Report of the Expert Consultation on the Economic, Social and Institutional Considerations of Applying the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management
The Expert Consultation was convened by FAO in order to elaborate a framework for technical guidelines on the economic, social and institutional considerations (e.g. information, processes and approaches) needed in the application of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAF). The twenty-fifth session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries, held in Rome, Italy, from 24 to 28 February 2003, requested FAO to develop a tool box supporting the EAF, containing rapid appraisal techniques, partici patory processes, conflict resolution, methods of integrated resource assessment and management, including co-management, and capacity-building. It was also stressed that in undertaking these activities fishers should be seen as integral components of aquatic ecosystems, taking into account the social and economic impacts of applying the EAF. The Expert Consultation had before it a comprehensive background document on the subject matter and recommended that two products be published by FAO: 1) a report on the economic, social and institutional considerations of applying the EAF within the FAO Fisheries Technical Paper series that would include a full review of relevant information based on the background document and 2) FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries on the economic, social and institutional considerations of applying the EAF, that would be a much more concise document highlighting how economic, social and institutional considerations can be integrated into the ap plication of EAF. The Expert Consultation provided specific guidance for the finalization of the technical paper based on a revision and elaboration of the background document and produced a detailed outline for the preparation of the technical guidelines. The Expert Consultation also noted the need to clearly explain the current interpretation of the term EAF, expressing the ideas of a holistic, participatory and integrated approach to fisheries management. The Expert Consultation recognized that the move towards EAF would, in many instances, be accomplished on an incremental and adaptive management basis in view of each specific context being addressed.
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| Format: | Book (series) biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/A0673E http://www.fao.org/3/a-a0673e.pdf |
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