Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
(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 January 2008 to 31 March 2008
6. Summary of Overall Project Progress:
The project has completed thirty months of activities as at the end of the first quarter of 2008.
This report covers the activities and progress made in the first quarter of 2008 from the 1
January through to the 31 March 2008.
Component One activities continue to roll-out according to planned schedule for the main
part. IUCN have taken the decision to cancel the scientific research cruise and agreement
has been reached for an alternative work plan that would remain within the parameters of the
project objectives, outcomes and outputs. These activities along with those under Component
Two that are to be coordinated by IUCN will commence in Q2, 2008.
Failure to report on all sub-components in Component Two results on the ability to confine
comments on progress to those areas covered i.e. legal and compliance only.
Project coordination has not been presented with any significant challenges and those
activities which are delayed are being addressed. A draft annual report for the project has
been completed and UNDP Suva is in the process of completing the recruitment of
consultants to undertake a mid-term review of the project.
Limited resources, including staffing levels in fisheries administrations and the increasing
number of fisheries related meetings for the region continues to impact on project activities.
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 4.3.3 were released during this reporting period.
database and associated
Most of the work done on the TUFMAN system was to enhance performance
software
and reports. Work included the development of three new reports summarising
Telex catch information and the support of aggregating by EEZ in the logsheet
catch reports.
Very minor cosmetic changes and bug fixes were made to CES during this
reporting period and the latest version of CES remains at 8.6.
Activity 1.1.1.2: Develop
A new report that provides an estimate of annual catch by combining the
reporting module for
logsheet and unloadings data was produced during the reporting period. This
Commission data
new report provides a better estimate of annual catch than using the logsheet
and unloadings data used alone.
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 4.3.2 TUFMAN was remotely installed in most member countries in
establishment and
January and February 2008.
enhancement of national
The Fisheries Database Manager installed TUFMAN version 4.3.2 in the Cook
databases and software
Islands in March 2008, updated database structures and provided a
demonstration of the new features.
The Fisheries Monitoring Supervisor and the Fisheries IT Officer visited Kiribati
in March 2008, installed the latest version of TUFMAN, converted their previous
database files to the TUFMAN Database structure and provided training in the
use of TUFMAN.
Activity 1.1.2.2: Support
A basic observer training course took place in PNG during the month of
establishment and
January. The course was augmented by the development of `Competency
enhancement of national
Based Training (CBT) units'. This initiative is the first step in making countries
port sampling and
more independent with the provision of observer training. CBT consultants and
observer programmes
regional observer coordinators attended the basic training and developed the
new training curriculum on the margins of the training course.
Activity 1.1.2.3: Support
In-country support was given to Solomon Islands (2 weeks) and Kiribati (2
the coordination of
weeks) during this quarter. The national tuna data procedures documents were
national monitoring
advanced in both countries.
programmes
The MOU for data entry support was extended for the Solomons and
discussions started on the funding requirements for fishery monitoring in
Kiribati.
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 draft edition of the Data Collection Committee Report was completed and
and make available
made available to participants for comments.
common data formats
A number of small packages including observer PS and LL workbooks and port
pads, were distributed to six monitoring programmes during this quarter.
Activity 1.1.3.2: Hold
Preparations were undertaken for the second Tuna Data Workshop which will
Regional Workshops on
be held in Noumea from the 7th to 11th April.
regional and national
http://www.spc.int/oceanfish/Html/Meetings/TDW2/index.htm
fishery monitoring
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Activity 1.1.3.3: Distribute
The French translation of the Fork Length magazine was received from the
newsletters, webpage and
translation section. No other progress this quarter.
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 PNG. See
and hold in-country
Activity 1.1.2.2.
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
There were no attachment training at SPC during this period.
national monitoring
personnel to SPC/OFP
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, work on the NTFSRs for FSM, Nauru, and Kiribati were
National Oceanic
progressed, with FSM and Nauru drafts expecting to be soon completed and
Fisheries Status Reports
ready for review. The Palau draft NTFSR has been completed and is under
(NTFSRs) annually
review. The Tonga NTFSR has been finalised. The NTFSR schedule for 2008 is
currently being finalised.
Activity 1.2.1.2: Hold In-
Ecological Risk Assessment outputs from the FSM NTFSR were utilised at an
country Stakeholder
incountry EAFM risk assessment consultation in January 2008.
Workshops for delivery of
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
Scientific advice provided at in-country EAFM consultations in FSM (January
contributions to briefs on
2008), Nauru (January 2008) and Kiribati (January 2008)
scientific issues for Pacific
SIDS for meetings of the
Commission, the Scientific
Committee and Science
Working Groups
Activity 1.2.2.2: Present
No activities in 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
assessment methods, and interpret and apply the results; and to use oceanographic data
Activity 1.2.3.1: Hold
Call for nominations for the 2008 Tuna Stock Assessment Workshops were sent
Regional Workshops on
out in February 2008. 10 participants are confirmed to date, with significantly
stock assessment
more confirmations expected over the following month.
methods and analysis of
Workshop planning and preparation of materials for these workshops was
oceanographic impacts on
significantly progressed during February and March 2008
fisheries
The second online revision exercise was provided to participants in January
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2008 with a response deadline of February. 5 participants had responded so far
with several more expected. An additional exercise has been drafted for March
2008, pending sufficient responses on the previous exercise. The ongoing
development of this online endeavour will depend upon participation rates for
the first 3 exercises.
Two days of stock assessment training were provided for a Kiribati fisheries
officer during his attachment to OFP in January 2008. Another two days stock
assessment training was provided to Kiribati MFMRD fisheries staff during the
in-country EAFM visit in January 2008
Activity 1.2.3.2: Attach
OFP hosted an attachment of a fisheries officer from Kiribati MFMRD in January
national technical staff to
2008, and from Palau in March 2008, during which they assisted with the
SPC/OFP and other
preparation of their countries respective NTFSRs, and also received training in
institutions to participate in
data analyses and stock assessment interpretation.
Commission stock
Further attachments from Kiribati and Niue are planned for April.
assessment work and
preparation of national
status reports
Activity 1.2.3.3: Train
In country stock assessment training was provided over 2 days for 7 fisheries
scientific counterparts in-
staff from MFMRD in Kiribati in January 2008.
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 continued in
observer-based sampling
several countries, with additional samples provided by the Fiji observer
data, especially stomach
programme during the quarter. Samples have also been collected in Marshall
contents, tissue samples
Islands and are awaiting shipment to Noumea.
Issue # 5 of the biological sampling SPC Newsletter was distributed in January.
Activity 1.3.1.2: Lab-based
Lab-based analysis of samples is continuing. During the quarter, 177 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 3,627 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
A 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
revised according to reviewers comments and resubmitted. The seamount
screening and database has been extended to the area that will be potentially
managed by the South Pacific RFMO. This compilation work has been reported
in the SPRFMO-V-SWG-05 for the SPRFMO meeting held in Guayaquil,
Ecuador, 10-14 March 2008.
A Spatial Analyst position (one year) is currently under recruitment utilising
resources freed up by the cancellation of IUCN research cruise activities. This
position will complete the analysis of seamount impacts on physical/biological
oceanography and fishing patterns.
Activity 1.3.2.3: Collect
A second one-month tagging cruise in Solomon Islands was carried out in Feb-
data at sea at selected
March, with an additional 17,025 tunas tagged and released with conventional
seamounts, including
tags and 12 with archival tags. To date, the tag recovery rates are 17.5 % and
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tagging, trophic sampling
12.7 % respectively for the fish tagged in Solomon Islands and PNG.
and analysis
Activity 1.3.2.4: Support
Cancellation of IUCN cruise has been confirmed and with the cancellation of the
national scientist
IRD co-funded scientific cruise in 2008 in the Bismarck Sea (PNG), no benthic
participation in benthic
biodiversity survey is now planned for the project.
biodiversity survey
IUCN
Activity 1.3.2.1: Hold
Completed by SPC in July 2006
seamount activity planning
and review workshops
Activity 1.3.2.2: Describe
(i) Reallocate IUCN funds to SPC to enable SPC to contract a spatial
Seamounts and analyse
analyst/physical oceanographer months to contribute to continued research
historical fishing patterns
initiated by SPC related to (a) identifying and classifying seamounts, and (b)
around seamounts
analyzing historical fishing patterns by longline and purse seine vessels around
seamounts, including comparing target and bycatch rates and age classes
fishing within versus outside of seamount-influenced grounds.
Initiated steps to implement a new component under this activity, to: (ii)
Interview longline fishermen regarding fishing methods and gear and other
strategies for fishing on seamounts versus in the open ocean. Interview purse
seine fishermen to determine if seamounts are targeted for setting. If yes,
collect information on any alterations to fishing methods and gear when fishing
over seamounts. (Fisheries to be included in the study to be determined).
Activity 1.3.2.3: Collect
Cancelled due to postponement of seamount research cruise
data at sea at selected
seamounts, including
tagging, trophic sampling
and analysis
Activity 1.3.2.4: Support
Cancelled due to postponement of seamount research cruise
national scientist
participation in benthic
biodiversity survey
Output 1.3.3: Model-based analysis of ecosystem-based management options
Activity 1.3.3.1:
The work on the trophic structure qualitative models of pelagic ecosystems of
Incorporate ecosystem
different regions in the Pacific has been detailed into a publication that has been
data and information into
submitted to a peer-review paper for the special issue of the CLIOTOP meeting
existing ecosystem
(14 March 2008).
models and refinement of
those models as
necessary
Activity 1.3.3.2: Use
No work was conducted on this activity this quarter.
enhanced models and
data to assess ecosystem-
based management
options
Activity 1.3.3.3: Use
No work was conducted on this activity this quarter.
enhanced models and
data to assess
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
Methodological development included consideration of the evaluation of (a)
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historical observer data
various statistical models (i.e., lognormal and negative binomial versions of
and methodological
delta and zero-inflated models) and (b) various parametric and nonparametric
development
estimators of variance.
1.3.4.2: Estimate levels of
Catches of non-target species in the waters of Papua New Guinea were
by-catch
estimated. This work will be reported to PNG as part of a comprehensive by-
catch evaluation including ERA.
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 Assessment (ERAs) for the Federated States of Micronesia
info on national & regional
(FSM) were presented at the review of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries
implications of results of
Management (EAFM) by FSM Officials. SPC-OFP staff participated in the
ecosystem analysis to
development of ERA methods workshop in Honolulu, USA; and in the FFA/SPC
Pacific SIDS
review of EAFM and planning meeting in Port Villa, Vanuatu.
Activity 1.3.5.3: Attach
No activity this quarter
national technical staff to
SPC/OFP and other
institutions to participate in
ecosystem analysis
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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
Scheduled for second and third quarters, particularly in response to
and technical reviews of legal
issues that arise from the WCPFC sub-regional workshops, and the
issues and national legal
regional conference to be held 7-9 April 2008 (see 2.1.1.2).
structures
Activity 2.1.1.2: Hold a Regional
The preparation for the Regional Conference on Legal and Policy
Legal Consultation on Legal
Trends in the Implementation of International Fisheries Instruments to be
Issues, National Legal Structures
held at the Novotel Hotel, Nadi, 7-9 April 2008 is underway. This
and the Project strategy for legal
conference brings together experts from various disciplines and also
work.
nationals from member countries to discuss fisheries legal and policy
issues. Co-funded by GEF and FFA core budget.
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
Scheduled for second quarter of 2008 to assist member countries in
of legal provisions to implement
incorporating ongoing Commission requirements into their legislation.
the Convention.
Activity 2.1.2.2. Undertake national Currently assisting Samoa in their legislative review. Working together
legal reviews.
with legal fellow from Samoa. Other countries scheduled for 2008 are
Fiji, Kiribati and Vanuatu.
Activity 2.1.2.3. Provide draft Bills,
Draft Act for Samoa shall be analysed with legal fellow from Samoa,
regulations, license conditions and
and will be taken to national workshop for consultations with
access agreements to Pacific
stakeholders.
SIDS.
Legal analysis provided to Access Agreements Negotiations workshop
(7-10, April 2008, Honiara) on minimum terms to be incorporated into
access agreements/legislation.
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
Scheduled for second, third and fourth quarters in preparation for the
studies on Commission and
WCPFC sub-regional workshops, and WCPFC related meetings.
Convention issues including non-
Contracting Parties and new
members.
Activity 2.1.3.2. Prepare legal
Scheduled for second, third and fourth quarters in preparation for the
briefs for Pacific SIDS for
WCPFC sub-regional workshops, and WCPFC related meetings.
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 workshops scheduled for
Legal Workshops.
second, third and fourth quarters.
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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,
Completed FSM and Tonga EAFM reports.
policy and strategy documents.
Activity 2.2.1.2. Support the
Undertaking EAFM consultations in Port Vila to finalise the EAFM
implementation of Plans, policies
Guidelines and policy document
and strategies
Activity 2.2.1.3. Undertake Plan,
Completed Vanuatu's National Tuna Management Review and
policy and strategy reviews.
stakeholder consultations
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
Prepared briefing report for the Special PNA meeting (Honiara) & the
present reports on regional
WCPFC Chair's meeting in Canberra on bigeye & yellowfin
oceanic fisheries management
management options (focusing on the Commission adopting
issues to Pacific SIDS, including
management measures for the high seas which are compatible to
analysis of proposals for the
inzone measures)
Commission and its subsidiary
Prepared briefing on all significant issues for the US Treaty and the
bodies
SPRFMO and provided to Pacific SIDS attending the SPRFMO
meeting in Ecuador.
Activity 2.2.2.3. Hold Regional
No activity implemented this quarter
Fisheries Management Workshops
and Consultations.
No Activity implemented this quarter
IUCN
Output 2.2.3. Identification of possible management options for seamounts, including compliance
options. (IUCN)
Activity 2.2.3.1. Undertake
Literature review initiated to review the state of understanding of
technical studies on management
conservation issues resulting from pelagic longline fishing around
of oceanic fisheries around
seamounts.
seamounts.
Literature review initiated to review and critique regional and national
legal and policy frameworks to manage pelagic longline fisheries
around seamounts.
Activity 2.2.3.2. Hold Workshops
Work has not yet been initiated on this component. In late 2009 we will
on seamount-related management
convene a technical workshop to discuss the state of knowledge of
options.
sustainability issues and alternative methods for managing pelagic
longline fisheries around seamounts.
Activity 2.2.3.3. Prepare proposals
Work has not yet been initiated on this component. We will prepare an
on seamount-related conservation
information paper for the 15 OFM participating countries outlining
and management measures.
options for management of pelagic longline fishing around seamounts.
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
Workshop for the development of an Action Plan for Sea Turtles
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Policy Consultations / Workshops.
Activity 2.2.4.2. Offer a TSC/USP
No activity this quarter
Policy Training Course.
Activity 2.2.4.3. Present National
National fisheries management workshops were held for FSM, Tonga
Fisheries Management Seminars
to present the respective EAFM Reports
and Workshops
National fisheries management workshop was held for Vanuatu for the
presentation of the final revised tuna management plan
Activity 2.2.4.4. Attach Fisheries
No activity this quarter
Management personnel to FFA
and arrange study tours for Pacific
SIDS personnel to other Fisheries
Commissions.
Activity 2.2.4.5. Support relevant
No activity this quarter
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
No activity this quarter
of experience and best practices in
institutional reform.
Activity 2.3.1.2. Undertake and
Have undertaken the first stage of the institutional review for Kiribati
support implementation of reviews
fisheries
of national oceanic fisheries
management institutions.
Activity 2.3.1.3. Present National
No activity this quarter
Institutional Reform Workshops
Output 2.3.2. Processes for national consultation between stakeholders in oceanic fisheries
management.
Activity 2.3.2.1. Advise on and
Provided advice to FSM, Tonga and Vanuatu Fisheries departments
support national consultative
and authorities on national consultative processes
processes.
Activity 2.3.2.2.Support
Provision of support to strengthen Provincial stakeholder consultations
strengthening of national
in Vanuatu
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
See activities 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2
workshops for non-state
stakeholders.
Activity 2.3.2.4. Arrange
No activity this quarter
attachments and study tours for
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
Preparations for the 11MCS Working Group meeting in Honiara, 31
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Convention implications for
March to 4 April to workshop outcomes 4WCPFC held in Guam in
national compliance.
December 2007 and WCPFC High seas Boarding and Inspections
procedures to held in Nadi, Fiji from 21-23 April 2008.
Activity 2.4.1.2. Undertake and
MCS Strategy. Workshop held in Brisbane in February with the
support implementation of reviews
objective building a framework for the MCS Strategy.
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
operations Raibalang between Palau and FSM in March 2008.
and sea patrols.
Activity 2.4.2.2.Provide advice on
Provide advice and support to FSM and Palau for the operations
MCS coordination between Pacific
Raibalang and Kiribati and Cooks in respect of fishing in the Lines
SIDS and other states involved.
Islands and Ecuador fishing vessels. Ecuodor licensed by FSM and
Kiribati's request to US Government to assist with the apprehension of
a Japanese unlicensed fishing vessel in the Lines Islands.
Activity 2.4.2.3.Prepare Niue
Preparations for 11MCS Working group meeting in Honiara to
Treaty subsidiary agreements.
workshop the Niue Treaty as directed by FFC64.
Output 2.4.3. Strategies and proposals for regional compliance measures and programs.
Activity 2.4.3.1. Undertake
Regional MCS Strategy workshop in February and 11MCS working
technical studies on compliance
Group meeting in Honiara in late March to early April.
issues under the Convention.
Activity 2.4.3.2. Hold meetings of a The holding of the 11th MCS Working Group meeting (MCSWG) held at
Working Group of Pacific SIDS on
FFA's Conference Centre, in Honiara from 31st March to 4th April 2008.
MCS issues related to oceanic
The MCSWG meeting is held annually and attended by representatives
fisheries.
of the 17 FFA members.
This gathering allows all practitioners and providers of regional fisheries
surveillance to meet and discuss regional surveillances issues. At the
recent Forum Leaders meeting at Vavau'u, Tonga, the Leaders strongly
expressed support and commitment to fisheries as one of the region's
strongest drivers for sustainable economic growth including a source of
both export revenue and food security for the Forum Countries.
Activity 2.4.3.3. Prepare and
Workshop in Brisbane in February to put together a Regional MCS
present reports on regional
Strategy.
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
Preparations for In-country Prosecution and Dockside training
on National Inspection, VMS and
workshop in Fiji from the 25 of April to 2 of May 2008.
other national MCS training
programs.
Activity 2.4.4.2. Attach national
MCS fellowship involving a Tuvaluan Master's student studying at the
compliance staff to FFA and other
AMC, Tasmania 31 March to 11April 2008. He is Nikolasi Apinelu,
Pacific SIDS.
former Acting Director of Fisheries in Tuvalu. The New Zealand
fellowship plan was scrapped due to lack of positive response from
New Zealand.
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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
A short term contract to further develop and refine the project website
Website/page.
has been completed successfully. The local consultant worked closely
with the PCU in implement changes to original website page. Improved
aesthetics, more user friendly administrative conditions and a up load
of back dated material are some of the improvements achieved. Initial
feedback has so far been positive with some suggestions for further
changes.
Activity 3.1.1.3. Project information
A electronic newsletter template has been designed as part of website
materials including CDs, papers,
short-term consultancy. The first edition has yet to be produced but is
videos, pamphlets, newsletters,
expected to be compiled and distributed in the second quarter of 2008.
interviews, press releases etc.
A number of recommendations are expected to be made in the final
report of the website consultant, identifying appropriate material for the
production project promotional items.
Discussions with WWF regarding publications in `lay terms' for NGO
and other audiences to be progressed.
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
KM Strategy recommendations within the scope of the projects
Knowledge Management Strategy.
resources are being implemented. A draft annual report for the project
completed in the first quarter of 2008 recognises the short falls of the
project ability to address a comprehensive 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
Coordinated by the project Implementing Agency country office, UNDP
evaluation.
Suva, notice that the recruitment of consultants to undertake the mid-
term review application period was extended was received early in the
quarter. No further information on the recruitment process has been
forthcoming.
Activity 3.2.1.2. Terminal
evaluation.
No activity
Activity 3.2.1.3. Post evaluation
(Year 8).
Activity 3.2.1.4. Annual reviews.
A number of drafts have been received from the consultant for the
annual review of the project. SPC and FFA staffs involved in the
project funded activities have been invited to provide some initial
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comment. A further draft of the report is expected early this quarter.
Due dates for the final submission of the report being delayed due to
commitments of those providing comments. The final draft will be
further 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 has commenced in the first quarter of 2008. The audit of
SPC activities and expenditure has been completed and provided to
the PCU for onward transmission to the project overall auditors.
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
Incomplete activity that requires urgent attention a priority in Q2
studies to measure IW indicators.
Gaps in baseline information are being addressed, specifically with
regards to national institutions & supportive laws and policies reforms
and the existence of inter-ministry coordination mechanisms.
Activity 3.2.2.2. Include indicator
To be completed.
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
The agreed work plan in the FFA/WWF LOA provides for the support
ENGO participation in the
the participation of the WWF. WWF attended and the 4th session of
Commission.
the WCPF Commission held at Guam in December 2007 and other
Commission related meetings.
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 provides for support to
INGO participation in the
regional policy meetings (MOW, October Rarotonga) and WCPFC4
Commission.
(Guam, December).
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
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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
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 is scheduled to take place over a two day period in October
Steering Committee meetings.
2008. Dates have been confirmed as the 10 11 October 2008 and
will 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.
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. Changes to focal points in Nauru, Vanuatu and
others have been incorporated.
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. Q4 financial and narrative reports completed (some gaps in
financial and narrative reports.
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
Other Comments
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IUCN Discussions to reached
The PCU has coordinated the discussions between IUCN, the FFA,
agreement on alternative activities
SPC and UNDP to identify alternative activities to replace the work that
to replace the cancelled research
will now not be completed due to the cancellation of the ecosystem
cruise consistent with the relevant
analysis research cruise.
project outputs and outcomes.
IUCN have appointed Eric Gilman based in the region (Hawaii) as a
coordinator for these activities and an agreed work programme has
been developed commencing in quarter 1 of 2008. Agreement to
transfer part of the funding carried forward by IUCN to SPC to support
the recruitment of a Spatial Oceanographer Analyst was reached.
IUCN is expected to report this progress to the fourth session of the
project regional steering committee in Apia later this year.
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8. Challenges/Issues Encountered
i)
Resolution of the delayed scientific research cruise (IUCN) with the decision to
cancel this activity by IUCN;
ii)
Increasing number of fisheries meetings leading to difficulties in scheduling
capacity building activities
9. Solutions Applied (to address issues and challenges)
i)
Confirmation of cancellation of the research cruise and the successful negotiation
of alternative activities;
ii)
Endeavoring to coordinate attachments and look for innovative ways to transfer
knowledge and skills to participating countries that do not involve fisheries staff
having to leave their offices e.g. more in-country workshops, coordinated events
between FFA & SPC, and internet forums (SPC)
10. Report Prepared By:
FFA Moses Amos, Manu Tupou Roosen, Jean Gordon and Lamillar
Pawut , PCU Barbara Hanchard
SPC - John Hampton, with assistance from Valerie Allain, Don
Bromhead, Deirdre Brogan, Bruno Leroy and Peter Williams.
IUCN Eric Gilman
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