Technical Report: Assessment of Regional Blue Value Chains in small-scale Octopus Fisheries and mechanisms for strengthening Gender dimensions and Climate Change and Environmental considerations in East Africa and South-West Indian Ocean

Abstract

This consultancy examined the regional value chains, highlighting stakeholder roles and assessing opportunities for gender integration. It also identified environmental threats, particularly the impacts of climate change on coral reef habitats critical to octopus populations. The findings underscore the need for inclusive conservation strategies that recognize and support women’s contributions to sustainable aquatic resource use