Summary of Day Two
Discussion
A reminder of why we are here....
Possible Vision
‘Sustainable inshore fisheries, well managed
using community based approaches, that
provide long-term economic, social, ecological
and food security benefits to our communities’
Are we heading towards our vision?
Poorly-managed fisheries
Quantity of fish/habitat
a)
Fish needed by
growing population
Fish habitat
Fish
Fish available
available from
from
coastal
stocks
stocks
Gap in supply of
fish to be filled
Time
Well-managed fisheries
Quantity of fish/habitat
b)
Fish needed by
growing population
Fish habitat
Fish available from
stocks
Fish available from
coastal stocks
Time
Key Issues
Understanding the facts
Advocacy and political will
Scaling Up
Balancing offshore and inshore
fisheries
Supporting communities
Closing the gap
Working together
The holistic approach
Using the right methods
Maintaining livelihoods
The Barriers
– Lack of political profile, will and support, including
for sub-national govt. agencies
– Inadequate focus on coastal fisheries
management by fisheries agencies
– Outdated management policy, legislation and
planning with little or no monitoring of
effectiveness or management
The Barriers (2)
– Lack of information to inform management
– Limited capacity and resources
– Inadequate empowerment of local communities
and links with sub-national government
– Lack of stakeholder collaboration/connection
– Inadequate MCS and variable/inadequate
sanctions
– Geographical isolation and extent of coastlines
Day 3 Proposed Timetable
• 9.00-9.30 Summary of progress and presentation of
outcomes
• 9.30-10.30 Discussion of outcomes in working groups
• 10.30-11.00 Tea Break
• 11.00 Activities and indicators to achieve outcomes
• 12.30 Lunch
• Free time until 3.00
• Outcomes report on web by 3.00
• 3.00-4.00 Delegates read report and record comments
• 4.00-5.00: Discussion and amendment of report
Overall outcomes
• Improved wellbeing of coastal communities
• Productive and healthy ecosystems and fish
stocks
Examples of long-term outcomes
• Informed, empowered communities
• Adequate information to inform management and
policy
• Strong political support for coastal fisheries
management at a national and sub-national scales
• Refocussed fisheries agencies supporting coastal
fisheries management underpinned by CBFM
• Strong and up-to-date management policy, legislation
and planning
• Effective collaboration and coordination between
stakeholders, including levels of government
Kodak Moment
• Women delegates are requested to assemble
at the cocktail pit at morning tea when a
photo will be taken and you will be famous