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Exploration of non-monetary benefits of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, lessons from the developing world

Empirical study
Conference paper

Published 2015 by North American Association of Fisheries Economists. Authored by Domínguez, J.A.Z.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Tools:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

Sustainability Issues:

Participant costs and benefits

Outcomes of Interest:

Knowledge

Specific Themes:

Transnational governance

Sectors:

Fish - Wild capture

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
Region/Country:

Geographies:

North America

Countries:

Mexico

Summary

This paper explores if MSC certification is associated with any non-monetary benefits for participating fisheries based on a qualitative case study in Mexico.

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Exploration of non-monetary benefits of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, lessons from the developing world

Empirical study
Conference paper

Published 2015 by North American Association of Fisheries Economists. Authored by Domínguez, J.A.Z.

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