THE RIO GRANDE DO SUL STATE POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AS AN INFORMATION POLICY

Abstract

Artisanal fishing is an activity of great social, economic, cultural, and environmental relevance in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, being linked to the way of life of fishing communities and the management of natural resources. This work aims to analyze Law No. 15.223/2018 using the COQ3 Method, identifying its elements as public policy and discussing its configuration as an information policy. The results demonstrate that the legislation goes beyond its regulatory function by establishing mechanisms for the production, monitoring, sharing, access, and dissemination of information related to fishing activity. It is concluded that the State Policy for Sustainable Fisheries Development can be understood as an implicit information policy, since it organizes information flows, defines institutional responsibilities, and contributes to the management of fishing territories and the strengthening of traditional communities.