Dams, Fish and Fisheries: Opportunities, Challenges and Conflict Resolution

Have reservoir fisheries been successul in replacing river fisheries? Which migration mitigation measures exist and how effective are they? What is the information base and capacity required for effective management of fisheries through a dam projcet cycle? What are the existing criteria and guidelines concerning dams and fisheries? The four papers presented in this publication address major fishery issues in relation to dams as identified by the World Commission on Dams (WCD) and FAO for the purpose of WCD's global reviews on "Dams and Development".