Ongoing during current project
and for consideration during the
development of a follow-up
phase, late 2008 – 2009
Completed - IUCN have
Appointed a coordinator (Eric
Gilman) early 2008
SPC:
(a) Where possible, SPC
should assist in the development of
oceanic fisheries science within Pacific SIDs in this
term
of the Project.(that has practical applications at the national level in terms of
monitoring and assessment)
(b) Development in oceanic fisheries science within
Pacific
SIDs is a priority in the proposed new
capacity-building
Project.
IUCN:
The Seamounts program is coordinated by the new
scientist at the IUCN Oceania Office to ensure
collaboration within the SPC/IUCN Seamounts
programme, with other OFM Project activities, and
with
other agencies involved in seamount research in the
region
FFA:
(a) The OFM PCU is
better supported in the second term of the Project.
(b) Greater focus is given by the PCU to
information
dissemination on the OFM Project amongst
stakeholders, and wider community in the Pacific
SIDs.
(See 4.4.4. for details).
(c) GEF should be
informed on the need for greater
flexibility in allocations for Project
management.