Ingibjörg Karlsdóttir

University of Iceland,

Reykjavík, Iceland

E-mail: ink14@hi.is

ORCID 0000-0001-8201-7217

Sustainability in project management for marine fisheries: A PSALSAR-based systematic review

Abstract. This study investigates the current state of knowledge within sustainability in project management, focusing on the fisheries industry through a literature review covering the period from 2010 to 2025 using the Scopus, ProQuest, and ScienceDirect databases. This systematic literature review search initially resulted in 120,633 papers. After applying selection criteria, 25 papers were included in the systematic review. The PSALSAR framework was used to ensure a comprehensive and structured analysis. In addition, two semi-structured interviews with practitioners involved in sustainability certification projects were analysed to complement the literature by providing practical insights. This systematic literature identifies potential gaps in applying sustainability in project management, highlighting areas for additional investigation and innovation. This comprehensive understanding of current knowledge gaps, best practices, and challenges is crucial for guiding future research. It consolidates and synthesises research on sustainability in project management within fisheries, emphasising the need for more comprehensive frameworks and a stronger focus on adapting project management principles to sustainability challenges specific to fisheries. The review pointed out the limited research on this topic compared to other industries, such as construction and energy, calling for a deeper exploration of how sustainability practices can be fully integrated into project management specific to the fisheries industry.

Received: October, 2024

1st Revision: February, 2025

Accepted: November, 2025

DOI: 10.14254/2071-789X.2026/19-1/7

JEL Classification: Q01, Q22, M11

Keywords: project management, fisheries industry, sustainability, systematic literature review, PSALSAR