First Regional Symposium on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea

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1 FAO/General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean First Regional Symposium on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea November 2013, St. Julian s, Malta Draft agenda

2 Wednesday, 27 November Official opening and general presentation of the symposium Keynote speakers Thematic session I Current situation of small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea: strategies and methodologies for an effective analysis of the sector Chaired by FAO Regional Projects [Henri Farrugio] Existing information and data on small-scale fisheries to assess their potential in terms of production and socio-economics Key elements linked to small-scale fisheries for planning and management purposes Data and information gaps at different levels (biological, socio-economic, environmental) Definition of common methodologies to monitor the regular collection of relevant data [Identification of key elements characterizing small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea]

3 Thursday, 28 November Thematic session II Management and co-management options for small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Chaired by WWF [Nicolás L. Gutiérrez] Management and co-management: actual co-management versus participatory advisory schemes Traditional fisheries management approaches adopted by stakeholders in the region Transfer of executive management powers from stakeholders to State agencies Contemporary schemes including co-management in the field of fisheries Fishers, fisheries agencies, scientists and civil society as co-managers: who should qualify to co-manage? Legal framework for fisheries co-management: how does it fit in national and regional legal frameworks? Co-management options for: area-based management; access limitation; limitation of fishing opportunities; time/area management; monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) Co-management committees : the case of the co-management committee of the Catalan sand-eel fishery Capacity-building needs for fisheries co-management Thematic session III Integration of small-scale fisheries in marine protected areas (MPAs) Chaired by MedPAN [Bertrand Cazalet] Different types of MPAs in the GFCM area: from fisheries management tools to conservation and multipurpose MPAs [Chloë Webster and Bertrand Cazalet] MPAs impacts on small-scale fisheries [Presentation of selected studies by scientists/mpa managers] Small-scale fishers in MPAs: from participation to co-management [Presentation of case studies and experiences by MPA managers/fishers] Promotion of small-scale fisheries and potential of reconversion in and around MPAs [Presentation of case studies by MPA managers/ other organizations] [Identification of key elements for the integration of small-scale fisheries in marine protected areas in the Mediterranean and Black Sea] [Identification of emerging elements characterizing management options for small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea]

4 Friday, 29 November Thematic session IV Enhancing small-scale fisheries value chains in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Chaired by CIHEAM - IAM Bari [Mohamed Naji and Giulio Malorgio] Small-scale fisheries value chains and economic accounts in light of the current crisis Local, national and international value chains related to small-scale fisheries production Costs and earnings analysis of small-scale fisheries and reasons for differences Small-scale fisheries production through the value chain method Investing in quality improvement Existing structural and community needs and socio-economic approaches towards diversification and multi-functionality Valorization of the main small-scale fisheries production Innovative measures to enhance production and market: capacity-building and institutional development Options to maximize the price of small-scale fisheries catches at time of sale, including certification requirements [Identification of key elements to enhance small-scale fisheries products in the Mediterranean and Black Sea] Thematic session V Setting up a regional platform to promote the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) Chaired by FAO Fisheries Department [Lena Westlund] Challenges and opportunities for sector in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Human rights-based approach: current situation and needs in terms of access to basic economic, social and cultural rights Social and economic development for fishers, fish workers and fishing communities towards sustainable small-scale fisheries [Introduction to the SSF Guidelines] National experiences of collective actions and organizations and their development potential [Views from countries and from national, regional and international organizations] [Identification of elements to set up a regional platform for the implementation of the SSF Guidelines]

5 Saturday, 30 November 2013 Partners of the symposium Preparation of the Declaration of Malta on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea [Partner organizations] Free time/other events/posters session [Participants] Government of Malta Closure of the symposium and presentation of the Declaration of Malta on Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea To register and for any further information about the symposium, please visit the website: