FAO FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PROCEEDINGS

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Fisheries and aquaculture
emergency response guidance
Review recommendations for best practice
FAO Workshop
15–16 March 2012, Rome
Benjamin Cattermoul
FAO Consultant
IMM Ltd
United Kingdom
David Brown
Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer
Policy, Economics and Institutions Branch
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department
Rome, Italy
Florence Poulain
Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer
Policy, Economics and Institutions Branch
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department
Rome, Italy
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Preparation of this document
This document represents the proceedings of the FAO workshop on “Fisheries and
Aquaculture Emergency Response Guidance: Review Recommendations for Best
Practice”, held from 15 to 16 March 2012 in Rome, Italy. The workshop is a part of
a process to develop fisheries and aquaculture emergency response guidance that also
contributes to FAO’s new strategic objective on building livelihoods resilient to threats
and crises. The workshop was supported by the Netherlands and Sweden through the
FAO Multidonor Mechanism (FMM/GLO/003/MUL). Experts in the fields of fisheries
and aquaculture policy and management, post-harvest practices and trade, fishing
operations, environment and of social development and vulnerable groups contributed
technical background papers relating to the challenge of responding to emergencies that
affect the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The workshop was streamed online, using
Adobe-Connect software to enable participation from those authors not able to attend
the meeting at FAO headquarters in Rome. The papers that were presented and discussed
at the workshop are included in these proceedings as submitted. The proceedings were
compiled and technically edited by B.H. Cattermoul, FAO Consultant (the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), D. Brown of the FAO Fisheries and
Aquaculture Department (Rome) and F. Poulain of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture
Department (Rome).
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Abstract
This document contains the proceedings of the FAO workshop entitled “Fisheries
and Aquaculture Emergency Response Guidance: Review Recommendations for Best
Practice”, held from 15 to 16 March 2012 in Rome, Italy. Experts in the fields of fisheries
and aquaculture policy and management, post-harvest practices and trade, fishing
operations, environment and of social development and vulnerable groups contributed
technical background papers relating to the challenge of responding to emergencies that
affect the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Populations that depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods are
threatened not only by natural hazards but also by human-induced events and other
developments beyond their control. Responding to an emergency situation in fisheries
and aquaculture presents a range of complex issues. The demand for improved guidance
for response and recovery in the fisheries and aquaculture sector was voiced by FAO
partners including recently in a series of consultation meetings relating to disaster risk
management held in 2009 and 2010 (FAO, 2010(a), FAO 2010 (b)). In response, FAO
is leading a process to develop guidance for disaster response and recovery in fisheries
and aquaculture.
The fisheries and aquaculture emergency response guidance (the Guidance) will
compile the best practice in disaster response and recovery for fisheries and aquaculture
and in turn help to ensure that disaster response and recovery for fisheries and
aquaculture is consistent with the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The
Guidance will support both the saving of lives and the saving of livelihoods through
two key strategies: by assisting in the identification of the most appropriate fisheries
and aquaculture interventions in emergencies; and by setting out the best practice and
providing guidance notes for these interventions.
In the process of developing the best practice and guidance, a team of experts
were invited to identify best practice and guidance across a range of technical areas.
This workshop was designed to provide the opportunity for discussions around the
recommendations for best practice and how these could be presented in the form
of guidance. This document consolidates the outcomes from these discussions and
presentations in three areas: (i) the challenges to implementing best practice in an
emergency context; (ii) the opportunities presented by the emergency context; and
(iii) the recommendations for best practice as presented by each of the technical experts.
In the closing session of the workshop, the challenges of bringing response efforts
across the elements of fisheries and aquaculture to create coherent guidance were
emphasized as was the need to take advantage of the opportunities presented by an
emergency situation to make a contribution to long-term development by “building
back better”. In supporting the use of the Guidance, the participants emphasized the
importance of a programme that enables it to be disseminated in the most effective form
for the target users.
Cattermoul, B.; Brown, D. & Poulain, F. (eds). 2013.
Fisheries and aquaculture emergency response guidance: review recommendations for
best practice. FAO Workshop, 15–16 March 2012, Rome.
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings No. 30. Rome, FAO. 449 pp.
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Contents
Preparation of this document iii
Abstract iv
Acknowledgements vi
Abbreviations and acronyms vii
Workshop summary 1
Workshop background 1
Process to develop the fisheries and aquaculture emergency response
guidance 2
Workshop objectives and expected outputs 2
Workshop process 2
Workshop outputs 3
Ways forward 11
Workshop close 11
Appendix 1 – Agenda 13
Appendix 2 – List of participants 15

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS 17
Fisheries and aquaculture policy and management 19

Provision and repair of fishing vessels in response to emergencies 81
Provision and repair of fishing gear in response to emergencies 139
Provision and repair of fisheries infrastructure in response
to emergencies 201
Aquaculture 247
Support to post-harvest fisheries and markets in response
to emergencies 303
Responding to the needs of vulnerable people in fisheries
and aquaculture emergencies 333
Environmental management of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
in emergency response situations 379
Thematic background paper: Food and nutrition security
in fisheries and aquaculture emergencies 423
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Acknowledgements
Thanks are due to all the authors of the papers and the technical staff at FAO’s
headquarters and decentralized offices for their efforts and contribution to the successful
organization and implementation of the workshop Fisheries and Aquaculture Emergency
Response Guidance: Review Recommendations for Best Practice. Appreciation also
goes to Tony Jarrett and Alessandro Bertini for their assistance in streaming the meeting
online, using Adobe-Connect software, and to Laszlo Dosza and Anja Bruyneel for
their efficient support in all administrative matters. Thanks also go to Tina Farmer and
Marianne Guyonnet and Magda Morales for their contribution to the final production
of this publication. The organization of the workshop and the preparation of this
document were possible thanks to funds provided by the Netherlands and Sweden
through the FMM FAO Multidonor Mechanism (FMM/GLO/003/MUL).
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Abbreviations and acronyms
ALDFG abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishin gear
Code Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
GRP glass-reinforced plastic
MCS monitoring, control and surveillance
NGO non-governmental organisation
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GOVERN RISKS AND CRISES:
Countries and regions adopt and implement legal,
policy and institutional systems and regulatory
frameworks for risk reduction and crisis
management
PREPARE & RESPOND: WATCH TO SAFEGUARD:
Increase
Countries and regions affected by resilience of Countries and regions provide regular
disasters and crises prepare for, and livelihoods information and early warning against
to shocks
manage effective responses potential, known and emerging threats
APPLY RISK AND VULNERABILITY
REDUCTION MEASURES:
Countries reduce risks and vulnerability at
household and community level
Resilient Livelihoods: Disaster Risk Reduction for Food and Nutrition Security - The four pillars of the
FAO’s Disaster Risk Reduction framework are aligned to support countries in implementing action plans
under the Hyogo Framework for Action. FAO’s strategic objective within this framework is to increase the
resilience of livelihoods, including those of fishers and fish farmers, to threats and crises.