Forecasting with Fishers

For two years now, a group of social scientists, physical geographers, atmospheric and marine scientists, and communications and media experts have been working closely with artisanal fishers in three villages near Thiruvananthapuram, to find effective ways to make the livelihoods of these fishing communities more secure and sustainable by improving safety at sea. In this episode, we speak with Dr Johnson Jament who is part of this team, to understand more about why this is an issue that deserves attention, and affects wider society. This conversation is part of Ala’s special issue on the Forecasting with Fishers project. Do check out our website for more articles, interviews and features about the project.