About
When Food Runs Scarce is a foray into the experiences and perceptions of inhabitants of fishing villages in Senegal affected by the depletion of the oceans. It captures their views on the lack of food, the importance of fishing to the local communities, and the resultant effect of migration. It is funded by the University of Central Lancashire’s Research Centre for Global Development (C4Globe).
The Project
This project interrogates the lived experiences of local fishing communities in Senegal, including the quality of life, survival and access to food, within the context of declining small-scale fishing. It aims to share the experiences of local fishermen affected by the depletion of the oceans which has been exacerbated in recent ways by the activities of foreign industrial fleets.
Funding
The project is funded by the University of Central Lancashire’s Research Centre for Global Development (C4Globe). C4Globe aims to build and develop robust equitable research partnerships that address major societal challenges through quality interdisciplinary research. With a focus on the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, C4Globe’s partnerships prioritise the needs of those most marginalised and disadvantaged.
Dr Allwell Uwazuruike
Allwell is an expert in International Law and Human Rights, with particular interest in the enforcement of human rights in Africa
Dr Fazila Bhimji
Fazila conducts research on migration, activism, and diasporic communities.
“Fishing was more fruitful in the past. You could sail all day without seeing a boat. Now you can’t sail 30km without seeing boats. The sea is overcrowded with them. Everybody has turned to the sea. Even the farmers, because there is no more cultivable land. They sell their land to build houses and turn to fishing.”
Badou