FAO ISSN FISHERIES AND 2 FAO FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PROCEEDINGS 30 30 F APQRUO3ACCEUEDL0TINUGRES 070-6103 i s Fisheries and aquaculture h e r emergency response guidance ie Fisheries and aquaculture s a n d Review recommendations for best practice emergency response guidance a q u FAO Workshop a c Review recommendations for best practice 15-16 March 2012, Rome u l t u r These are the proceedings of the workshop on “Best practice e FAO Workshop e m in responding to emergencies in the fisheries and aquaculture 15–16 March 2012, Rome e r sectors” was held from 15 to 16 March 2012 in Rome, Italy. The g e n workshop is part of the consultative process through which c y r guidance for the fisheries and aquaculture sector in emergency e s p response is being developed and communicated. The workshop o n s proceedings also contributed to improved understanding of e g FAO’s new strategic objective on building livelihoods resilient u i d a to threats and crises. The global focus of the meeting brought n c e together a range of experts to provide advice on fisheries and – R aquaculture policy and management, post-harvest practices e v i and trade, fishing operations, environment and of social e w development and vulnerable groups. The contributed technical r e c o background papers, which are included in the proceedings, will m m be useful to those preparing for or responding to disasters e n involving the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The workshop d a t and contributed papers form the basis for the forthcoming io n publications on guidance in responding to emergencies in the s f o fisheries and aquaculture sector. r b e s t p r a c t i c e ISBN 978-92-5-107908-9 ISSN 2070-6103 F A O 9 7 8 9 2 5 1 0 7 9 0 8 9 I3431E/1/08.13 SALES AND MARKETING GROUP FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +39 06 57053360 Web site: www.fao.org/icatalog/inter-e.htm FAO FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PROCEEDINGS 30 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 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2013 The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. 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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). iv 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. v 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 vi 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). vii 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 viii 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.