The Pacífico Econavipesca project is a collaboration between KTH, universities in Sweden and Colombia, local and reginal authorities as well as fishing associations in Guapi, Colombia. Taking advantage of the knowledge of the local communities and up-to-date scientific knowledge, the project strives to develop a sustainable artisanal fishing model.
Last year, Gauri Salunkhe and Katarina Larsen, wrote a post for WaterBlog@KTH: Transdisciplinary co-creation on the river in search for more sustainable futures – fieldwork experiences with local fishing communities in Colombia, painting an image of part of the project.
This summer, the project was part of a presentation to Yesenia Olaya Requene, Colombia’s minister of science, technology and innovation, who visited KTH. The visit, which also included a presentation of KTH’s Lightweight Structures Laboratory, took part on 13 June 2024 and is described on KTH’s Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment’s web.