Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Technical Working Group Session
The EAFM Technical Working Group session focused on key points such as member country focal points, partners involved, status of the EAFM work plan for 2019, updates on SOM-14 decisions, work plan for 2020, and recommendations for SOM-15. Various planned activities, discussions, and acknowledgments were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in sustainable fisheries management.
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TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP SESSION 10.2: ECOSTSTEMS APPROACH TO FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (EAFM) TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Dr Jose Lucas Da Silva Chair of CTI-CFF EAFM WORKING GROUP
OUTLINE 1. Focal Point 2. Partners 3. Status of EAFM Work Plan for 2019 4. Update and Deliberation of SOM-14 Decisions 5. Work Plan for 2020 6. Recommendation for SOM-15
1. FOCAL POINTS Member Country Focal Points Mr. Syahril Abd. Raup, Acting Director of Fisheries Resources Management, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Alternate : Mr. Waluyo, Director of Research Center of Fisheries Dr. Norasma Dacho, Senior Assistant Director, Department of Fisheries Sabah Alternate : - Ms. Lorel Dandava, Manager for Inshore Fisheries, National Fisheries Authority Alternate: Ms. Rachel Rabi Mr. Eduardo B. Gongona, Director for Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Alternate: Ms. Drusila Bayate, Assistant Director for Technical Services, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ms. Rosalie Masu, Deputy Director for Inshore Fisheries Division, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Alternate: Ms. Ronelle Panda Dr Jose Lucas da Silva Director of Fisheries and Marine Science Program, National University of Timor Leste Alternate: Mr. Lino de Jesus Maritins, Chief of Department of Marine Protected Area, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Indonesia Malaysia Co-Chair Papua New Guinea Philippines Solomon Islands Timor Leste (Chair)
2. PARTNERS Institution Role USAID Ocean Technical support and funding CI Technical Support NOAA Technical Support WWF Technical Support US-DOI SOACAP
3. STATUS OF EAFM WORKPLAN FOR 2019 Planned Activities Time Frame Status May- June 1. Workshop on CDT system design and development based on EAFM Dili, Timor Leste supported by USAID under the Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) Completed 2-3rd September 2019 2. Conduct the 7th EAFM TWG meeting back to back with Seascape TWG Completed Manila, Philippines Funded by Regional Secretariat 3. Initiate the Coast fish Program (Note: for further discussion upon approval of RPOA 2.0) Discussed in September during the 6th EAFM TWG meeting Completed
4. Update and Deliberation of SOM-14 Decisions Activity 1. Note the efforts of the CT6 member countries in implementing COASTFISH- related activities in each country, and call for stronger efforts towards this initiative at the regional level; 2. Acknowledge the activities implemented in the 2018 Work plan and note to carry over those activities not implemented in 2019 with the need for funding support; 3. Acknowledge support provided by USAID and USDOI in the implementation of SOACAP activities; 4. Note the need for a dedicated position as EAFM coordinator for EAFM TWG under CTI Regional Secretariat with the acknowledgment of the support provided by the former EAFM TWG Coordinator 5. Recognize the 3rd Coral Triangle Fishers Forum Draft Action Plan presented by WWF; 6. Malaysia and Philippines accept and support the implementation of the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape Sub-Regional EAFM Plan while Indonesia will review the plan. Request Indonesia to communicate the result of the in-country consultation to the Regional Secretariat; Progress Done Done Done Done Done Done
4. Update and Deliberation of SOM-14 Decisions continued Activity 7. Acknowledge the presentation of the Regional Strategic Action Program Sulu- Celebes Sea Sustainable Fisheries Management Project from CI Philippines and task Malaysia, Indonesia, and Philippines to complete the endorsement process for application to GEF-7 8.Acknowledge the Study of Yellowfin Tuna Commercialization Scenarios (WWF); 9. Acknowledge the Global Dialogue for Seafood Traceability (WWF) and the invitation to join the Global Dialogue Advisory Group Members either as the CTI-CFF or as individual governments 10. Defer discussion on the Informal Tuna Governance Mechanism until the 2019 EAFM WG meeting; 11. Endorse for implementation the 2019 Work plan 12. Request for continued support from Development Partners and collaborators to support EAFM Working Group programs. Progress Done Done Done Pending Done Ongoing
5. EAFM workplan for 2020 Projected Budget (USD) Planned Activities Venue Time Frame Source of Budget Planning Workshop on Implementation of Sub- Regional Plan in Sulu Sulawesi Seascape (Subject for approval at 15th SOM) 8th EAFM Working Group Meeting Jakarta / Bali Q1 / early Q2 CI Philippines and Oceans partnership TBC (Jan - April) CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat to fund the activity (one person per member countries) Q1 / Q2 (Jan June) COASTFISH / Local Government Network / Woman Leaders Forum Manila TBC (25,000) Total Proposed Budget at 15th SOM TBC (25,000)
6. Recommendation for SOM-15 consideration 1. Acknowledged and appreciated funding from the US Department of Interior through the Strengthening Organizational and Administrative Capacity (SOACAP) activities. Part of the funding supported two workshops namely the Regional Priorities Workshop (RPW-3) for Renewed Regional Plan of Action held from April 30 until May 2, 2019 and the Institutional Framework and Writeshop in Bali, Indonesia in August 13-15, 2019; 2. Noted the collaborative effort of Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines in partnership with USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership to finalize and agreed on the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Sub-Regional EAFM Plan; 3. Endorsed the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape Sub-regional EAFM Plan; 4. Tasked EAFM Working group to take forward the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape Sub- regional EAFM Plan in coordination with Seascape Working group to explore possibilities for funding and its implementation;
6. Recommendation for SOM-15 consideration 5. Acknowledged and appreciated the potential support of USAID Oceans in partnership with Conservation International - Philippines in the following: a. Conduct of a regional planning workshop to identify priority activities to be implemented under the Sub-Regional EAFM Plan in Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape; and b. Facilitate the establishment of the Sub-Regional Mechanism for Sulu- Sulawesi Seascape and the development of TOR. 6. Requested for continued support from Development Partners and collaborators to support EAFM Working Group programs for 2020; 7. Encouraged Indonesia to complete the process of Regional Strategic Action Plan (will be completed by the Regional Secretariat); 8. Endorsed the EAFM TWG Workplan for 2020.
