INFORMATION AND HEALTH
THE INVISIBILITY OF ARTISANAL FISHING IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Keywords:
climate change, health, information, traditional communities, artisanal fishingAbstract
Climate change intensifies health risks and disproportionately affects traditional peoples and communities. Among these groups, traditional fishing communities located along the coast of Rio de Janeiro stand out. This study aimed to analyze the availability of territorial information on these populations in the state of Rio de Janeiro and discuss its implications for climate adaptation in health. This is a documentary and exploratory study. The collected data were systematized and cartographically represented using QGIS. The results show that, although climate adaptation instruments recognize artisanal fishers and traditional peoples as vulnerable populations, significant gaps in territorial information remain. Across the 27 municipalities analyzed, artisanal fishing is widely distributed; however, only Angra dos Reis and Paraty have records of territorial self-mapping initiatives. As a counterpoint, the study highlights the experience of the Projeto Povos, which employs social cartography and the co-production of information to strengthen territorial visibility and community participation. It is concluded that expanding and improving information on fishing territories is essential to support climate adaptation measures, health promotion, and socio-environmental justice.