The role of MCS in the implementation of responsible fisheries management 6th Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop Bangkok, Thailand 18-22 February 2019 Matthew Camilleri, PhD Head Fishing Operations and Technology Branch Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Source: SOFIA 2018

Source: SOFIA 2018

Source: SOFIA 2018

The value of food lost or wasted annually at global level is estimated at US$ 1 trillion

10.5 million tonnes of discards annually 4.6 million tonnes from bottom trawl 1.3 million tonnes from purse seine 1.0 million tonnes from midwater trawl 0.9 million tonnes from gillnet 0.36 million tonnes from longlines FAO, 2018

Source: SOFIA 2018

long-term conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources…. ….maintaining their quality, diversity and availability for present and future generations Sound fisheries management guarantees the This is achieved through: - Actions by States, individually, in consultation with national stakeholders - Bilateral / multilateral cooperation among States - Efforts of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations - Contributions from relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations

General Considerations for Fisheries Management Biodiversity and ecological considerations Environmental constraints Resource characteristics Fleet capacity and technological considerations Socio-economic dimensions Institutional set-up and coordination Stakeholder participation Time-scales Precautionary Approach!

I Urp Urg The Fisheries Management Process International and regional law + policy Objectives and considerations I Review Process Formulation of Fisheries Policy and Legislative Framework Data Collection, Research and Analyses Fish stocks, ecology, environment, catch, effort, fishing operations, trade, processing, socio-economics etc. Urp Implementation + Enforcement Effective legal, administrative and institutional structures Management actions Reporting Monitoring, Control and Surveillance - Management in partnership Formulation of Management Plans Multidisciplinary and stakeholder participation Adoption of Fisheries Regulations Technical measures Catch Control Capacity/Effort Control Seasonal closures Access Control Post harvest and trade measures Urg Matthew Camilleri, PhD

Combatting IUU fishing Strong political will and concerted action, including through RFMOs, by: Flag States Port States Coastal States Market States Capacity and resources to: Detect IUU fishing Enforce regulations Take action and prosecute MCS

International fisheries instruments and tools to combat IUU fishing # # # # VG-MFG 2018 Flag State, Port State, Coastal State, Market State RESPONSIBILITIES # Binding

Overview of the PSMA requirements and operations Global Record of Fishing Vessels Overview of the PSMA requirements and operations MCS DI Catch documentation schemes AP RN Detection and Investigation Action and Prosecution Reporting and notification

For the PSMA and complementary instruments to be effective, States need to move ahead with developing implementation strategies, supported by sound policy, legal and institutional frameworks, as well as operational mechanisms sustained by sufficient human and financial resources Policy and legislation Institutional set-up and capacity MCS and Operational procedures

Fisheries MCS Connection between IUU fishing and crimes Other Inspection / Control Schemes Crime Surveillance / Fishing I U Connection between IUU fishing and crimes in the fishery sector Fisheries-related crimes (directly connected to fishing operations) Crimes associated with fisheries (not connected to fishing operations but take place within the fishing sector)

What is required to secure adequate supplies of fish for present and future generations? Where is MCS essential? MCS Strengthen national, regional and global mechanisms and governance frameworks to effectively implement fisheries management plans based on the best scientific advice Reduce discards and post harvest losses, including through technological innovations Step-up actions to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Strengthen developing countries’ national capacity to sustainably develop, manage, regulate and monitor their fisheries, and improve market access Develop adaptation strategies to deal with the impact of climate change on fisheries Reduce pollution and other anthropogenic impacts, including destructive fishing practices, on marine ecosystems

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