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Overview of CBFM
CBFM site-based coverage
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| 36 | Coastal communities in total | |||
| 0 | Coastal community covered by CBFM | |||
| 0 | CBFM site active* | |||
| Community unit: villages. |
Marine protected areas (MPA)
Currently there is no system for community-based fisheries management in Wallis and Futuna. However, participatory coastal resource management options are being considered.
Image: © Baptiste Jaugeon, DSA
The State Office of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Service d'Etat de l'Agriculture, de la Forêt et de la Pêche) and the Territorial Office of Rural Affairs and Fisheries (Service Territorial des Affaires Rurales et de la Pêche) are responsible for implementing fisheries and aquaculture policies. Law n° 61-814 of 29 July 1961 is the fundamental law of Wallis and Futuna and establishes the Territorial Council which examines all projects to be submitted to the Territorial Assembly, including in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. It is composed of the Head of the Territory and three Traditional Chiefs. Deliberation n°73/AT/05 on marine fisheries is the main fisheries legislation which imposes general measures such as quotas for subsistence fishing or fishing bans for certain species.
- Law n° 61-814 of 29 July 1961 - see article 10
- Deliberation n°73/AT/05 on marine fisheries
For further detailed information, visit the legal profile page for Wallis and Futuna on Reeflex.
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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
- Jaugeon B. and Juncker M. 2021. An overview of fishing in Wallis and Futuna: Prospects for the sustainable management of coastal marine resources. SPC Fisheries Newsletter 165:76–88. https://www.spc.int/digitallibrary/get/pizcy
- 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, Wallis and Futuna 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