Social and Solidarity Economy in Fisheries under Socio-Environmental Pressures in Mexico: Collective Strategies, Territorial Resilience, and Local Governance

Abstract

Artisanal fisheries in Mexico face increasing socio-environmental pressures related to ecological degradation, economic vulnerability, and limited community participation in decision-making processes. In this context, this literature review examines the potential of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a framework to strengthen collective strategies, territorial resilience, and local governance among fishers in Yuriria. Common findings on national and regional scales at international, national, and regional scales, common findings highlight the importance of cooperation, self-management, traditional knowledge, and productive diversification as responses to crisis scenarios. The literature also reveals research gaps regarding inland fishing communities in central Mexico, particularly in Guanajuato. In this regard, fishers in Yuriria represent a relevant case for understanding how solidarity-based practices can contribute to sustainable development and community strengthening from a territorial perspective.