A NEW SONG FOR COASTAL FISHERIES PATHWAYS TO CHANGE & KIRIBATI CBEAFM

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1 A NEW SONG FOR COASTAL FISHERIES PATHWAYS TO CHANGE & KIRIBATI CBEAFM

2 Fisheries in the Pacific Important for national revenue, livelihoods, food security Pacific tuna fisheries 2014 WCPO tuna catch of 2.8 million tonnes, 60% in PICT EEZs Approaching NZD 500 million in foreign access revenue per year! Employment 16,000 jobs Coastal fisheries Provides 50-90% of dietary protein for coastal communities 49% of total fisheries contribution to GDP is from coastal fisheries Over 50% of coastal communities derive 1 st or 2 nd source of income from coastal fisheries OVERVIEW 2

3 OVERVIEW 3

4 Coastal fisheries: coral reefs, mangroves and sea-grass habitats provide the bulk of subsistence animal protein

5 Fish Consumption person/kg/year > OVERVIEW 5

6 Fisheries in the Pacific Fisheries is not just big - it is huge for the region Effort, interest and pressure on the oceanic and coastal fisheries resources is increasing OVERVIEW 6

7 Where to for the future of coastal fisheries? A new approach is urgently needed to deal with decline in coastal fisheries resources OVERVIEW 7

8 A new song represents a regional approach for community based coastal fisheries management GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 8

9 Development of A new song Need identified for an overarching regional strategy that has widespread ownership & buy-in The Strategy was developed through a participatory workshop Over 100 participants from departments of all 22 PICTs, community members from 10 PICTs, CROP agencies, donors, researchers and NGOs GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 9

10 A new song for coastal fisheries An agreed-upon set of actions needed from member governments and other stakeholders to provide substantial support for this communitydriven approach The active involvement from members mean the regional strategy reflects their development priorities. GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 10

11 A new song for coastal fisheries Calls for an enhanced focus on coastal fisheries management Designed to provide direction, encourage cooperation and effective use of regional and other support services At the regional level, it brings together disconnected initiatives into a strong, coordinated approach At national and sub-national levels, it seeks political recognition of the value of coastal fisheries. GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 11

12 The New Song NEW SONG VISION Sustainable well managed inshore fisheries, underpinned by community based approaches that provide food security, longterm economic, social, and ecological benefits to our communities

13 Subnational National Regional NGOs Local commun ities Coastal Fisheries Resources Subregional Local NGOs Regional To be successful, new song initiatives will require a coordinated and integrated approach by all stakeholders with one core objective sustainable management of coastal fisheries resources. GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 13

14 OVERARCHING OUTCOMES 1. Improved wellbeing of coastal communities 2. Productive and healthy ecosystems and fish stocks

15 8 intermediate outcomes 1. Informed, empowered coastal communities with clearly defined user rights 2. Adequate and relevant information to inform management and policy 3. Recognition of, and strong political commitment and support for, coastal fisheries management at a national and sub-national scale 4. Re-focused fisheries agencies that are transparent, accountable and adequately resourced, supporting coastal fisheries management and sustainable development underpinned by CEAFM GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 15

16 8 intermediate outcomes 5. Strong and up-to-date management policy, legislation and planning 6. Effective collaboration and coordination between stakeholders and key sectors of influence 7. More equitable access to benefits and decision making within communities, including women, youth and marginalised groups 8. Diverse livelihoods reducing pressure on fisheries resources, enhancing community incomes and contributing to improved fisheries management GOAL 2. PACIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED AND RESILIENT 16

17 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

18 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management New approach for Kiribati. Island Councils responsible for bylaws for lagoon and coastal fisheries. Fisheries Ministry responsible for Fisheries legislation, export permits, management plans. Marine tenure destroyed by UK colonial government, but still exists in practice in nonurban communities.

19 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Capacity Development has been critical component for project No history of CEAFM in Kiribati. Limited capacity in MFMRD for coastal fisheries. No capacity in Ministry of Internal Affairs. Minimal capacity in Island Councils. Strong decision making structures in Uminane but limited formal institutional support. Every consultation includes officials from MFMRD & MIA, plus CEAFM team, to build & scale-out.

20 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Project seeks to improve rural lives and enable communities to achieve their own dreams. Project works with communities at three levels: Community/village/uminane Island council/whole of island National

21 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Empowering Communities Support Communities to strengthen their ownership and management over their fisheries resources. Strengthen capacity of communities to identify challenges to sustainable fisheries, and develop their own management responses. Strengthen capacity of communities to collaborate and implement their own management responses, and where necessary, work with Island Council to enact by-laws. Strengthen partnership between communities, island councils and government of Kiribati to collaborate on

22 Kiribati Community Based Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Outcomes now include: Strong relationships Increasing profile of CEAFM Capacity building of volunteer network Multiple workshops, training, local media and regional SPC briefings Community management plans in 5 villages Research outputs.

23 Thank-you for your time Moses Amos