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Overview of CBFM
CBFM site-based coverage
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| 4,000 | Coastal communities in total | |||
| 37 | Coastal communities covered by CBFM | |||
| 32 | CBFM sites active* | |||
| Community unit: villages. |
Community, ward or customary plans; locally managed marine areas
The traditional rights of customary owners of fisheries resources and fishing rights are fully recognised in Papua New Guinea. The approaches taken for community-based fisheries management therefore differ between the provinces. Different approaches are taken for CBFM including locally managed marine areas.
Image: © Robert Weber, SPC
The provincial governments of Papua New Guinea manage fisheries within their respective boundaries. Local-level governments can make laws on environmental matters, which includes measures related to fisheries. For example, in West New Britain Province, a clan (or clans) may request the local government to declare an area as a locally managed marine area (LMMA). The local clan(s) and government then enter into an agreement for the protection and management of the designated area.
The Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-level Governments 1995 allows local governments to make laws relating to fisheries at a provincial level. The boundaries of the provinces are set out in the Organic Law on Provincial Boundaries:
- Fisheries Management Act 1998 and Fisheries Management (Amendment) Act 2015 -see part III
- Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-level Governments 1995
- Organic Law on Provincial Boundaries 1998
For further detailed information, visit the legal profile page for Papua New Guinea on Reeflex.
The following policies outline the strategies to ensure the continued economic benefits and biological and ecological sustainability of coastal and marine resources.
- A Roadmap for coastal fisheries and marine aquaculture for Papua New Guinea 2017–2026
- A roadmap for the management and development of coastal fisheries for New Ireland Province 2021-2029
Main contact(s)
Related resource(s)
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National CBFM Resources
Papua New Guinea Provincial Information Strategies and information tools on CBFM
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Associated websites
References
- Gillett R. and Lightfoot C. 2002. The contribution of fisheries to the economies of Pacific island countries: a report prepared for the Asian Development Bank, the Forum Fisheries Agency, and the World Bank. Manila: ADB (Pacific studies series). 218 p. https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/28819/contribution-fisheries.pdf
- Gillett R.E., Fong M. 2023. Fisheries in the economies of Pacific Island countries and territories (Benefish Study 4). Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 704 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/ppizh
- O’Connor S., D'Andrea A., Recio-Blanco X. and Devez S. 2023. Legal guide to enabling and strengthening coastal fisheries co-management in the Pacific. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 212 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/s5b7j
- Pacific Data Hub. 2022. Population Statistics Map, Papua New Guinea 2022. Population Dashboard, SPC. Available at: https://pacificdata.org/population-dashboard
- Pacific Law and Policy Database on Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture (Reeflex) - https://www.spc.int/CoastalFisheries/Legislation/main
CBFM site-based coverage references
- Govan H. and Lalavanua W. 2022. Status of Community-based Fisheries Management in Pacific Islands Countries and Territories: survey report. Noumea, New Caledonia: Pacific Community. 70 p. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/H_uNgzxUo7kB36r