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Perfecting the art of fisheries learning exchanges in the Eastern Caribbean

Author : Cox, S. and P. McConney
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251340677

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Perfecting the art of fisheries learning exchanges in the Eastern Caribbean by Cox, S. and P. McConney Pdf

There is increasing awareness of the need for, and a growing movement to apply, the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) and develop sustainable linkages between climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk management (DRM). Fisheries learning exchanges (FLEs) can be useful for enhancing fisheries management that is guided by these concepts. In the Caribbean there exists little guidance on FLEs that focus on the concepts of EAF, CCA and DRM. Although best practices exist, guidance for designing and implementing suitable exchange programmes is almost non-existent. This report seeks to fill this gap by providing practical guidance. First, concepts are presented to underpin good FLE practices. Two case studies from the Caribbean are offered as examples of recent FLEs, with lessons learnt from the experiences. Next, guidelines for organising FLEs are outlined, followed by potential challenges and solutions to be considered. Finally, useful resources for additional practical guidance are set out with links for easy access.

Fisheries Learning Exchanges

Author : Steve Rocliffe,Katie R. Thompson,Lekelia Danielle Jenkins,Shawn Peabody,Brian Jones (Conservation scientist)
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822045453511

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Fisheries Learning Exchanges by Steve Rocliffe,Katie R. Thompson,Lekelia Danielle Jenkins,Shawn Peabody,Brian Jones (Conservation scientist) Pdf

This handbook provides guidance on developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining fisheries learning exchanges (FLEs). This collaboration between FAO, the non-governmental organizations Blue Ventures and Smartfish International, and the research initiative FLExCELL draws on experiences from dozens of learning exchanges over the past decade to present actionable, accessible advice and best practice. By blending research into FLE best practice with extensive insights from the field, the guide provides tools and recommendations to develop effective learning exchanges. Since no two FLEs will be the same, it adopts a comprehensive but not prescriptive approach with a focus on flexibility and the need to consider differing contexts. The guide is structured as a simple ten-step process covering the major activities that should be undertaken before, during and after an exchange, from developing objectives and assembling the team, to a later debriefing and "keeping up momentum" phase. The steps provide in-depth guidance on best practice and common pitfalls, as well as links to other useful resources. It also includes a checklist with practical reminders of the most important steps involved in successfully organizing learning exchanges.

Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: sharing good practices from around the world

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251312605

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Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: sharing good practices from around the world by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This document includes eight studies showcasing good practices in support of sustainable small-scale fisheries. FAO commissioned these studies aiming to share experiences and promote the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines). The case studies were also intended to promote participatory approaches – in line with the SSF Guidelines principles – and to promote increased interaction between research and fishing communities, including the use of traditional knowledge and participatory research. It is hoped that the case studies will inform policy and policy processes and, in this way, promote sustainable small-scale fisheries according to the SSF Guidelines and the human rights-based approach to development (HRBA). The case studies constitute a rich selection of experiences and are diverse, not only with regard to their geographical setting but also in scope and approach. They span from looking at one specific tool for sharing experiences (the fisheries learning exchanges methodology in Madagascar and Mozambique) or examining the enabling environment in a specific thematic area (disaster risks in Bangladesh), to regional policy formulation on small-scale fisheries (the SSF Guidelines protocol for Caribbean policies) and reflection on how to use the SSF Guidelines in participatory processes (the Myanmar step-by-step approach to discussions with small-scale fisheries communities). A few of the papers look at co-management, in some cases combining fisheries management and social development (Senegal, Uruguay and Nepal), with one focusing on the role of small-scale fisheries and community organizations (India). Generally, the case studies refer to HRBA but, perhaps because many of the activities have taken place in the past, it seems that HRBA has rarely been consciously and explicitly implemented. Still, the case studies bear witness to a number of experiences and practices that are clearly steps in the right direction. Key good practices emerging from the studies refer to, among other things, holistic approaches to co-management and social responsibility; broad engagement, inclusiveness and partnerships; the power of communication; and gender equality and the role of women. As more experience is gained, our knowledge of how to go about implementing the SSF Guidelines will improve and nurture new and continued initiatives. For the present and the future, efforts should be made to apply HRBA, while continuing to share experiences and good practices showing how to do so when implementing the SSF Guidelines.

Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: Showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade

Author : Zelasney, J. ; Ford, A, ; Westlund, L. ; Ward, A. and Riego Peñarubia, O. eds.
Publisher : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251323502

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Securing sustainable small-scale fisheries: Showcasing applied practices in value chains, post-harvest operations and trade by Zelasney, J. ; Ford, A, ; Westlund, L. ; Ward, A. and Riego Peñarubia, O. eds. Pdf

The SSF Guidelines recognize the right of fishers and fishworkers, acting both individually and collectively, to improve their livelihoods through value chains, post-harvest operations and trade. To achieve this, the Guidelines recommend building capacity of individuals, strengthening organizations and empowering women; reducing post-harvest losses and adding value to small-scale fisheries production; and facilitating sustainable trade and equitable market access. This document includes nine studies showcasing applied practices and successful initiatives in support of enhancing small-scale fisheries value chains, post-harvest operations and trade, based on the recommendations contained in the SSF Guidelines. Cases presented have been chosen on the basis that they can be emulated elsewhere by small-scale fishery proponents including, but not limited to, national administrations, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, private enterprises, development agencies and intergovernmental bodies. An analysis of enabling conditions as well as related challenges and opportunities are discussed in each case. The document supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – specifically SDG 14.b: “provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets”; and SDG 2.3: “by 2030 double the agricultural productivity and the incomes of small-scale food producers, particularly women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment”.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Ghana

Author : Smith, H.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251357217

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Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Ghana by Smith, H. Pdf

Through the FAO-NORAD project, survey data was used to “map” women’s organizations and assess their present capacities and needs in the small-scale fisheries sector. Data collection for this study (herein referred to as the Women’s SSF Mapping Assessment) in Ghana focused on six regions: Western, Central, Eastern, Greater Accra, Volta and Oti. Across these regions, a total of 46 surveys were collected between 23 September and 5 November 2020 (for a full overview of the study methods, see Appendix 1). The results of this study and related recommendations for capacity enhancement activities were later validated by stakeholders at the National Inception and Consultative Workshop held on 20–23 April 2021 in Winneba in the Central region. The workshop was attended by 59 participants, including fish processors drawn from ten project communities; officers from the Fisheries Commission and other partner agencies, including the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI); and civil society organizations and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Each of the ten communities were represented by two processors who participated in project-related surveys (e.g. the study’s baseline assessment) and a leader from at least one women’s small-scale fisheries group. In addition, women’s small-scale fisheries group leaders at the district, regional and national levels were also invited. In all, 30 fish processors and leaders participated in the validation process.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Malawi

Author : Smith, H.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251357200

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Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Malawi by Smith, H. Pdf

Through the FAO-NORAD project, survey data was used to “map” women’s organizations and assess their present capacities and needs in the small-scale fisheries sector. Data collection for this study (herein referred to as the Women’s SSF Mapping Assessment) focused on three districts along Lake Malawi: Karonga in the Northern region, Salima in the Central region, and Mangochi in the Southern region. Across these three districts, a total of 54 surveys were collected between 18 September and 30 October 2020 (for a full overview of the study methods, see Appendix 1). The results of this study and related recommendations for capacity enhancement activities were later validated through a workshop held on 24 March 2021, by representatives from the central government (Ministry of Fisheries), academia, NGOs, district-level officials, extension officers, and women from the smallscale fisheries sector.

Better data collection in shark fisheries – Learning from practice

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251346228

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Better data collection in shark fisheries – Learning from practice by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Some species and stocks of sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras (termed shark in this review) are rapidly depleting due to climate change, land-based influences, and overfishing. These pressures, coupled with sharks’ low reproductive potential (slow growth and delayed maturation; long reproductive cycles; low fecundity; and long lifespans) place sharks in a risk profile that is more akin to mammals on land than fish in the ocean. The development of policy, and the delivery of management and conservation measures regulating the use, international trade, and capture of sharks (whether as a targeted species or as bycatch in fisheries), is hindered by gaps in basic knowledge – a knowledge that is required in order to get a clear sense of their status in real-time. Many countries are establishing or strengthening monitoring across shark value chains to overcome these shortfalls in information. This document reviews what shark fisheries data is being collected, highlighting the opportunities and constraints in collecting information on sharks in fisheries, based on practical experience. It includes information from 28 surveys across 19 countries: 9 in the Mediterranean, 5 in Africa, 3 in Asia, and 1 in Oceania. Interviews were conducted with data collectors and managers across the entirety of the survey process, while data collection variables were documented in order to inform those interested in the collection, provision, and exchange of shark information on common practices and their commonalities. The review identifies standardized information metrics which, if collected more generally, would strengthen the opportunity for harmonized reporting and cross-comparability across surveys. In addition – and in order to assess the status quo – the current data collection requirements of management measures applied to sharks by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) were reviewed, including “no retention” measures. Finally, the review proposes a list of the minimum standard measurements and common life-history parameters required to support the assessment of shark stocks in fisheries.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Uganda

Author : Smith, H.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251357194

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Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Uganda by Smith, H. Pdf

Through the FAO-NORAD project, survey data was used to “map” women’s organizations and assess their present capacities and needs in the small-scale fisheries sector. Data collection for this study (herein referred to as the Women’s SSF Mapping Assessment) focused on four districts: Buikwe along Lake Victoria, and Mukono, Masaka and Buliisa districts in Lake Albert. Across these four districts, a total of 49 surveys were collected between 27 August and 6 September 2020 (for a full overview of the study methods, see Appendix 1). The results of this study and related recommendations for capacity enhancement activities were later validated at a workshop held 23–25 March 2021, by representatives from the central government (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries – MAAIF), district-level officials, extension officers, and women from the small-scale fisheries sector. The workshop, which was presided over by the Commissioner for Resource Management, was attended by 40 participants. Their feedback on proposed capacity enhancement activities is reflected in this report.

Small-scale fisheries governance

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251386002

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Small-scale fisheries governance by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The small-scale fisheries subsector is a crucial provider of livelihoods, nutrition, and food security to millions of people all over the world. However, small-scale fishers, fishworkers and their communities face many challenges, including lack of recognition, limited participation in decision-making, unsustainable use of aquatic resources, climate change impacts and conflicting interests with other sectors. The Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) are the first international instrument entirely dedicated to small-scale fisheries and provide guidance on how to address existing challenges in the subsector. One of the key areas discussed in the SSF Guidelines is the need for an enabling environment that promotes good governance. This publication, Small-scale fisheries governance – A handbook in support of the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication, was based on a number of training courses on governance in small-scale fisheries. It offers an overview of the SSF Guidelines and guidance on their implementation in particular with regard to good governance and the enabling environment needed.

Mid-term evaluation of the project “The coastal fisheries initiative global partnership”

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251349458

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Mid-term evaluation of the project “The coastal fisheries initiative global partnership” by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Many coastal fisheries are poorly managed and overexploited, resulting in suboptimal yields and lost revenue, and damage to other species and habitats. The Coastal Fisheries Initiative (CFI) is a global effort between FAO and other development partners to address these issues in a holistic and integrated way. It aims to work at a practical level with selected fisheries and to facilitate a global exchange of experience and learning. The CFI comprises subsidiary regional projects in Indonesia, Latin America and West Africa, a sustainable investment support project, and a global partnership and coordination project. The mid-term evaluation of the global coordination project found that, while the initiative is extremely relevant, it has so far had limited impact of a strengthened global partnership. The evaluation recommended greater coordination between the subsidiary projects, a strengthened reporting structure and a project extension of up to two years.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Sierra Leone

Author : Smith, H.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251357187

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Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Sierra Leone by Smith, H. Pdf

Through the FAO-NORAD project, survey data was used to “map” women’s organizations and assess their present capacities and needs in the small-scale fisheries sector. Data collection for this study (herein referred to as the Women’s SSF Mapping Assessment) in Sierra Leone focused on five districts: Kambia, Port Loko, Moyamba, Bonthe and Pujehun. Between 26 February and 15 March 2021, a total of 59 groups were surveyed (for a full overview of data collection and methods, see Appendix 1), including 10 groups in Pujehun, 11 groups in Port Loko, 18 groups in Kambia, 13 groups in Bonthe and 7 groups in Moyamba. The results of this study and related recommendations for capacity enhancement activities were later validated by stakeholders at the National Inception and Consultative Workshop, held 22 June 2021 in Freetown. Twenty participants attended the workshop, including representatives from all five coastal districts. A variety of stakeholders provided their input on the recommendations to enhance the capacity of women’s small-scale fisheries organizations, including the minister, director and other senior staff members from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), fisheries out-station personnel, and community stakeholders (e.g. Community Management Associations [CMAs], women fishworkers).

FAO publications catalogue 2021

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789251350898

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FAO publications catalogue 2021 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This catalogue aims to improve the dissemination and outreach of FAO’s knowledge products and overall publishing programme. By providing information on its key publications in every area of FAO’s work, and catering to a range of audiences, it thereby contributes to all organizational outcomes. From statistical analysis to specialized manuals to children’s books, FAO publications cater to a diverse range of audiences. This catalogue presents a selection of FAO’s main publications, produced in 2021 or earlier, ranging from its global reports and general interest publications to numerous specialized titles. In addition to the major themes of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, it also includes thematic sections on climate change, economic and social development, and food safety and nutrition.

Fishery Co-Management

Author : Robert S. Pomeroy,Rebecca Rivera-Guieb
Publisher : CABI
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780851990903

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Fishery Co-Management by Robert S. Pomeroy,Rebecca Rivera-Guieb Pdf

During the last decade, there has been a shift in the governance and management of fisheries to a broaderapproach that recognizes the participation of fishers, local stewardship, and shared decision-making.Through this process, fishers are empowered to become active members of the management team,balancing rights and responsibilities, and working in partnership with government. This approach iscalled co-management.This handbook describes the process of community-based co-management from its beginning, throughimplementation, to turnover to the community. It provides ideas, methods, techniques, activities, checklists,examples, questions and indicators for the planning and implementing of a process of community-basedco-management. It focuses on small-scale fisheries (freshwater, floodplain, estuarine, or marine) indeveloping countries, but is also relevant to small-scale fisheries in developed countries and to themanagement of other coastal resources (such as coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass, and wetlands). Thishandbook will be of significant interest to resource managers, practitioners, academics and students ofsmall-scale fisheries.

Terminal evaluation of the project “Climate change adaptation of the Eastern Caribbean fisheries sector” (CC4FISH)

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251368534

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Terminal evaluation of the project “Climate change adaptation of the Eastern Caribbean fisheries sector” (CC4FISH) by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This report presents the findings of the terminal evaluation of the regional project “Climate change adaptation of the Eastern Caribbean fisheries sector” (GCP/SLC/202/SCF, “CC4FISH”). The project was financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented and co-executed by FAO and regional partners from January 2017 to June 2022. The participating countries were Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Routledge Handbook of Climate Change Impacts on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Author : Victoria Reyes-García
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781003802716

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Routledge Handbook of Climate Change Impacts on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities by Victoria Reyes-García Pdf

This Handbook examines the diverse ways in which climate change impacts Indigenous Peoples and local communities and considers their response to these changes. While there is well-established evidence that the climate of the Earth is changing, the scarcity of instrumental data oftentimes challenges scientists’ ability to detect such impacts in remote and marginalized areas of the world or in areas with scarce data. Bridging this gap, this Handbook draws on field research among Indigenous Peoples and local communities distributed across different climatic zones and relying on different livelihood activities, to analyse their reports of and responses to climate change impacts. It includes contributions from a range of authors from different nationalities, disciplinary backgrounds, and positionalities, thus reflecting the diversity of approaches in the field. The Handbook is organised in two parts: Part I examines the diverse ways in which climate change – alone or in interaction with other drivers of environmental change – affects Indigenous Peoples and local communities; Part II examines how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are locally adapting their responses to these impacts. Overall, this book highlights Indigenous and local knowledge systems as an untapped resource which will be vital in deepening our understanding of the effects of climate change. The Routledge Handbook of Climate Change Impacts on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities will be an essential reference text for students and scholars of climate change, anthropology, environmental studies, ethnobiology, and Indigenous studies.