GEF OFMP II Project
Design Workshop
Fisheries Management Division ­
Component 1, sub-components 1.1 & 1.3
Legal Services ­
Component 1, sub-components 1.2

Overview
Status of SIDS participation in WCPFC
Shifting Challenges for SIDS in regional and
national management
Candidate Responses and Vehicles

SIDS Participation
Active drivers of WCPFC development to date ­
rapid transition to functional Commission with
established secretariat and programmes.
Primary proponents of major management
measures ­ MCS, administrative/operational,
target and bycatch species.
Encouraging development of process to monitor
implementation and respond to "non-compliance"
At the same time ­ SPRFMO development

Shifting Challenges
Current/recent focus has been on:
setting up the Commission
building capacity to engage at the appropriate level
establishing and enforcing "ground rules" for
WCPFC-SIDS relationship
designing and defending CMMs
Without decreasing these activities, focus is
now required on implementation and
coordination of WCPFC measures/activities
and national priority issues.

Responses
Shifting focus under OFMP II, matched by re-
aligned priorities and services in FFA Annual Work
Plan and Budget.
Increased focus on national level work:
Foster broad in-country understanding of CMM
obligations
Enhance understanding of options for
implementation, and alternatives
Work within national administrations to meet
WCPFC requirements in a way that fulfils national
priorities and aspirations

Responses cont
Increased emphasis on Smaller SIDS in
recognition of greater burden for participation
and implementation.

FMD - Actual Activities (vehicles)
National level workshops on WCPFC and individual
priority issues
Sub-regional/regional workshops on specific issues
where broader focus is beneficial.
Greater opportunity for national representatives to
undertake policy attachments (particularly from smaller
SIDS)
Dedicated avenue for advice for smaller SIDS (new
position).
Consistent with broader activities to be undertaken by
FMD.

Legal - Actual Activities (vehicles)
Increased focus on national level work and assistance to
smaller SIDS ­ in addition to the National level
workshops on WCPFC and individual priority issues
Strengthen legal frameworks to reflect obligations
including WCPFC CMMs and national development
aspirations and priorities
Sub-regional/regional workshops on specific issues
where broader focus is beneficial
Legal attachments (particularly from smaller SIDS)
Legal aspects of climate change

Questions/Discussion

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