1. Fisheries Subsidies, Special Differential Treatment & Sustainability Aimee T. Gonzales WWF International

2. Outline High stakes for developing countries Effective SDT - yes; Blanket exemptions- no Realities of artisanal fishing Some options and resources

3. The stakes are high for developing countries Affected by developed country subsidies Affected by developing country subsidies too! Need policy space/’room to grow’  Need broad and effective SDT but no ‘blank cheque’

4. The realities of small scale fishing Changing, dynamic, increasing its physical and commercial reach Fishing in important biologically significant fishing grounds Social and developmental needs require special consideration? BUT subsidies to SSF/AF cannot be considered immune to overfishing and depletion or to the potential harms of inappropriate subsidies Subsidies need to be linked to status of stocks, fleets and management

5. Options and Resources Examples of well advancing small scale fisheries management Technical support from FAO  Technical guidelines  Stock assessment software  Workshops at national and regional levels  Technical cooperation projects  Direct contact with FAO staff Fisheries Partnership/Bilateral/Regional Agreements Aid for Trade

6. -6- If you can afford to subsidise fleet operations, then you must set aside funds to invest on fisheries management!

7. Thank you!