SUCCESS OR OTHERWISE OF ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A PERSPECTIVE FROM WWF - AUSTRALIA

How and Why it happened… WWF – Australia engaged in process 1990/91. Lack of ESD Champions in the early years. New life for ESD, Victoria leads the charge, giving birth to the Geelong ESD workshop. Geelong ESD workshop strongly attended and supported. WWF – Australia determined that there would be a blueprint for improved fisheries management directions. Outcomes of Geelong ESD workshop; establishment of first ESD Steering Committee.

QUESTION… Has the original idea of the Geelong ESD workshop succeeded in driving change in the way our precious fisheries are managed?

QUESTION… Yes, to a degree: Management tools (implementation of spatial & temporal closures, gear modifications & restrictions); UN FAO (development of EAF); Ecosystem Based Management; Marine Stewardship Council; Co-management arrangements; Various State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation; Commonwealth Harvest Strategy Policy; Ministerial Direction; and Adoption by industry Has the original idea of the Geelong ESD workshop succeeded in driving change in the way our precious fisheries are managed?

Will to make the change from ESD to EBM Funding the pursuit of knowledge. Loss of knowledge. Decision making. Monitoring and measuring.

In Closing… “A lot of determined hard working people brought ESD fisheries back to life and the process continues, ESD to EBM must succeed or we stand to lose not only the fish but the industry also – this would be unforgivable!” Margaret Moore, WWF - Australia