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Factsheet No. 3: The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and how they apply to fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Africa

Danish Institute of Human Rights

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  • human rights,
  • United Nations,
  • blue economy,
  • Guidelines,
  • UNGPs,
  • private sector
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  • Entrepreneurs,
  • Policy makers,
  • Researchers
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  • English
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The factsheet discusses how the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) can be applied to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

The factsheet provides an overview of the UNGPs and explains how they apply to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. It emphasizes the responsibility of states to protect human rights in these sectors, as well as the responsibility of businesses to respect human rights and carry out due diligence to identify and address any adverse impacts of their operations.

The factsheet also provides guidance for businesses on how to implement the UNGPs in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This includes steps such as conducting human rights impact assessments, engaging with affected communities, and establishing effective grievance mechanisms.

Finally, the factsheet highlights the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and affected communities, to address human rights challenges in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. It calls for increased transparency and accountability to ensure that human rights are respected and protected in these sectors.