Policy brief: “A critical look at fishing in Lake Tanganyika”

Fisheries of Lake Tanganyika, a source of income for millions of people, are in danger. Human activities around the lake and poor fishing practices threaten the stocks. Fish have become more difficult to buy for the population.

The resource, which is shared between four riparian countries, requires harmonized and consistent management at all levels. Based on our investigations we propose concrete actions to improve the situation.