Policy and knowledge in fisheries management: a policy briefa

Abstract

Schwach, V., Bailly, D., Christensen, A-S., Delaney, A. E., Degnbol, P., van Densen, W. L. T., Holm, P., McLay, H. A., Nielsen, K. N., Pastoors, M. A., Reeves, S. A., and Wilson, D. C. 2007. Policy and knowledge in fisheries management: a policy brief. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64: 798–803. The EU project Policy and Knowledge in Fisheries Management investigated the use of biological knowledge in various parts of the fisheries system, using North Sea cod as a case study. The project examined the way scientific advice was generated from technical and institutional perspectives, as well as the way claims about science appeared in both policy-setting and in public debate through the press. The results suggested that many people involved in the system want a new way to reflect about science in management. People from all major stakeholder groups are calling for a more interactive system of producing a common knowledge base. Such a system could bring uncertainty from its current marginal role as the leftovers of certainty to the heart of the science process. It would require stakeholders to help address uncertainty and to negotiate a more realistic placement of burden of proof.

The Saga of the Management of Fisheries in the Adriatic Sea: History, Flaws, Difficulties, and Successes toward the Application of the Common Fisheries Policy in the Mediterranean

“…Input control (i.e., effort control) is the traditional system used for managing fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea, but there is clear evidence that it has not achieved its conservation objectives and has actually failed to control fishing mortality (Cardinale and Scarcella, 2017). Although many studies have focussed on the scientific and institutional caveats of the TAC system (see, Kell et al, 2006;Schwach et al, 2007) a case-by-case shift from effort control to a quota system consistent with MSY principles is advisable in the Mediterranean Sea. In particular, the two fisheries considered in the present study are good candidates for such radical change.…”

Towards a new fisheries effort management system for the Faroe Islands? - Controversies around the meaning of fishing sustainability

“…The role of scientists and the relationship and interface between science and management in fisheries is a topic that has attracted considerable scholarly attention lately, not least regarding studies of ICES and the CFP (e.g. Schwach et al 2007 andWilson 2009). Consequently, in addition to providing an insight into various controversies specific to the Faroe Islands, the following is also a study of the relationship between scientific rationalities and other rationalities.…”

“…This reinforces the existence of divergent perspectives. Consequently, creating a more integrated (or 'interactive' (Schwach et al 2007)) advisory process and forums to consult and do business in could diminish this gap and thereby lead to increased collaboration and trust between the primary actors. This may already be on the way due to generational change and industry-scientist research cooperation.…”

Governance options for science–policy interfaces on biodiversity and ecosystem services: comparing a network versus a platform approach

“…Second, existing organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have attracted increased general scrutiny from both within and outside these bodies due to public concern about ''Climate Gate'' and debates about the need for a reform of its governance structure (Hajer 2012;Beck et al 2014). Third, even long-standing sciencepolicy-interfaces (SPIs) such as the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) are increasingly rethinking their internal methods and advisory role (Schwach et al 2007;Wilson 2009).…”