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Principles Resources

Resources to assist with administering or improving an electronic catch documentation and traceability (eCDT) program that is comprehensive (i.e., takes advantage of three potential benefits: ecological, social, and economic). Search here by resources per Principle or by the phases (Initiate, Design, Implement).

Report

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Tuna Value Chain & eCDTS in Bitung, Sulawesi, of Indonesia

This study comprises cost-benefit analysis of tuna value chain in Bitung, Indonesia and evaluation of USAID assistance for development of eCDT technologies. The results show that the tuna value chain makes significant contribution to the local economy and the development of eCDT technologies has contributed towards better management of tuna resources.

Report

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Tuna Value Chain in General Santos City, Mindanao, The Republic of Philippines

This study examines the impacts of tuna value chain by estimating net economic value addition and tax contribution per kilogram of tuna supply and the economic impact of adopting electronic catch documentation and traceability services. The results show positive impact in the local economy in terms of economic growth and tax revenue generation.

Guidance Document

Framework for Social Responsibility in the Seafood Sector

Certification and Ratings Collaboration

The Certification and Ratings Collaboration aim to help fisheries achieve environmental sustainability and social responsibility. They have developed a framework which defines social responsibility in the seafood sector, consisting of the best and worst practices currently in place, as well as identifying tools to improve performance across stakeholders.

Community Feature

The difference between “verification” and “traceability” and why it matters to seafood buyers

Bradley Soule, Ocean Mind

This blog explores the need of verification with traceability systems and the role industry plays in ensuring comprehensive verification of legally produced seafood products. Discussion includes the challenges of top-down governance for implementation of verification and traceability and the importance of industry involvement and data standardization.

Public Declaration/Statement

NOAA and USAID join forces to help nations combat illegal fishing practices

NOAA entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to combat IUU fishing across borders and promote sustainable fisheries abroad. This is an example of an interagency agreement.

Public Declaration/Statement

Bilateral Agreement Between the United States and Russia

In 1988, the United States and Russia signed an agreement around mutual fisheries relations, establishing the U.S.–Russia Intergovernmental Consultative Committee. The agreement primarily aims to maintain a fisheries relationship that benefits both countries.

Report

Seafood Traceability Systems: Gap Analysis of Inconsistencies in Standards & Norms

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Throughout this report the importance of verification with traceability systems is discussed, and specifically noted on page 14. Additionally, this report analyses gaps in the current traceability standards and regulations worldwide.

Guidance Document

WWF Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management

World Wildlife Fund

This document contains an overview of the WWF Network’s Standards of Conservation Project and Programme Management. Page 10 has specific guidance on how to create an action plan by identifying goals, objectives, and activities.

Guidance Document

Fisheries Governance Tool: Guidance Document

A collaboration of key factors driving fisheries governance have been defined in this document, holding stakeholders at the core and refining the goals for effective processes. Connected by three components (policy, capacity, and performance) guidance forms a layered approach to evaluating current fisheries management structure and track governance progress.