WWF's Result sharing and Low-cost data collection and MCS tools (Monitoring, controlling and surveillance) workshop for small scale fisheries
Scheduled on November 14, 2022
Time: 08:00:00 - 05:00:00
Location: South Africa cape town
<p>SWIOTUNA participated in a WWF results sharing and low cost data collection and MCS tools (monitoring, controlling and surveillance) workshop for improved management of small scale fisheries in the south West Indian Ocean region at garden court Victoria junction hotel in Cape Town South Africa from 14th -17th November 2022.</p>
<p>The workshop presented the key findings of the baseline studies under the SWIO sustainable blue economy programme, and IUU fishing; Raise awareness on modern approaches for collecting fishery data, and undertaking MCS including the electronic fisheries information system; Highlight various initiatives for promoting sustainable fisheries management i.e., fish catch data collection, and IUU mitigation techniques; and Compile information based on the presentations to develop proposals on low-cost data collection and MCS tools for piloting in the SWIO region. This assisted to provided clarity in terms of the role of the CSOs in implementing the low cost systems and understanding the findings of the study.</p>
<p>The workshop presented the key findings of the baseline studies under the SWIO sustainable blue economy programme, and IUU fishing; Raise awareness on modern approaches for collecting fishery data, and undertaking MCS including the electronic fisheries information system; Highlight various initiatives for promoting sustainable fisheries management i.e., fish catch data collection, and IUU mitigation techniques; and Compile information based on the presentations to develop proposals on low-cost data collection and MCS tools for piloting in the SWIO region. This assisted to provided clarity in terms of the role of the CSOs in implementing the low cost systems and understanding the findings of the study.</p>