Pacific Islands Oceanic
Fisheries Management
Project
GEF/OFMP Steering Committee
17th 18th Oct 2008
Apia, Samoa
Component Two
Period: July 07 June 08
Component 2 - Law, Policy and Institutional,
Reform, Realignment and Strengthening
Sub-components:
Legal Reform
Policy Reform
Institutional Reform
Compliance Strengthening
Sub Component 2.2 - Policy Reform
Four Main Outputs
Output 2.2.1. National oceanic fisheries management Plans,
policies and strategies;
Output 2.2.2. Strategies and specific proposals for the overall
development of the Commission, including its Secretariat and
technical programs, and for Commission conservation and
management measures;
Output 2.2.3. Identification of possible management options for
seamounts, including compliance options. (IUCN); and
Output 2.2.4. Training of policy makers, technical personnel
and other Pacific SIDS stakeholders to increase understanding
of sustainable and responsible fisheries.
Sub-Component 2.3 - Institutional Reform
Two Outputs.
Output 2.3.1. Strategies, plans and proposals for the reform,
realignment and strengthening of national oceanic
fisheries management administrations; and,
Output 2.3.2. Processes for national consultation between
stakeholders in oceanic fisheries management.
Sub Component 2.2 - Policy Reform
Output 2.2.1.National oceanic fisheries management Plans,
policies and strategies
Completed Kiribati EAFM report,
Development of the EAFM Operational Framework
Vanuatu NPOA for Sharks,
Marine Turtle NPOAs for Cook Islands,
Support provided to Vanuatu on implementation of its Tuna Management Plan and
strategies for management of the Vanuatu Flag fishing Vessels;
Palau EAFM Report Consultation with Stakeholders
Support provided to member countries through provision of briefs.
Completed the final review of the Vanuatu Tuna Plan on Fee;
Reviewing of the Nauru TMP is currently under way.
Completed Vanuatu Tuna Management Plan review.
Sub Component 2.2 - Policy Reform
.
Output 2.2.2. Strategies and specific proposals for the overall
development of the Commission, including its Secretariat and
technical programs, and for Commission conservation and
management measures
A cost-benefit study of management options for bigeye and yellowfin was
undertaken and provided to Pacific SIDS as a basis for preparing proposals
for WCPFC4
Completion of the Transhipment and Catch retention studies
Conducted three FFA sub regional workshops on WCPFC issues
Building on information shared and positions developed at the sub-regional
workshops held in prior quarters, the Annual Management Options
Workshop (MOW) was held in October to finalise positions and identify
priority areas for the annual WCPFC meeting in Guam in December 2007.
Draft measures developed at the MOW were forwarded to the Commission
to form the basis of discussion on proposed measures on various issues.
Sub Component 2.2 - Policy Reform
Output 2.2.2. Strategies and specific proposals for the overall
development of the Commission, including its Secretariat and
technical programs, and for Commission conservation and
management measures...Cont'd
A pre-WCPFC meeting of FFA Members was held discussing the WCPFC FFA
brief as referred above and positions, strategies and key proponents / presenters
were agreed for the WCPFC4 meeting. GEF Fisheries Management Adviser
attended and presented briefing papers at the pre-WCPFC meeting of FFA
Members and provided advice to members at the annual WCPFC meeting in
Guam;
Comprehensive briefs on all significant issues for the WCPFC Northern
Committee, WCPFC SC3 and TCC3 was prepared for FFA members;
Advice on VDS, long line management, purse seine fisheries closures and
overcapacity;
Advice on Catch documentation schemes;
Development of the FFA Sea Turtle Action Plan; and
Sub regional workshops were held for Vessel Day Scheme.
Sub Component 2.2 - Policy Reform
Output 2.2.2. Strategies and specific proposals for the overall
development of the Commission, including its Secretariat and
technical programs, and for Commission conservation and
management measures...Cont'd
A study of management options for long line fishing vessels operating
within the WCPO was undertaken as a basis for preparing proposals for
WCPFC5
Briefing reports for Special PNA meeting in Honiara and the WCPFC
Chair's meeting in Canberra, Australia on bigeye and yellowfin
management options particularly focused on the Commission adopting
management measures for high seas which are compatible to inzone
measures.
Briefing on all significant issues for USTreaty and SPRFMO were
prepared and presented to Pacific SIDS attending the SPRFMO meeting
in Ecuador and Pacific Island Parties.
Sub Component 2.2 - POLICY REFORM
Output 2.2.4. Training of policy makers, technical personnel
and other Pacific SIDS stakeholders to increase understanding
of sustainable and responsible fisheries.
Completion of the TSC/USP Policy training course. No
further activity (due to insufficient funds 14K);
FSM EAFM stakeholder consultation workshop;
National fisheries management workshop were held for FSM
and Tonga for presentation of the EAFM report
National fisheries management workshop was held for
Vanuatu for presentation of the final revised tuna
management plan
Nauru EAFM stakeholder consultation workshops;
Sub Component 2.2 - POLICY REFORM.
Output 2.2.4. Training of policy makers, technical personnel
and other Pacific SIDS stakeholders to increase understanding
of sustainable and responsible fisheries... Cont'd
Participation in the IOTC meeting; the IWG/Joint Tuna RFMO meeting
in US and the IATTC meeting in Mexico;
Support was provided for the PNA and FFC Ministerial meetings held
in Koror Palau at the margins of the FFC67 meeting in May 2008;
Workshop for the development of an Action Plan of Action for Sea
Turtles;
Presentation of the Kiribati EAFM Draft report to Stake holders; and,
FFA Fisheries Management Attachment for Kiribati.
Sub-Component 2.3 - Institutional Reform
Output 2.3.1.
Strategies, plans and proposals for the reform, realignment
and strengthening of national oceanic
fisheries management administrations,
Complete Nauru's Institutional Reform/Strengthening Scoping study report and
provide assistance to finalise funding request and arrangements with the AusAid
for implementation of the Nauru reform/Strengthening Project.
Undertake Institutional Reform/ Strengthening Study for Kiribati
Consultation with Tuvalu Fisheries and FFA Institutional Consultants in
anticipation of Institutional Strengthening study Tuvalu.
Vanuatu Stake holder consultation on the newly drafted Tuna Management Plan;
FSM, Nauru and Tonga EAFM Stakeholder consultations for the development of
the national EAFM reports, and
Palau EAFM Report Stakeholder consultations
Kiribati EAFM Scoping
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE
UNDER SUB COMPONENT 2.2 POLICY REFORM
Output 2.2.1.
National oceanic fisheries management
Plans, policies and strategies.
Activity 2.2.1.1. Prepare Plans, policy and strategy
documents.
Activity 2.2.1.2. Support the implementation of Plans,
policies and strategies.
Activity 2.2.1.3. Undertake Plan, policy and strategy
reviews.
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE
UNDER SUB COMPONENT 2.2 POLICY REFORM
Output 2.2.2. Strategies and specific proposals for the overall
development of the Commission, including its
Secretariat and technical programs, and for
Commission
conservation and management
measures.
Activity 2.2.2.1.
Undertake studies on Commission and Convention
conservation and management issues.
Activity 2.2.2.2.
Prepare and present reports on regional oceanic
fisheries management issues to Pacific SIDS,
including analysis of proposals for the
Commission
and its subsidiary bodies.
Activity 2.2.2.3.
Hold Regional Fisheries Management Workshops
and Consultations.
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE
UNDER SUB COMPONENT 2.2 POLICY REFORM
Output 2.2.4.
Training of policy makers, technical personnel and other
Pacific SIDS stakeholders to increase understanding of
sustainable and responsible fisheries.
Activity 2.2.4.1.
Hold Regional Policy Consultations / Workshops.
Activity 2.2.4.2.
Offer a TSC/USP Policy Training Course.
Activity 2.2.4.3.
Present National Fisheries Management Seminars
and Workshops.
Activity 2.2.4.4.
Attach Fisheries Management personnel to FFA and
arrange study tours for Pacific SIDS personnel to
other Fisheries Commissions.
Activity 2.2.4.5.
Support relevant Ministerial meetings.
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE
Sub-component 2.3: Institutional Reform
Output 2.3.1. Strategies, plans and proposals for the
reform, realignment and strengthening
of
national oceanic fisheries management
administrations.
Activity 2.3.1.1. Prepare a review of experience and best
practices in institutional reform
Activity 2.3.1.2. Undertake and support implementation of
reviews of national oceanic fisheries
management institutions.
Activity 2.3.1.3. Present National Institutional Reform
Workshops
AREAS FOR ASSISTANCE
Sub-component 2.3: Institutional Reform
Output 2.3.2. Processes for national consultation between
stakeholders in oceanic fisheries
management.
Activity 2.3.2.1.
Advise on and support national consultative
processes.
Activity 2.3.2.2.
Support strengthening of national environmental
non-governmental organisations (ENGOs)
and
industry non-governmental organisations
(INGOs)
to empower them to participate in oceanic
fisheries management.
Activity 2.3.2.3.
Support national workshops for non-state
stakeholders.
Activity 2.3.2.4.
Arrange attachments and study tours for non-state
stakeholders to learn from experience elsewhere.
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