1. BACKGROUND Aims of implementation: Align activities with the New Song
In New Ireland Province, opportunities for strengthening provincial fisheries extension services and developing networks of LMMAs/community champions, building on recently endorsed CBFM plans and large-scale consultations processes being facilitated by WCS
PACIFIC OCEAN
NEW IRELAND PROVINCE
Bismarck Sea
INDONESIA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Aims of implementation:
Align activities with the New Song
Decentralise and strengthen local capacity for coastal fisheries management;
Improve the uptake and spread of best practice for CBFM
Arafura Sea
Solomon Sea
PORT MORESBY
Torres Strait
AUSTRALIA
Google Earth, 2017

2. THE APPROACH
J. McClean, 2017
OBJECTIVE ONE: Strengthen networks to support and upscale community-based management in New Ireland Province [Linked to Component B]
OBJECTIVE TWO: Improve effectiveness of extension service provision by the New Ireland Provincial Fisheries Office [Linked to Component C]
The activities will apply LMMA network operating principles and will be tied to the themes of the New Song

3. Activity 1.1: Establish a New Ireland LMMA learning network
OBJECTIVE ONE
Activity 1.2: Mentor champions to showcase best practice
Activity 1.3: Develop networks for specific fisheries
Activity 1.4: Make local voices heard through a technical working group

4. Activity 2.1 Mentor fisheries office staff to develop & implement plans
OBJECTIVE TWO
Activity 2.2: Generate fisheries information database
Activity 2.3 Develop communication strategy
Activity Align fisheries office and LLG workplans

5. WCS INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
WCS has a strong relationship with the New Ireland Provincial Government, National Fisheries Authority, National Fisheries College and other stakeholders
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
SOCIETY
WCS largest on the ground presence of any environmental NGO in PNG, with over 30 years experience implementing there with local communities
WCS has proven capacity to manage complex grants from the European Union, Asian Development Bank and other major donors
Since 2005, WCS has been actively involved in sustainable fisheries management with communities, government and other stakeholders in Kavieng District and has facilitated establishment of 22 LMMAs in PNG
WCS INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY