MSC certification in Argentina: Stakeholders’ perceptions and lessons learned

Pérez‐Ramírez, Mónica; Lluch-Cota, Salvador E.; Lasta, Mario

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.03.011

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“…Nevertheless by the mid-2000s the ability of certification to stimulate change within marine fisheries was clearly apparent. While there were a number of detractors citing a variety of reasons (Christian et al, 2013;Froese & Proelss 2012;Jacquet et al, 2010;Ward 2008) there was a growing body of evidence that MSC certifications were having significant influence on fishery management practices and leading to positive environmental outcomes (Agnew et al, 2014;Gutiérrez et al, 2012;Kaiser & Hill 2010;Martin et al, 2012;Pérez-Ramírez et al, 2012;Wiedenfeld 2012) as well as social and economic benefits for fishers (Lallemand et al, 2016;Stemle et al, 2016).…”

Section: The Development Of Sustainability Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Who determines sustainability?

Agnew

2019

Journal of Fish Biology

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Over the past 20 years many different certification or rating schemes for sustainable fisheries have evolved, that attempt to influence consumer tastes and preferences and thereby incentivise better fisheries practices. This short review paper aims to document the history of such schemes, to consider their apparent differences and the basis upon which sustainability standards were developed. While there is some consistency between schemes in terms of the elements that should be considered as part of sustainability, and the general outcomes that sustainable fisheries should strive for, with the exception of maximum sustainable yield (MSY) there is less agreement on the specific details of how this should be measured or what reference points should be considered as sustainable. This arises from a lack of specific consideration or agreement on these issues in the international policy community.

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Section: The Development Of Sustainability Solutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Who determines sustainability?

Agnew

2019

Journal of Fish Biology

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“…3) Regulatory and management characteristics. Well-regulated fisheries -supported with scientific information, co-managed by governments, scientists and fishers, reflecting high levels of both fisheries participation in the management system, and rule enforcement -are usually the first to enter certification [2,16]. 4) Target species.…”

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“…1 The MSC program currently certifies 312 fisheries from 30 countries, and 68 more are in assessment. 2 In total, this represents almost ten percent of the global harvest of wild capture fisheries. However, the MSC has increasingly been criticized for its focus on larger fisheries and fisheries in Europe and North America, while assessing relatively few small-scale fisheries or fisheries in the developing world [2,3].…”

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“…2 In total, this represents almost ten percent of the global harvest of wild capture fisheries. However, the MSC has increasingly been criticized for its focus on larger fisheries and fisheries in Europe and North America, while assessing relatively few small-scale fisheries or fisheries in the developing world [2,3]. 3 The lack of detailed empirical analyses of certification processes under a variety of social and political conditions has also been noted [4,5].…”

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The implementation of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification in Russia: Achievements and considerations

2018

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A B S T R A C TThe Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program in Russia is now well established and, in addition to fishery clients and stakeholders, involves environmental NGOs and experts familiar with the local management system. The present study aims to analyze the current status of the program and constitutes the first study covering all Russian MSC certifications. Based on certification reports and twenty semi-structured interviews with stakeholders, it was shown that problems with certification vary among fisheries. The most advanced in terms of management are the Barents Sea codfish fisheries, which are co-managed by Russia and Norway. The main concern of these fisheries is the use of bottom trawls, which may seriously affect bottom communities. The Alaska pollock fishery in the Sea of Okhotsk experienced serious pressure from rival fisheries during the certification process. In the Far East, interviewees dealing with the salmon fisheries note a high level of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and insufficient scientific data for comprehensive stock assessment. For small-scale inland perch fisheries from the central part of the country, recreational and illegal fishing are important problems that are difficult to quantify. Many interviewees repeatedly mentioned communication issues, difficulties with access to scientific and management information, and the overall complexity of the MSC certification process. The study shows that important preconditions to expanding certification are making the process manageable for export-oriented companies and developing a national market for sustainable seafood.

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“…The study on the red lobster fisheries in Mexico reveals that after receiving the MSC certification, the fisheries gained international recognition, negotiation power for government support, autonomous operation, and good relationship with local authority [65]. The study on stakeholders' perceptions and lessons learned from the MSC certified fisheries in Argentina suggests that the MSC certified fisheries has increased participation in implementing a bottom-up action plan and knowledge distribution among relevant stakeholders [66]. The positive changes brought by fisheries certification are support in promoting community fisheries development and management in ASEAN countries.…”

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Global Ecolabelling Certification Standards and ASEAN Fisheries: Can Fisheries Legislations in ASEAN Countries Support the Fisheries Certification?

2018

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Fisheries, particularly small-scale fisheries, in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are an important source of food security, nutrition, and livelihood for people. However, high fishing pressure and other impacts have resulted in a decline of fisheries resources, questioning the future sustainability of fisheries. Ecolabelling is a tool developed based on the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Guideline for Ecolabelling of Fish and Fisheries Products from Marine/Inland Fisheries. In the past decades, only a few fisheries in ASEAN countries have been certified. This study particularly focuses on the legal frameworks of these countries and reviews the existing national fisheries legislation, including laws, acts, decrees, directives, rules, and regulations in ASEAN countries in relation to the requirement of the fisheries certification standards. The review reveals that although the legal frameworks in ASEAN member states generally provide a fair basis for their fisheries to meet the requirement of the fisheries certification standards, further improvements are required to incorporate the concept of adaptive management, precautionary approaches, and reference points on fishery management objectives. Monitoring, control, and surveillance of fisheries and other enforcement activities for fisheries legislations are other challenges to ensure sustainability of fisheries through fisheries certification.

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MSC certification in Argentina: Stakeholders’ perceptions and lessons learned

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Who determines sustainability?

Who determines sustainability?

The implementation of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification in Russia: Achievements and considerations

Global Ecolabelling Certification Standards and ASEAN Fisheries: Can Fisheries Legislations in ASEAN Countries Support the Fisheries Certification?

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