and utilization must be a priority. The imperative is clear when environmental degradation, the impacts of climate change and growing populations are taken into account. This article explores marine resource governance in the Indian Ocean, the legal landscape relevant to the management of fisheries, as well as selected national law and policy approaches. Thereafter recommendations are made for advancing law and policy to achieve blue economy goals, address pressures and ensure food security and livelihoods for future generations.

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支持蓝色经济议程：印度洋的渔业、粮食安全和气候变化

摘要 印度洋地区包括大片海域和一系列法律制度、发展状况和政治议程各不相同的大陆和岛屿国家。从法律角度来看，在这种情况下管理渔业的挑战是巨大的。然而，如果要实现蓝色经济目标——确保基于渔业资源的粮食安全、生计和经济——那么可持续管理和利用必须成为优先事项。当考虑到环境退化、气候变化和人口增长的影响时，势在必行。本文探讨了印度洋的海洋资源治理、与渔业管理相关的法律格局以及选定的国家法律和政策方法。