232A1: Promotion of Responsible Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture
Development problem to be addressed:
362.
Significant challenges exist in most countries as to the sustainability of
inland fisheries and aquaculture. There is a broad need for technical assistance
and stakeholder cooperation for improving resource use efficiency and
management, as well as protection of the resources and environments on which
these sectors are based.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
363. Greater national and international
awareness, improved national policy environments and adequate technical
capacities for sustainable inland fishery and aquaculture practices, in
particular in relation to the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, should
lead to overall sound sustainable management and conservation of these
resources.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
364.
More sustainable resource use and efficient management of inland fisheries and
aquaculture will benefit governments, investors and other economic actors,
vulnerable groups whose livelihoods depend on this sector, as well as
consumers.
Objective(s)
365. Enhanced awareness at national and
international levels; promotion in national policies of the sustainable use of
inland fisheries and aquaculture resources, as well as greater technical
capacity of groups operating in the sector, such as civil society and producer
organizations and NGOs, to manage resources according to these
principles.
Major Output(s)
- Methodology for management and conservation of resources used by
aquaculture and inland fisheries
- Technical guidelines for implementation of Article 9 and other provisions
of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries relevant to aquaculture and
inland fisheries
- International norms for responsible management of aquaculture and inland
fisheries
Indicator(s)
- Evidence of adoption by government agencies, NGOs and other private sector
actors of practices and policies, as advocated by FAO, for sustainable
development of aquaculture and inland fisheries.
232A2: Increased Contribution of Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries to Food
Security
Development problem to be addressed:
366.
Increased fish production through aquaculture and inland fisheries is important
for food security in developing countries, but realizing its significant
potential in a sustainable manner requires appropriate technologies and
methodologies.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
367. Improved local, national and
regional capacity to implement practices for the sustainable intensification of
production systems in aquaculture and inland fisheries should result in a
substantial increase in fish supplies.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
368.
Achievement of sustainable increases in production of fish and the induced rural
development in inland and coastal areas will benefit principally those
vulnerable groups, such as low-income households, dependent on inland fisheries
and aquaculture resources for their livelihoods.
Objective(s)
369. Improved capacity of developing countries at
the local, national and regional levels to implement efficient practices for
sustainable intensification of production systems for aquaculture and inland
fisheries.
Major Output(s)
- Studies and methodologies for improved efficiency and intensification of
aquaculture and inland fisheries production systems
- Development of integrated aquaculture-agriculture farming practices for
sustainable rural livelihoods
Indicator(s)
- Examples of methodologies and practices, developed by FAO, in use by
government agencies, international organizations, civil society organizations
and farmer/producer organizations.
- Examples of increased aquaculture and inland fishery production using FAO
technologies and methodologies
232A3: Marine Fisheries Resources Identification and Biodata
Development problem to be addressed:
370. In
Member countries, and particularly in developing countries, decision makers
often lack reliable information to facilitate species identification as well as
essential biological and ecological data regarding exploited marine species,
which are essential basic elements to the development of the fisheries sector
and the conservation and sustainable management of resources.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
371. Access to, and use of improved data
and statistics on exploited marine species by national governments, regional and
international fisheries bodies and other key stakeholders in a position to
impact on relevant policies and practices, should result in a more sustainable
exploitation of fisheries resources.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
372.
More sustainable management of fisheries and rationalization of fishery-related
activities will provide economic and social benefits to populations depending on
them.
Objective(s)
373. National policy makers of developing
countries, international and regional fisheries bodies, and other key
stakeholders active in the development of the fisheries sector, will make use of
a more reliable information base and improved tools for species identification
and essential biological and ecological data of potentially exploited marine
species.
Major Output(s)
- Interactive electronic archive of geographical distribution and data on
marine species of commercial importance
- World, regional and national guides and catalogues on living marine
resources
- Inputs to global resources information systems and FIGIS
Indicator(s)
- Examples of use of FAO's statistics and tools in national government
planning processes, regional and international accords and fishery management
practices.
232A4: Monitoring and Reporting on Global Marine Resources and Relevant
Environmental and Ecological Changes
Development problem to be addressed:
374. If
they are to pursue sound policies and practices, key stakeholders involved in
managing and exploiting marine fisheries resources worldwide require regularly
updated, standardized reporting on the state of these resources, as well as
improved information on the impact of environmental and ecosystem changes on
exploited resources and the marine habitat.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
375. Increased capacity of public and
commercial stakeholders to identify fisheries resources practices and formulate
policies which explicitly take into account long-term trends and environmental
and ecosystem concerns, should result in sustainable management and more
efficient commercial exploitation practices.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
376.
Improved fisheries management, exploitation and conservation practices will
provide an economic and environmental benefit to countries which pursue these
practices, as well as to their populations.
Objective(s)
377. National planners and policy makers,
international and regional bodies and key commercial concerns enabled to pursue
policies and practices for sustainable use and exploitation of fisheries
resources based on knowledge of underlying trends and understanding of
environmental interactions.
Major Output(s)
- Indicators for measuring ecosystem effects on fishery resources
- Biennial review of the State of Marine Fishery Resources
Indicator(s)
- Reference to FAO's fisheries outlook studies in national and/or
international planning processes and accords and management practices that
support sustainable management of fisheries.
232A5: Resources Assessment and Management of Fisheries Resources
Development problem to be addressed:
378. Most
developing countries have insufficient capacity to identify fisheries management
practices that take into account local resource characteristics and
environmental factors and explicitly address the objectives and risk preferences
of policy makers and other key stakeholders.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
379. Increased national capacity,
particularly in developing countries, to identify and implement fisheries
management strategies tailored to their particular requirements should lead to
more satisfactory policy environment and resource use.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
380.
Fisheries management and conservation practices adapted to local resource
conditions and stakeholder preferences will benefit all key actors in the
sector, including national governments, industry, and consumers.
Objective(s)
381. Increased national capacity, particularly in
developing countries, to identify and implement operational management
strategies, policies and practices for fisheries that take into account local
resource and environmental profiles and accurately reflect key stakeholder goals
and preferences.
Major Output(s)
- Stock assessment, alternative resource management and risk assessment
methodologies
Indicator(s)
- Number/examples of countries making policy and strategy adjustments, using
FAO methodologies, and explicitly considering local resource conditions and
national goals.
232P1: Global Monitoring and Strategic Analysis of Inland Fisheries and
Aquaculture
Development problem to be addressed:
382.
Information on inland fisheries and aquaculture resource status and development
trends, as well as national, regional and international cooperation of key
stakeholders must be improved if sustainable use of these resources is to be
achieved.
Proposed contribution to problem
resolution:
383. Improved national capacity for
policy formulation based on solid information and analysis, and better
cooperation of major stakeholders at local, national and regional levels to
develop and promote sustainable inland fishery and aquaculture practices, should
lead to overall sustainable management and conservation of these
resources.
Intended end beneficiaries and benefits:
384.
Analytical work and promotion of partnership will benefit governments, investors
and vulnerable groups whose livelihoods depend on the sector.
Objective(s)
385. Improved national capacity to identify and
pursue policies and management practices promoting sustainable development of
inland fisheries, as well as enhanced regional and international coordination
toward this goal.
Major Output(s)
- Development of architecture for global information systems and database on
inland fisheries and aquaculture
- Studies, reviews and analyses of various aspects and issues of aquaculture
and inland fisheries
- Support to regional fisheries and aquaculture bodies in relation to
aquaculture and inland fisheries and promotion of partnership, cooperation and
information exchange
- Studies and analyses on applied research and participatory extension
services in aquaculture and inland fisheries in selected countries
Indicator(s)
- Examples of improved national policy and practices of civil society and/or
private sector organizations in support of sustainable development of inland
fisheries and aquaculture.
- Evidence of enhanced regional and international cooperation in promoting
sustainable development of inland fisheries and aquaculture.
232S1: Advice on Marine Resources and Environmental Issues
386. As this entity largely
represents on-demand services to Members which by their nature are difficult to
plan in advance, no formulation of rationale and objective is
provided.
Major Output(s)
- Technical assistance to member countries in marine fishery resources
issues and resource management
Indicator(s)
- Number of missions undertaken in FAO member countries
232S2: Advice on Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
387. As this entity largely
represents on-demand services to Members which by their nature are difficult to
plan in advance, no formulation of rationale and objective is
provided.
Major Output(s)
- Provision of technical information and advice on inland fisheries and
aquaculture
- Provision of technical support to field project formulation and
implementation in inland fisheries and aquaculture
Indicator(s)
- Provision of technical advice