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Book (series)Technical studyReport of the Regional Workshop on the Precautionary Approach to Fishery Management - BOBP\REP\82
Medan, Indonesia; 25-28 February, 1997
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No results found.This document reports on the proceedings and decisions of a four-day regional workshop on the “Precautionary Approach to Fishery Management” (referred to in the text as PA2FM), held from 25 February to 28 February, 1997, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It was organized by the Directorate-General of Fisheries, Indonesia, and supported by the FAO and the Bay of Bengal Programme (BOBP). The workshop was meant to clarify and discuss the implications of PA2FM and show how such an approach to management enables sustainable development of fisheries resources in BOBP member-countries and beyond. The workshop was expected to endow participants with practical skills and knowledge on PA2FM methods. The workshop was attended by 18 representatives from member-countries of the BOBP, and seven resource persons from within and outside the region. -
Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Consultation on Stock Assessment for Small-Scale Fisheries in the Bay of Bengal. Chittagong, Bangladesh, 16-21 June 1980 - BOBP/REP/10.1
Volume 1. Proceeding
1980Also available in:
No results found.The consultation reviewed the current knowledge on exploited coastal fishery resources in the Bay of Bengal region. It considered the possibilities for further development and tile need for proper management of the stocks which are fully exploited. It also considered the organisational set-up for collecting and processing catch statistics, and identified the problems and the priority areas of action relating to stock assessment. In countries bordering the western part of the Bay of Bengal, the re is a clear scope for increasing production. These increases may, however, be achieved initially only in certain pockets. This situation contrasts with that on the eastern seaboard of the Bay of Bengal, where the fishery resources are heavily exploited. The organisational set-up to collect the catch data required for stock assessment has to be strengthened considerably in some countries, whereas in others certain modifications or refinements are necessary in the methodology of data collectio n. With some exceptions, stock assessment studies employing statistical models have not been generally attempted in the region, either because of low priority or because of lack of data and expertise. Estimates of potential yield have been largely based on various assumptions, the validity of which require to be carefully examined. Development of stock assessment models to suit tropical multispecies fisheries; comparative studies of estimates obtained by different methods of resource evaluatio n; compilation of published information on fishery biology and potential yield from both exploited and exploitable stocks for critical evaluation and interpretation -all these were steps considered necessary for estimating the abundance of coastal fishery resources -
Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Consultation on Stock Assessment for Small-Scale Fisheries in the Bay of Bengal. Chittagong, Bangladesh, 16-21 June 1980 - BOBP/REP/10.2
Volume 2. Papers
1980Also available in:
No results found.Coastal fisheries of Bangladesh have been described with reference to location, area and physicochemical characteristics of coastal water, potential fishing grounds, extent of standing stock, yield, species composition, method of exploitation, fishing efforts, methodology of stock assessment and catch statistics with reference to vessels, gear and time. Coastal area of Bangladesh is 37,000 km2 lying between Lat. 20.4ºN and 22.0ºN,and Long. 89ºE, which is no deeper than 50 m. Potential fishing grounds as have been charted by a resource survey are (i) South Patches (20.8ºN - 21.4ºN and 90ºE - 91 ºE), (ii) Middle Ground (20.82ºN - 21.65ºN and 91ºE - 91.8ºE), (iii) Swatch of no ground (21.0ºN - 21.6ºN and 89.0ºE - 91ºE). The standing stock of the Bangladesh continental shelf has been estimated to be 552,500 tons (318,500 tons demersal fish, 200,000 tons pelagic fish, 9000 tons crustaceans and 25,000 tons others). Annual yield from the coastal waters has been estimated at 100,000 tons c omprising 475 species of finfish and 25 species of shrimps. Of the total yield, 95% comes from small scale fishing and the rest from trawl catch. Dominant species of the catch by groups are catfish, Indian salmon, Bombay duck, shark and skates, jew-fish and eels. A total of 45,200 indigenous fishing boats and 1156 mechanised fishing boats are operated in the coastal belt of Bangladesh by about 156,000 fishermen directly engaged and 92,000 fishermen indirectly engaged in fishing. At present 17 tr awlers are being operated by BFDC and 75 trawlers under joint venture with Thailand.
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LetterLetter from the Acting Secretary, Department of State to D. Lubin, Hotel Raleigh, Washington 1907
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No results found.Asks for Lubin’s written views on IIA. With reference number RRFNo. 548/30; T/L). -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.