Fisheries governance in the socio-ecological system of the Corumbau Resex - Bahia, Brazil

Governança da pesca no sistema socioecológico da Resex do Corumbau - Bahia, Brasil

Gobernanza de la pesca en el sistema socioecológico de la Resex de Corumbau - Bahia, Brasil

Extractive Reserves (RESEX) are socio-ecological systems (SES) that aim to protect the livelihoods of traditional populations and promote the sustainable use of common resources through co-management processes. This paper aims to characterize the SES of the Corumbau RESEX, highlighting the role of the actors involved in the co-management of natural resources. The research adopts the perspective of SES proposed by Elinor Ostrom, and data collection took place between December 2022 and July 2023, through interviews with actors who participate in the governance of the RESEX. The results show the complexity of this system, which involves multiple coastal ecosystems, stakeholders and socio-political boundaries. The conclusions point to the gaps in the governance model, especially in the face of the challenges of tourism and the low level of involvement of fishermen in decision-making.

Keywords:
Protected areas; Conservation units; Co-management; Fisheries management; Adaptive management; Artisanal fishery