1. Summary of Day One Discussion

2. A reminder of why we are here....
Possible Vision ‘Sustainable inshore fisheries, well managed using community based approaches, that provide long-term economic, social, ecological and food security benefits to our communities’

3. Are we heading towards our vision?

4. Consequences of the current trajectory
Growing Population + Declining Fisheries = Major Fish Gap
Consequences for coastal communities
 Food Security
 Livelihoods
Fish gap within 15 years
Melanesia ,000,000 pieces
Micronesia 40,000,000 pieces
Polynesia 20,000,000 pieces

5. Current challenges to effective management
Outdated management policy, legislation and planning
Lack of information to inform management
Limited capacity and resources (including human)
Inadequate empowerment of local communities and links with sub-national government
Lack of political will, policies, planning and support, including for sub-national govt. agencies
Lack of stakeholder collaboration/connection
Inadequate MCS and variable/inadequate sanctions
Geographical isolation
Scaling up to ensure effect management at the national scale is achieved in a reasonable timeframe

6. Conclusions (1) More of the same won’t do
Need clear pathways to change if we are to achieve our vision
These pathways need to account for a wide range of stakeholders, interests, views and systems
One size does not fit all
Little will happen without political will

7. BUT, some successes
Good understanding of what does and does not work in coastal fisheries management
Increasing application of CBFM and variations across the region
Almost universal acceptance of CBFM as the key to managing coastal fisheries
Strong support from regional agencies and NGOs

8. Conclusions (2)
Inshore fisheries are complex and their management must
Start with communities but include an appropriate role for government, NGOs and other stakeholders
Be supported by re-focused fisheries agencies
Utilise and build on existing cultural systems
Engage multiple stakeholders and perspectives
Be supported by politicians, policy and legislation
And………….

9. Be scaled up to meet national needs