Perspectives for implementing fisheries certification in developing countries

Pérez‐Ramírez, Mónica; Phillips, Bruce F.; Lluch-Belda, Daniel; Lluch-Cota, Salvador E.

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2011.06.013

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“…Currently, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label is the most widespread worldwide, with 220 certified fisheries accounting for about 10% of the global catch, and it has a large presence in the marketplace of developed countries [4]. Retailers, such as Sainsbury's, Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Wal-Mart and Whole Foods Market, are selling MSC-labeled products [5].…”

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Consumer Acceptance of Eco-Labeled Fish: A Mexican Case Study

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Fish eco-labeling is a market-based incentive program for sustainable fisheries. This paper examines consumers' acceptance of eco-labeled fish by using data from a pilot study conducted in a coastal area of northwestern Mexico. An ordered probit model was applied, using 364 observations. The results show that most respondents favor the idea of eco-labeled fish as a sustainable option and know that this is a costlier option. Income level, consumers' occupation and frequency of fish consumption are factors taken into account in the buying decision. Price was not a statistically significant factor affecting purchase decision. The study suggests that employed consumers with knowledge of labels may prioritize their demand for eco-labeled fish. Thus, providing a clear definition of sustainability that increases consumer awareness might be a promising strategy in developing the market for eco-labeled fish. The results and their implications could be employed as an element for future development of consumer policies related to fish sustainability.

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“…Having originated in developed countries, consumer studies of seafood eco-labeling have shown little engagement with developing countries, where few fisheries have been awarded an eco-label [5]. The studies addressing consumers' willingness-to-pay (WTP) for eco-labeled seafood often are based on contingent valuation survey data.…”

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“…Described by interviewees in the greatest detail and considered more often than the other categories, large consolidated companies with good informational support may be more likely to support third party certification. Large size facilitates certification due to reduced transaction costs associated with economies of scale [14,17,18], and their visibility and public presence expose them to more pressure from advocacy groups [14,19,20]. Companies that were highly selective of their target species were also more successful at certification [1].…”

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

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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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“…While both certification systems are global in scope, the great majority of certified fisheries are concentrated in the developed world (less so for the FOS) (Pérez-Ramírez et al 2012;Ponte 2012). In response to criticisms of its developed-world bias, the MSC created the ''Developing World Program,'' which provides financial and technical assistance to artisanal fisheries in the developing world and is increasing its involvement in these fisheries (Dias and Viguié 2013).…”

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“…Several authors, questioning the potential of private-sector certification to influence large national fisheries, argue that where fisheries governance is precarious, certification will simply create a class of elite fisheries that qualify for certification while most local fisheries are left to their own devices (Kaiser and Edward-Jones 2006;Pérez-Ramírez et al 2012). Tlusty (2012) analyzes the impact of certification on salmon aquaculture farming.…”

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Market Formalization, Governance, and the Integration of Community Fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon

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A major trend in global trade in forest, animal, and agricultural products is the implementation of importation policies and development of private sector standards and certification mechanisms to promote the sustainable management of natural resources in the countries of origin. In many cases, ensuring sustainable origins involves requirements that small-scale rural producers and fishers cannot meet. This article investigates the formalization of community-based floodplain fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon, including (a) the development of federal and state fisheries management policies, (b) the parallel development of community management systems, and (c) the role of these processes in the evolution of fisheries management in the Lower Amazon region. We argue here that market-oriented solutions, such as third-party certification, are insufficient. Government support for and collaboration with producers and industry are essential to creating conditions that enable fishing communities to sustainably manage their fisheries.

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Perspectives for implementing fisheries certification in developing countries

Cited by 80 publications

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Consumer Acceptance of Eco-Labeled Fish: A Mexican Case Study

Consumer Acceptance of Eco-Labeled Fish: A Mexican Case Study

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

Market Formalization, Governance, and the Integration of Community Fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon

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