Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT (Revised)
(Consolidated)
1. Country: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu
and Vanuatu
2. Project Number/Code: PIMS No. 2992
3. Project Title: Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project
4. Executing Agency: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
5. Period Covered: 1 April 2008 to 30 June 2008
6. Summary of Overall Project Progress:
At thirty three months the Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project is scheduled
for a Mid Term Review. This has commenced under the guidance of the UNDP Country Office
responsible for the project. A final report is expected to be completed early in the third quarter
of the project. Interviews with stakeholders occurred principally in May of this quarter. An
timely annual report for the project was finalized and this provided significant guidance for the
MTR.
As at 1 April through to 31 June, project progress in the science component has continued
steadily with updates for versions of TUFMAN and the conduct of a Tuna Data Workshop.
Observer training and the production of logbooks and other material has taken place and in
the case of logbooks, distributed. Training for observers and data monitoring coordinators
continued as planned. Scientific advice to countries, FFC and the Commission continue to be
primary activities supported by the project. Stock Assessment activities are advanced by the
conduct of two successful and well received workshops in this quarter.
Work in to relation to Ecosystem Risk Assessment has commenced in support of ecosystem
analysis and proposals for long-term ecosystem monitoring and operationalisation of the
ecosystem-based approach for use by countries and the Commission Science Committee
(Ecosystem By-catch working group).
A point of note in this quarter is the significant progress concerning IUCN's involvement for
the collection and analysis of information from seamounts in the WTP LME. Agreement was
reached between UNDP and the executing agencies for the realignment of activities to
achieve the sub-component objectives as a result of the cancellation of the IUCN research
cruise. Contracting for the new activities and work related to literature reviews has
commenced.
Component two activities progress much in the same fashion as those for science. An
important legal conference - Regional Conference on Legal and Policy Trends in the
Implementation of International Fisheries Instruments took place this quarter. Legal Reform
activities progress and include advice to countries during Commission related sub-regional
workshops held this quarter and for Samoa, work in relation to their national legislations and
regulations. Joint project supported legal and compliance input for dockside boarding and
inspection workshops has occurred this quarter in Kiribati and Fiji.
In terms of Policy and Institutional Reform activities a Tuna management Plan has been
concluded for Vanuatu and as mentioned previously two of the three planned Commission
sub-regional workshops have taken place. An EAFM workshop has also taken place in
Kiribati as well as the commencement of institutional strengthening scoping work there.
Work continues in relation the development of a Forum Leaders endorsed MCS Regional
MCS strategy evolving from the workshop held in the first quarter this year. Follow-up work for
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Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreements discussed at a meeting in the first quarter continue in
preparation for a further meeting in the 3rd Quarter.
7. Specific Outputs/Results Achieved (As per quarter work-plan):
Specific outputs and results achieved under the project against quarterly work plans are
reported in the following spreadsheet.
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Component One
Sub-component 1.1: Fishery Monitoring
Output 1.1.1: A template for national integrated monitoring programmes including logsheet, observer,
port sampling and landing data collection and management; and provision of national data to the
Commission
Activity 1.1.1.1: Develop
TUFMAN versions 4.3.2 and 4.4.0 were released during this reporting period.
database and associated
Features of the new TUFMAN include new reports summarising Telex data,
software
provision for more options for EEZ breakdown in reports, support for the
regional standard handline logsheet and the redevelopment of the purse seine
unloading data entry forms. Review of the TUFMAN data entry forms
commenced in June 2008 this phase is expected to result in a more finely-
tuned product for the users and is expected to be finished by the 4th Quarter
2008.
The specification for the new TUFMAN Observer data module was completed
during this period and work on developing this new module commenced in June
2008.
Activity 1.1.1.2: Develop
There was no specific work undertaken on the TUFMAN Commission reporting
reporting module for
module, although the procedures for producing reports for the WCPFC were
Commission data
presented in the 2nd Tuna Data Workshop (TDW-2), held in Noumea from 7-11
April 2008. A workshop paper "Methods for determining Annual Catch
estimates" was provided to participants and included guidelines on which
TUFMAN report(s) to use to produce annual summaries for the WCPFC. (see
http://www.spc.int/oceanfish/Html/Meetings/TDW2/index.htm).
Output 1.1.2: National monitoring systems based on the regional template for integrated monitoring,
customised to meet national needs
Activity 1.1.2.1: Support
Version 4.4.0 of TUFMAN was thoroughly tested during this period and installed
establishment and
in all countries using TUFMAN by May 2008. The latest version of TUFMAN
enhancement of national
was installed in the Philippines for the first time during a visit in June 2008
databases and software
staff members from BFAR/NFRDI were also trained in using TUFMAN during
the visit.
The CES database system, with the most up-to-date tuna fishery data, was
provided to all member countries in May 2008.
Activity 1.1.2.2: Support
Two basic observer training courses took place, one was in the Solomon
establishment and
Islands and one was in PNG. The combined development of `Competency
enhancement of national
Based Training (CBT) units' continues to be an additional feature of the current
port sampling and
basic training courses.
observer programmes
A new Observer Coordinator for New Caledonia was recruited, organised
administratively and briefed on his role during June.
Activity 1.1.2.3: Support
A list of national resource requirements were compiled at the TDW-2 workshop
the coordination of
(see Activity 1.1.3.2). After the workshop funding issues and equipment quotes
national monitoring
and specifications were discussed and advanced with a number of countries.
programmes
Output 1.1.3: A regional monitoring coordination capacity, to develop regional standards such as data
formats, and to provide a clearing house for information on fishery monitoring
Activity 1.1.3.1: Develop
The Data Collection Committee Report was edited and made available online.
and make available
http://www.spc.int/oceanfish/Docs/Statistics/collection.htm
common data formats
An extensive run of new observer and port sampling workbooks and waterproof
pads were requested from the printery and shipped to the countries.
Approximately 500 observer workbooks, 400 observer waterproof pads and 100
port sampling pads were shipped this quarter.
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New 2007 purse-seine and longline debriefing forms were also created and
made available to national observer programmes.
Activity 1.1.3.2: Hold
The second Tuna Data Workshop was held in Noumea from the 7th to 11th April.
Regional Workshops on
The workshop presentations and outputs were distributed to the participants at
regional and national
the end of the workshop and are available on line.
fishery monitoring
http://www.spc.int/oceanfish/Html/Meetings/TDW2/index.htm
Activity 1.1.3.3: Distribute
No further progress this quarter.
newsletters, webpage and
other forms of information
exchange
Output 1.1.4: Training of national monitoring staff, particularly monitoring coordinators, observers
and port samplers
Activity 1.1.4.1: Organise
A full basic observer training course was held for 15 candidates in the Solomons
and hold in-country
Island and 15 in PNG. See Activity 1.1
observer & port sampling
courses and other training
activities
Activity 1.1.4.2: Regional
See activity 1.1.3.2.
training courses in
integrated fishery
monitoring
Activity 1.1.4.3: Attach
The National Tuna Data Coordinator of the Solomon Islands worked on his
national monitoring
countries NTDP document for three days in late June. The procedures for
personnel to SPC/OFP
collecting and managing unloading and telex data were reinforced during his
stay as were the procedures for updating the logsheet version.
Sub-component 1.2: Stock Assessment
Output 1.2.1: National oceanic fisheries status reports prepared collaboratively with national scientific
staff
Activity 1.2.1.1: Prepare 6
During the quarter, the Palau NTFSR was finalised and is currently in printing.
National Oceanic
Work on the NTFSRs for FSM, Nauru, and Kiribati were progressed, with FSM
Fisheries Status Reports
and Nauru drafts expecting to be soon completed. The NTFSR schedule for
(NTFSRs) annually
2008 includes a new NTFSR for Samoa, and an updated NTFSR for Marshall
Islands (still to be confirmed).
Activity 1.2.1.2: Hold In-
Outputs from the current draft NTFSR for Kiribati were presented to the EAFM
country Stakeholder
Stakeholder meeting in Kiribati in April. Outputs from a draft Niue fishery report
Workshops for delivery of
were presented in-country in May 2008.
National Status Reports
Output 1.2.2: Advice to Pacific SIDS on scientific issues in the work of the Commission
Activity 1.2.2.1: Provide
1. Scientific advice provided at in-country EAFM consultations in Kiribati (April
contributions to briefs on
2008)
scientific issues for Pacific
2. Scientific briefs on status of stocks and albacore fishery were presented to
SIDS for meetings of the
the Heads of Fisheries and Forum Fisheries Committee.
Commission, the Scientific
Committee and Science
Working Groups
Activity 1.2.2.2: Present
No activities this quarter
scientific briefs to
preparatory meetings of
Pacific SIDS for the
Commission
Output 1.2.3: Training of national technical and scientific staff to understand regional stock
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assessment methods, and interpret and apply the results; and to use oceanographic data
Activity 1.2.3.1: Hold
Two stock assessment workshops were held in June (crossing over to July)
Regional Workshops on
2008 at SPC headquarters in Noumea. The first workshop was an introductory
stock assessment
workshop for participants with little prior exposure to stock assessment learning,
methods and analysis of
or who had not engaged in training for some time. The second workshop was
oceanographic impacts on
for participants who had attended the previous years stock assessment
fisheries
workshops. The purpose of the workshops are to increase capacity in Pacific
Island Countries to understand, interpret and use information from regional
stock assessments in their national and regional decision making processes.
The workshops, initially an initiative under the PIOFMP, were this year funded
by the Japanese Government via a trust fund administered by the Western and
Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
In total, 24 participants from countries and territories across the Western and
Central Pacific Region attended the two workshops.
Activity 1.2.3.2: Attach
OFP hosted an attachment of a fisheries officer from Niue in April 2008.
national technical staff to
Further attachments from Samoa are planned for the third quarter.
SPC/OFP and other
institutions to participate in
Commission stock
assessment work and
preparation of national
status reports
Activity 1.2.3.3: Train
No activities this quarter.
scientific counterparts in-
country
Sub-component 1.3: Ecosystem Monitoring and Analysis
Output 1.3.1: Observer sampling and analysis of commercial fishery catches to determine trophic
relationships of pelagic species in the WTP LME
Activity 1.3.1.1: Collect
Biological sampling of stomach contents and tissue samples is undertaken in
observer-based sampling
several countries and coordinators. More samples have been collected in
data, especially stomach
Solomon (69) and FSM (42).The samples that have been collected in Fiji should
contents, tissue samples
be sent soon to SPC. Marshall sent samples but without data.
Issue # 7 of the biological sampling SPC Newsletter will be distributed mid July.
Activity 1.3.1.2: Lab-based
Lab-based analysis of samples is continuing. During the quarter, 225 stomach
analysis of samples
samples were examined and the resulting data/information entered into the
database. The total number of stomachs examined and with data entered is
now 3,844 samples from 68 different species.
Output 1.3.2: Collection and analysis of information on seamounts in the WTP LME
SPC
Activity 1.3.2.1: Hold
This activity was completed during Q1-2006 and Q3-2006.
seamount activity planning
and review workshops
Activity 1.3.2.2: Describe
The scientific paper entitled "Enhanced seamount location database for the
Seamounts and analyse
western and central Pacific Ocean: screening and cross-checking of 20 existing
historical fishing patterns
datasets" submitted to the peer-reviewed journal Deep-Sea Research has been
around seamounts
accepted and should be published during the third quarter 2008.
The 1-year spatial analyst position who will be in charge of analysing fishing
data around seamounts was advertised with a closing date of 15th of May.
Selecting committee was organised and agreed on a short-list of 4 applicants.
Two out of four interviews were conducted during the quarter. Selection process
will be finished during the third quarter.
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Activity 1.3.2.3: Collect
To test the long range fishing vessel that will be used for the second phase of
data at sea at selected
the Pacific Tuna Tagging Project, a 2 week-trial cruise in Solomon Islands was
seamounts, including
carried out between the 26th March and the 8th of April. During this experiment,
tagging, trophic sampling
12,945 tunas were tagged and released with conventional tags and 11 with
and analysis
archival tags. To date, the tag recovery rates are 8.5 % and 13.1 % respectively
for the fish tagged in Solomon Islands and PNG with an overall recovery rate of
11.3% for 102,913 fish tagged
Activity 1.3.2.4: Support
No activity this quarter.
national scientist
participation in benthic
biodiversity survey
IUCN
Activity 1.3.2.1: Hold
Completed
seamount activity planning
and review workshops
Activity 1.3.2.2: Describe
(i) Conducted preliminary interviews with longline industry representatives from
Seamounts and analyse
several PICs, and identified Tonga, Fiji and Samoa as initial targets for
historical fishing patterns
conducting the fisher interviews.
around seamounts
(ii) Contracted Paulo Bartrama to assist with fisher interviews.
(iii) In the process of hiring Mr. Kelvin Passfield, to be based from the IUCN
Oceania Regional Office in Suva, Fiji.
(iv) Initiated a literature review related to pelagic fisheries on seamounts.
(v) Based on discussions with purse seine companies, purse seine vessels in
the Pacific generally do not make sets based on the location of seamounts.
Activity 1.3.2.3: Collect
Cancelled
data at sea at selected
seamounts, including
tagging, trophic sampling
and analysis
Activity 1.3.2.4: Support
Cancelled
national scientist
participation in benthic
biodiversity survey
Output 1.3.3: Model-based analysis of ecosystem-based management options
Activity 1.3.3.1:
No activity this quarter.
Incorporate ecosystem
data and information into
existing ecosystem
models and refinement of
those models as
necessary
Activity 1.3.3.2: Use
No activity this quarter.
enhanced models and
data to assess ecosystem-
based management
options
Activity 1.3.3.3: Use
No activity this quarter.
enhanced models and
data to assess
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management options
targeted specifically at
seamounts
Output 1.3.4: Estimates of levels of by-catch in WCPO oceanic fisheries
Activity 1.3.4.1: Review
No activity this quarter.
historical observer data
and methodological
development
1.3.4.2: Estimate levels of
No activity this quarter.
by-catch
Output 1.3.5: Results of ecosystem analysis and proposals for long-term ecosystem monitoring and
operationalisation of the ecosystem-based approach for use by the Commission's Scientific
Committee, especially its Ecosystems & Bycatch Working Group, and by Pacific SIDS
Activity 1.3.5.1: Present
No activity this quarter.
results of ecosystem
analysis to the
Commission through the
Ecosystem & Bycatch
Working Group
Activity 1.3.5.2: Present
Ecological Risk Assessments (ERAs) were completed for Nauru and for the
info on national & regional
Federated States of Micronesia and started for Kiribati.
implications of results of
Presentation on sea turtle interactions in Pacific tuna fisheries was given to a
ecosystem analysis to
workshop convened by FFA.
Pacific SIDS
Activity 1.3.5.3: Attach
A training workshop in Ecological Risk Assessment was delivered by SPC-OFP
national technical staff to
staff to 25 participants from Pacific SIDS. The workshop was held in Noumea
SPC/OFP and other
during two days in between the Stock Assessment Workshops. Participants
institutions to participate in
were informed of the context of the work with reference to the Convention text
ecosystem analysis
and Commission decisions. They then considered the role of stakeholder
workshops, multi-species analyses and single species assessments. Finally,
they worked through a case study to carry out a PSA (productivity-susceptibility
analysis) themselves. Feedback was positive and this training will be repeated
in coming years to keep national technical staff up to date with SPC-OFP
research and its implications for fisheries management.
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Component Two
Sub-component 2.1: Legal Reform
Output 2.1.1: A strategy and workplan for activities on regional and national legal issues
Activity 2.1.1.1: Carry out legal
See 2.1.2.1.
and technical reviews of legal
issues and national legal
structures
Activity 2.1.1.2: Hold a Regional
Regional Conference on Legal and Policy Trends in the Implementation
Legal Consultation on Legal
of International Fisheries Instruments held in Nadi, 7-9 April 2008. Co-
Issues, National Legal Structures
funded by GEF and FFA core budget.
and the Project strategy for legal
Sub-regional WCPFC workshop in Kiribati, which included strategising
work.
on approaches to give effect to WCPFC conservation and management
measures. See also 2.1.2.1.
FFA workshop on WCPFC High Seas Boarding and Inspection
Procedures held in Nadi, 21-23 April.
Output 2.1.2
New draft laws, regulations, agreements and license conditions in line with WCPF
Convention prepared and shared with Pacific SIDS.
Activity 2.1.2.1. Prepare templates
Updating of legislative matrices to reflect the WCPFC4 outcomes for
of legal provisions to implement
the sub-regional WCPFC sub-regional workshop in Kiribati held at the
the Convention.
end of June. Co-funded by GEF and core budget.
Activity 2.1.2.2. Undertake national Samoa Project underway. Legal consultations with stakeholders on
legal reviews.
draft Bill to be held on 17-18 July in Apia. Co-funded by GEF and core
budget.
Activity 2.1.2.3. Provide draft Bills,
See 2.1.2.2
regulations, license conditions and
access agreements to Pacific
SIDS.
Output 2.1.3. Proposals for the Commission from Pacific SIDS for legal arrangements to implement
the Convention.
Activity 2.1.3.1. Undertake legal
Studies to take place in third and fourth quarters as response to issues
studies on Commission and
arising out of sub-regional WCPFC workshops. Two more sub-regional
Convention issues including non-
WCPFC workshops are scheduled for July 2008.
Contracting Parties and new
members.
Activity 2.1.3.2. Prepare legal
Scheduled for WCPFC related meetings in third and fourth quarters.
briefs for Pacific SIDS for
Commission and subsidiary body
meetings.
Activity 2.1.3.3. Hold Regional
See 2.1.1.2.
Legal Consultations.
Output 2.1.4. Training of policy makers and legal personnel in oceanic fisheries management legal
issues.
Activity 2.1.4.1. Hold Regional
See 2.1.1.2.
Legal Workshops.
Activity 2.1.4.2. Hold National
In-country Prosecution and Dockside Boarding workshop in Fiji held in
Legal Workshops.
Suva in April.
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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,
Consultancy work on Vanuatu Tuna Management Plan.
policy and strategy documents.
Vanuatu national stakeholders workshop
Activity 2.2.1.2. Support the
See 2.2.1.1.
implementation of Plans, policies
and strategies.
Activity 2.2.1.3. Undertake Plan,
See 2.2.1.1.
policy and strategy reviews.
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
Subregional WCPFC workshop in Kiribati, which included papers on
on Commission and Convention
bigeye and yellowfin management options, transhipment, regional
conservation and management
observer programme, cooperating non members to prepare participants
issues.
for the WCPFC and its related meetings, in preparation for the
Management Options workshop to be held in October and for the
WCPFc related meetings.
Activity 2.2.2.2. Prepare and
See 2.2.2.1.
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
See 2.2.2.1.
Fisheries Management Workshops
and Consultations.
IUCN
Output 2.2.3. Identification of possible management options for seamounts, including compliance
options. (IUCN)
Activity 2.2.3.1. Undertake
(i) Initiated literature review.
technical studies on management
(ii) Obtained information from Australia management authorities and
of oceanic fisheries around
literature.
seamounts.
(iii) Queries made to the five tuna-RFMOs related to any relevant
conservation and management measures addressing pelagic longlining
or other pelagic fishing methods on seamounts.
(iv) Fisher interviews, planned in Samoa, Fiji and Tonga, will augment
information on conservation issues.
Activity 2.2.3.2. Hold Workshops
(i) We are in the process of hiring Mr. Kelvin Passfield, to be based in
on seamount-related management
the IUCN Oceania Regional Office in Suva, who will be the lead in
options.
organizing the technical workshop and development of outreach
materials.
(ii) To identify alternative management and compliance methods
related to pelagic longlining at seamounts, we have begun to
synthesize information through a literature review, and will use
information obtained from fisher interviews, as well as from an in kind
project involving analyses of observer data from the Hawaii pelagic
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longline tuna fishery.
Activity 2.2.3.3. Prepare proposals
We have not yet initiated work directly related to this component. This
on seamount-related conservation
will be our final output, after the technical workshop and completion of a
and management measures.
technical project report.
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
See Activity 2.2.2.3.
Policy Consultations / Workshops.
Activity 2.2.4.2. Offer a TSC/USP
No activity undertaken this quarter.
Policy Training Course.
Activity 2.2.4.3. Present National
Kiribati EAFM stakeholders consultation workshop.
Fisheries Management Seminars
and Workshops.
Activity 2.2.4.4. Attach Fisheries
Fisheries Management Advisor to observe at annual meeting of IATTC
Management personnel to FFA
in Panama. Kiribati delegate to be funded could not attend. See also
and arrange study tours for Pacific
2.3.2.4.
SIDS personnel to other Fisheries
Commissions.
Activity 2.2.4.5. Support relevant
Papers provided to FFC Ministerial meeting in Palau in May.
Ministerial meetings.
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
Report finalised and placed on FFA GEF OFMP webpage.
of experience and best practices in
institutional reform.
Activity 2.3.1.2. Undertake and
3 week Kiribati in-country Institutional Strengthening scoping study
support implementation of reviews
conducted in Kiritimati Island and Tarawa.
of national oceanic fisheries
management institutions.
Activity 2.3.1.3. Present National
Kiribati Institutional Strengthening workshop involving all outer island
Institutional Reform Workshops.
Councils and Ministry of Fisheries.
Output 2.3.2. Processes for national consultation between stakeholders in oceanic fisheries
management.
Activity 2.3.2.1. Advise on and
No activity undertaken this quarter.
support national consultative
processes.
Activity 2.3.2.2.Support
No activity undertaken this quarter.
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
No activity undertaken this quarter.
workshops for non-state
stakeholders.
Activity 2.3.2.4. Arrange
Fisheries Management Advisor and PNG delegate funded to attend
attachments and study tours for
annual meeting of IOTC.
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non-state stakeholders to learn
from experience elsewhere.
Sub-component 2.4: Compliance Strengthening
Output 2.4.1. Strategies, plans and proposals for realigning and strengthening national oceanic
fisheries compliance programs.
Activity 2.4.1.1.Prepare a review of
Papers on compliance issues such as transhipment, port States,
Convention implications for
regional observer programme, catch documentation scheme prepared
national compliance.
for the 11th MCS WG held in March-April in Honiara and the
subregional WCPFC workshop held in June in Kiribati. Also
undertaken for FFA workshop on High Seas Boarding and Inspection
held in April in Nadi.
Activity 2.4.1.2. Undertake and
MCS Strategy meeting in February in Brisbane (final costs made this
support implementation of reviews
quarter)
of needs to strengthen and realign
national compliance programs.
Output 2.4.2. Arrangements for regional coordination of monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS)
activities.
Activity 2.4.2.1.Support regional
Continue to provide support and advice to member countries.
consultations on coordination of air
and sea patrols.
Activity 2.4.2.2.Provide advice on
Provide advice and support
MCS coordination between Pacific
SIDS and other states involved.
Activity 2.4.2.3.Prepare Niue
Discussions on NTSAs during the 11th MCS WG meeting, to be
Treaty subsidiary agreements.
followed up with Second Meeting of the Parties in third quarter.
Output 2.4.3. Strategies and proposals for regional compliance measures and programs.
Activity 2.4.3.1. Undertake
See 2.4.1.1 and 2.4.1.2.
technical studies on compliance
issues under the Convention.
Activity 2.4.3.2. Hold meetings of a See 2.4.1.1.
Working Group of Pacific SIDS on
MCS issues related to oceanic
fisheries.
Activity 2.4.3.3. Prepare and
See 2.4.1.1.
present reports on regional
compliance issues to Pacific SIDS,
including analysis of proposals for
the Commission and its Technical
and Compliance Committee.
Output 2.4.4. Training of national compliance staff, especially in inspection and VMS.
Activity 2.4.4.1. Present courses
Kiribati in-country Prosecution and Dockside Boarding workshop in
on National Inspection, VMS and
December 2007 (final costs made this quarter)
other national MCS training
programs.
Activity 2.4.4.2. Attach national
Tuvalu MCS fellow on FFA attachment
compliance staff to FFA and other
Pacific SIDS.
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Component Three
Sub-component 3.1: Information Strategy
Output 3.1.1. Project Information System for capture, storage and dissemination of project data,
lessons and best practices and provision of information products using experience and guidelines
from IW:LEARN.
Activity 3.1.1.1. Design logos and
Completed.
other Project identifiers, Project
Website/page and Project
Document Cataloguing System.
Activity 3.1.1.2. Operate the
Completed website up-grade and on-line e-newsletter facilities.
Website/page.
Discussions with newly appointed FFA Media Officer to align the
project page with FFA website developments. Maintenance ongoing.
Activity 3.1.1.3. Project information
June Newsletter produced and circulated.
materials including CDs, papers,
Discussions with WWF regarding publications in `lay terms' for NGO
videos, pamphlets, newsletters,
and other audiences to be progressed.
interviews, press releases etc.
Output 3.1.2. Knowledge management process identifying innovative, best practice and replicable
ideas within the Project and relevant to the Project and active involvement with IW:LEARN.
Activity 3.1.2.1. Prepare
Implementing KM Strategy recommendations.
Knowledge Management Strategy.
Activity 3.1.2.2. Generate
See Activities 3.1.1.2, 3.1.1.3 and 3.1.2.1
Knowledge Management
Components for Website/page,
newsletters, and progress reports.
Sub-component 3.2: Monitoring and Evaluation
Output 3.2.1. Measures of, and reports on, overall project performance and delivery, including
independent evaluations of the Project.
Activity 3.2.1.1. Mid-term
Discussions with UNDP consultants undertaking the Mid-term review
evaluation.
of the Project. They visited Honiara may 2008. Coordinated phone
conference for the consultants with IUCN.
Activity 3.2.1.2. Terminal
evaluation.
No activity this quarter
Activity 3.2.1.3. Post evaluation
(Year 8).
Activity 3.2.1.4. Annual reviews.
The final draft of the annual report has been circulated to participating
countries, UNDP, WWF, PITIA, USP and all others involved intimately
with the project.
Activity 3.2.1.5. Annual audit.
2007 Audit report submitted to UNDP. June visit to Noumea to discuss
various audit concerns and recommendations with SPC. Outcomes are
recorded in a report/spreadsheet. Discussed the possibility of changing
project audit arrangements in 2009 and is dependent on the outcome
of discussions and procedures determined by UNDP.
Output 3.2.2. Analysis of process, stress-reduction and environmental status indicators as per the
GEF International Waters Operational Strategy.
Activity 3.2.2.1. Carry out baseline
Recruitment of a consultant to perform the Baseline study has been
studies to measure IW indicators.
concluded and work has commenced. A report is expected to be
produced by September 2008 and a draft presented to RSC4 in Apia
Activity 3.2.2.2. Include indicator
To be completed.
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measures in progress reports.
Sub-component 3.3: Stakeholder Participation and Awareness Raising
Output 3.3.1. ENGO participation and awareness raising in Convention-related processes.
Activity 3.3.1.1. Conclude co-
Completed.
financing arrangement with a
Pacific ENGO.
Activity 3.3.1.2. Support Pacific
See FFA/WWF LOA
ENGO participation in the
Commission.
Activity 3.3.1.3. Provide information See Activity 3.3.1.4 and 3.3.1.5
on the Convention and oceanic
fisheries management issues to
Pacific ENGOs.
Activity 3.3.1.4. Hold national and
No activity this quarter.
regional Workshops for ENGOs.
Activity 3.3.1.5. Produce
No activity current discussions with WWF-Pacific to produce material
information materials to raise public in non-technical language to raise awareness. WWF are also in the
awareness on oceanic fisheries
process of developing a website focusing on WCPFC and regional
management issues.
oceanic fisheries management.
Activity 3.3.1.6. Organise regional
See Activity 3.3.1.4
and national fora on the
Convention and oceanic fisheries
management issues for civil society
participation.
Output 3.3.2. Support industry participation and awareness raising in Convention-related
processes.
Activity 3.3.2.1. Conclude co-
LOA completed.
financing arrangement with Pacific
INGO.
Activity 3.3.2.2. Support Pacific
Agreed work plan in the LOA with PITIA
INGO participation in the
Commission.
Activity 3.3.2.3. Provide information Further effort is required to engage PITIA and industry representatives
flow on the Convention and
and the transfer of information concerning the Convention and fisheries
oceanic fisheries management
management issues.
issues to Pacific INGOs and
businesses.
Activity 3.3.2.4. Support Pacific
See Activity 3.3.2.2.
INGO consultations on the
Convention and oceanic fisheries
management issues.
Sub-component 3.4: Project Management and Coordination
Output 3.4.1. Project Coordination Unit staffing and office.
Activity 3.4.1.1. Appoint the Project
Completed
Coordinator.
Activity 3.4.1.2. Appoint other PCU
Completed
staff.
Activity 3.4.1.3. Procure equipment
Software and fan purchased.
and other requirements to establish
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the PCU.
Output 3.4.2. Arrangements for coordination between Implementing and Executing Agencies.
Activity 3.4.2.1. Preliminary
Completed
UNDP/FFA/SPC/IUCN
Consultations.
Activity 3.4.2.2. Conclude
Completed
FFA/SPC and FFA/IUCN Letters of
Agreement (LOAs).
Activity 3.4.2.3. UNDP/FFA
On-going
Consultations.
Output 3.4.3. Regional Steering Committee meetings and reports.
Activity 3.4.3.1. Hold Inception
Completed
Workshop.
Activity 3.4.3.2. Hold Regional
RSC4 dates have been confirmed as the 17 - 18 October 2008 and will
Steering Committee meetings.
precede the FFA Management Options workshop. The report and
outcomes of the mid-term review of the project are expected to be
presented to the Regional Steering Committee. Draft agenda for the
meeting has been partially circulated. Venue and other logistical details
have yet to be confirmed.
Output 3.4.4. National Consultative Committee meetings and reports.
Activity 3.4.4.1. Secure National
Completed. Updated list of the project focal points has been posted on
Focal Point nominations.
the project website.
Activity 3.4.4.2. Support National
No activity
Consultative Committee meetings.
Output 3.4.5. Reports on Project implementation, workplan and finances.
Activity 3.4.5.1. Prepare periodic
On-going. Q1 2008 financial and narrative reports completed (some
financial and narrative reports.
gaps in FFA reporting) and submitted on time to UNDP.
Activity 3.4.5.2. Prepare Annual
No activity
Work plans
Activity 3.4.5.3: Prepare Annual
No activity
Project Reports
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8. Challenges/Issues Encountered
Nothing of note this quarter.
9. Solutions Applied (to address issues and challenges)
Nothing of note this quarter.
10. Report Prepared By:
FFA Manu Tupou Roosen
PCU Barbara Hanchard, Royden Gholomo
SPC Valerie Allain
IUCN Eric Gilman
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