StewardFish Communication tools and practices in use for fisheries information in the Caribbean

The provision of timely and salient fisheries information tailored for fisherfolk use is critical in promoting ecosystem stewardship for fisheries sustainability. Fisheries information in the Caribbean is communicated in several ways using different communication tools and platforms. However, the ...

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StewardFish Examination of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) related International Guidelines

Ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) is advocated as a means of natural resource management focused on the conservation and sustainable use of the whole ecosystem. The approach is not new; its key principles have their roots in earlier natural resource management instruments, as well as indigenous...

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StewardFish Gap Analysis of National Fishers Organizations(NFOs) Use of ICT in Governance & Recommendations for Improvements

This report analyzes current gaps in the use of ICT for governance by national fisherfolk organizations (NFOs) in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The findings of the gap analysis direct recommendations for remediation strategies and actions. The...

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Stewardfish Guidance on Stewardfish Review Process and Social Learning Required to Facilitate Adaptation Among Fisherfolk Organisations

Under the CLME+ SAP, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is funding the Developing Organisational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) project, to be implemented by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The Centre...

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StewardFish Institutional and Organizational Assessment of fisheries-related state agencies for enabling ecosystems stewardship in the Caribbean Fisheries Sectors

StewardFish recognizes that there are several challenges that hinder the engagement of fisherfolk and their organizations in the sustainable use and management of fisheries in the region including fisheries-related state agencies not having adequate capacity to support fisherfolk and their organizat...

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StewardFish Newsletter (StewardShip) Volume 1 Issue 1

“Stewardship” is a joint publication of the regional project partners for StewardFish. In this issue, we highlight our on-going National Institutional Analysis and Organizational Assessments Workshops as well as our project achievements for 2019. We also introduce you to a “Reel” Fisher from...

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StewardFish Newsletter (StewardShip) Volume 1 Issue 2

“Stewardship” is a joint publication of the regional project partners for StewardFish. In this issue, we highlight the launch of CNFO’s Leadership Institute, introduce you to Devon Stephen- a local fisher from Saint Lucia and update you on the implementation of StewardFish in a Covid-19 enviro...

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StewardFish Newsletter (StewardShip) Volume 2 Issue 1

“Stewardship” is a joint publication of the regional project partners for StewardFish. In this issue, we highlight our Microgrants Scheme for Caribbean Fisherfolk Organisations, our work in Gender and Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF). Also you may find of interest our ICT for Governance Tra...

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StewardFish Profile of fisherfolk leaders in CRFM Member States

Organizational leadership is one of the most important roles of both women and men in the fishing industry. Empowerment of fisherfolk organization and strengthening or development of their capacity, especially in relation to leadership, is important to the successful implementation of the 2014 Volun...

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StewardFish Regional Capacity Building Strategy to Support Organizational Strengthening of Target Fisherfolk Organizations in the Caribbean

Building organizational capacity can be complex, dependent on several internal and external factors, and costly. Some capacities can be built in a relatively short period of time while other capacity areas require a medium- to long-term approach to be fully addressed. As such, this regional capacity...

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