Traditional Knowledge of Fishing Communities Sebastian Mathew ICSF The First Meeting of the Andaman Sea Sub Region: 20-22 October 2009 Phuket, Thailand.

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Traditional Knowledge of Fishing Communities Sebastian Mathew ICSF The First Meeting of the Andaman Sea Sub Region: October 2009 Phuket, Thailand

Outline What is Traditional Knowledge (TK)? How is it recognized in international law? What are the key messages from fishing communities in Asia about the role of TK? Why is TK important and what can it deliver (AoA General Assembly Resolution 60/30)?

What is Traditional Knowledge? “Traditional knowledge refers to the knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities deriving from customary uses of biological resources and associated cultural practices and traditions” -Krystyna Swiderska (IIED)

TK of Fishers The TK of fishers, inter alia, encompasses knowledge about biological, ecological, behavioural, nutritional and medicinal aspects of living aquatic resources, oceanographic aspects of the habitat, morphological aspects of the coast, climatological aspects, natural calamities, protection and mitigation measures, equity issues including conflict resolution mechanisms

TK and International Legal Instruments AGENDA 21 Rio Principles, Principle 22 Indigenous people and their communities and other local communities have a vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. States should recognize and duly support their identity, culture and interests and enable their effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development.

Chapter 17, Agenda 21 Take into account traditional knowledge and interests of local communities, small-scale artisanal fisheries and indigenous people in development and management programmes Develop systems for the acquisition and recording of traditional knowledge concerning marine living resources and environment and promote the incorporation of such knowledge into management systems Provide support to local fishing communities, in particular those that rely on fishing for subsistence, indigenous people and women, including, as appropriate, the technical and financial assistance to organize, maintain, exchange and improve traditional knowledge of marine living resources and fishing techniques, and upgrade knowledge on marine ecosystems

CBD The CBD specifically calls upon countries to respect, preserve, maintain and to promote wider application of the knowledge, innovations and practices of local and indigenous communities, relevant for conservation and sustainable use of resources-Article 10 (c)

Jakarta Mandate The scientific, technical, and technological knowledge of local and indigenous communities should be incorporated, as appropriate, as well as community and user-based approaches, in the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity

CBD COP 5 Decision V/6 Principle 2: Management should be decentralized to the lowest appropriate level. Rationale: Decentralized systems may lead to greater efficiency, effectiveness and equity. Management should involve all stakeholders and balance local interests with the wider public interest. The closer management is to the ecosystem, the greater the responsibility, ownership, accountability, participation, and use of local knowledge Principle 11: The ecosystem approach should consider all forms of relevant information, including scientific and indigenous and local knowledge, innovations and practices

FAO CCRF Conservation and management to take into account scientific evidence, traditional knowledge of the resources and their habitat, as well as relevant environmental, economic and social factors Investigate and document traditional fisheries knowledge in order to assess its application to sustainable fisheries conservation, management and developmnt

2007 Siem Reap Statement Many communities in the region have been implementing measures to restore, rebuild and protect coastal and wetland ecosystems, drawing on traditional ecological knowledge systems and deep cultural and religious values, reiterating the right of traditional and community- based organizations to conserve and co- manage coastal and inland fishery resources, and to benefit from them

2009 Lombok Statement Traditional knowledge upholds the principles of social justice, equality and environmental sustainability Traditional knowledge can make a significant contribution towards providing a just and sustainable marine and fisheries resources management regime. Acknowledging and protecting traditional knowledge that have made a contribution to resolving conflicts and in conserving and managing marine and fisheries resources as part of the cultural identity of the nation

2009 United Nations. An Assessment of Assessments: Some Guidelines on TK TK can supplement scientist’s data and information TK can increase the relevance of an assessment by incorporating knowledge of, for example, key local issues, possible response options and their likely success TK may be the only source of information in some cases, especially of historical knowledge, and in many cases it can serve to correct baselines established by more recently collected data Special arrangements may be necessary in an assessment process to ensure participation and contributions from holders of traditional or local knowledge, including individuals from small, often isolated coastal communities

AoA: Further Guidelines on TK When TK is to be used in an assessment, ensure that there are clear rules of engagement so that all participants understand how discrepancies between data and information from TK sources and from scientific sources will be handled Ensure that there is a clear understanding among all parties about proprietary rights to TK remaining with the providers

Conclusion TK can broaden frontiers of scientific knowledge essential for integration of conservation and management into habitat protection and for developing effective mitigation strategies Use of TK can help build up trust thereby improve legitimacy of conservation and management interventions (might help in developing participatory MCS regimes) among local communities TK can help the process of devolution and decentralization, essential for the success of fisheries management