Guide to Fisheries Sector Studies

Guide to Fisheries Sector Studies
Author: Andrew Palfreman
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251036143

In this document, the fisheries sector is viewed primarily, but not exclusively, from an economic perspective. It suggests that a sector study should assess the material benefits society gains from the fisheries sector and compare these with the human and financial resources employed in the sector. It then suggests a sector study should recommend ways in which the balance of advantage to society can be improved. The Guide emphasises that a sector study should be a relatively short and readable document. It suggests that the key to a satisfactory study lies in the criteria governing the selection of material. It provides advice on this issue. The role of a sector study in the sector planning process is described. Whilst the Guide views the fisheries sector primarily as an economic sector, it is recognized that governments may view the sector as supplying other public benefits apart from a contribution to economic wellbeing. The Guide emphasis that a sector study should consider unpriced environmental effects originating outside the sector and impacting upon it, and those generated within the sector which have effects within the sector or elsewhere. The Guide provides advice to the sponsors of sector studies, notably with regard to the selection of consultants and the preparation of terms of reference. The document also contains advice on the management of sector studies and on the content and presentation of the final report.

Global Atlas of Marine Fisheries

Global Atlas of Marine Fisheries
Author: Daniel Pauly
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1610917693

The Global Atlas of Marine Fisheries is the first and only book to provide accurate, country-by-country fishery catch data. This groundbreaking information has been gathered from independent sources by the world's foremost fisheries experts. Edited by Daniel Pauly and Dirk Zeller of the Sea Around Us Project, the Atlas includes one-page reports on 273 countries and their territories, plus fourteen topical global chapters. Each national report describes the current state of the country's fishery; the policies, politics, and social factors affecting it; and potential solutions. The global chapters address cross-cutting issues, from the economics of fisheries to the impacts of mariculture. Extensive maps and graphics offer attractive and accessible visual representations.

Guide for Identifying, Assessing and Reporting on Subsidies in the Fisheries Sector

Guide for Identifying, Assessing and Reporting on Subsidies in the Fisheries Sector
Author: Lena Westlund
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251051351

This publication contains detailed and practical guidance for fisheries professionals on identification, assessment and reporting of subsidies in the fisheries sector, covering the following topics: planning and preparation for a fishery subsidies study; definitions and categories of subsidies; assessment methods and measurement factors; comparative analysis; costs and earnings analyses, taking into account the impact on industry profits; and reporting issues.

The risks and vulnerability of the sardine fisheries sector in the Republic of the Philippines to climate and other non-climate processes

The risks and vulnerability of the sardine fisheries sector in the Republic of the Philippines to climate and other non-climate processes
Author: Labaria, E.C., Fernandez de la Reguera, D., Poulain, F., Siar, S., Vasconcellos, M.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251352666

This publication represents the proceedings of the national workshop “Risks and Vulnerability of the Sardine Fisheries Sector to Climate and other Non-Climate Processes”, held in Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines, in September 2019 (Chapter 1). It also presents the baseline reports compiled for the workshop.

Disaster Response and Risk Management in the Fisheries Sector

Disaster Response and Risk Management in the Fisheries Sector
Author: Lena Westlund
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251057650

Offers an overview of the FAO's work with regard to natural and human-induced disasters in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, together with the lessons learned and experience gained on how to improve disaster response, preparedness and prevention in these sectors.

Assessment of insurance needs and opportunities in the Caribbean fisheries sector

Assessment of insurance needs and opportunities in the Caribbean fisheries sector
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 925131067X

Climate change related natural disasters pose serious threats and risks to livelihoods of fishermen and women as well as to food security in the Caribbean. To respond to these threats and risks, the FAO, the Department of State of the United States of America and the World Bank introduced an initiative on climate risk insurance for the Caribbean Fisheries sector as part of a global initiative on Blue Growth. In support of this initiative a survey was conducted to identify fisheries assets that could be insured, value these assets, identify climate smart fisheries investments and practices and carry out an insurance needs and demand survey. This Circular presents survey findings from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Some of the key findings are that: 97 percent of the fishing vessels and fishing assets were not insured, while in each of the CARICOM countries there is at least one local insurer offering marine insurance; 83 percent of the fishers would purchase insurance coverage for their vessels if it would be more affordable; only 17 percent of the fishers had a health insurance and 20 percent had an life insurance policy. Moreover, more than one-third of the fishers would be interested to invest in safe harbor, anchorage, haul out and vessel storage facilities, including installation of bumper rails on piers and the use of fenders on boats and piers, if this would reduce insurance premiums. Based on the findings of the insurance demand survey, an organizational arrangement for a Caribbean Fisheries Risk Insurance Facility (CFRIF) was developed, presented at various regional fora and shared with interested stakeholders.

Regulating labour and safety standards in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors

Regulating labour and safety standards in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9251306753

The general labour and employment laws of many countries do not necessarily take into account the special circumstances of those who work in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors, whereas legislation governing these sectors tends not to integrate appropriate labour standards. This becomes even more of a concern where there is a general weakness in inter-sectoral and inter-institutional coordination mechanisms. This Legislative Study seeks to respond to these challenges by providing guidance on the integration of internationally accepted labour standards into national legislation in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. It identifies the standards that apply to these sectors and shows how they have been or could be integrated into regulatory frameworks governing organic production and other agricultural commodities, contract farming, pesticide management, forestry, fisheries and other related sectors. The overall aim of the study is to improve relevant regulatory frameworks with regard to the protection of the rights of people who derive their livelihoods in these sectors.