Browsing by Author "Schwarz, A.M."

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    • Mangrove Rehabilitation in the West coast of Aceh - Issues and Perspectives 

      Kanagaratnam, U.; Schwarz, A.M.; Adhuri, D.; Dey, M.M. (2006)
      Type: Journal Article
      The condition of mangroves pre- and post- tsunami and the socioeconomic role of mangrove forests in the livelihoods of coastal communities along the west coast of Aceh province, Indonesia are examined. The findings indicate ...

    • Nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) for food security in Solomon Islands 

      Albert, J.A.; Albert, S.; Andrew, N.; Blanc, M.; Carlos, A.; Luda, L.; Tofuakalo, F.; Masu, R.; Oengpepa, C.; Oeta, J.; Posala, R.; Schwarz, A.M.; Sibiti, S.; Siota, F.; Sokimi, W.; Tan, S.; Tawaki, A.; Teri, J.; Warren, R. (2015)
      Type: Brief
      Coastal fisheries are central to the lives of rural Solomon Island villages, supplying daily food and serving as one of the few sources of income. Yet, it is predicted that coastal fisheries in Solomon Islands, like many ...

    • Planning the use of fish for food security in Solomon Islands 

      Weeratunge, N.; Pemsl, D.; Rodriguez, P.; Chen, O.L.; Badjeck, M.C.; Schwarz, A.M.; Paul, C.; Prange, J.; Kelling, I. (2011)
      Type: Report
      This study was funded through the USAID-supported Coral Triangle Support Partnership (CTSP). This study provides an insight into the changing demand for fish in the Solomon Islands over the next 20 years. It supports US ...

    • Planning the use of fish for food security in Solomon Islands 

      Weeratunge, N.; Pemsl, D.; Rodriguez, P.; Chen, O.L.; Badjeck, M.C.; Schwarz, A.M.; Paul, C.; Prange, J.; Kelling, I. (2011)
      Type: Report
      This study was funded through the USAID-supported Coral Triangle Support Partnership (CTSP). As part of the US CTI Support Program, CTSP is part of the United States Government’s commitment to promote the sustainable ...

    • Principles for best practice for community-based resource management (CBRM) in Solomon Islands 

      Alexander, T.; Manele, B.; Schwarz, A.M.; Topo, S.; Liliqeto, W. (2012)
      Type: Report
      This document is one outcome from a workshop held in Gizo in October 2010 attended by 82 representatives from government, NGO’s private sector, and communities. The target audience for the document is primarily organizations ...

    • Reaping the reef: Provisioning services from coral reefs in Solomon Islands 

      Albert, J.A.; Olds, A.D.; Albert, S.; Cruz-Trinidad, A.; Schwarz, A.M. (2015)
      Type: Journal Article
      Coral reefs are recognized as globally important ecosystems, for their fisheries, tourism and biodiversity values in particular, with an estimated annual contribution of $30 billion to the global economy. The benefits that ...

    • Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems: Program summary: Solomon Islands 

      Schwarz, A.M. (2012)
      Type: Brochure
      The Program will achieve impact at multiple scales (household, community, province and national as well as amongst program countries) through pathways that include partnerships, knowledge sharing and learning. In Solomon ...

    • Social dynamics shaping the diffusion of sustainable aquaculture innovations in the Solomon Island 

      Blythe, J.; Sulu, R.; Harohau, D.; Weeks, R.; Schwarz, A.M.; Mills, D.; Phillips, M.; Michael Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286 (2017)
      Type: Journal Article
      Sustainably feeding the world's growing population represents one of our most significant challenges. Aquaculture is well positioned to make contributions towards this challenge. Yet, the translation of aquaculture production ...

    • Solomon Islands Aquatic Agricultural Systems program design document 

      Schwarz, A.M.; Boso, D. (2013)
      Type: Brief
      WorldFish is leading the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems together with two other CGIAR Centers; the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Bioversity. In 2012 and 2013 the AAS Program ...

    • Solomon Islands national situation analysis 

      Govan, H.; Schwarz, A.M.; Harohau, D.; Oeta, J. (2013)
      Type: Working Paper
      The CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (CRP AAS) was approved by the CGIAR Fund Council in July, 2011. Solomon Islands, one of five countries targeted by the program, began its rollout with a five month ...

    • Solomon Islands: Essential aspects of governance for Aquatic Agricultural Systems in Malaita Hub 

      Govan, H.; Schwarz, A.M.; Harohau, D.; Oeta, J.; Orirana, G.; Ratner, B.D. (2013)
      Type: Working Paper
      In late 2012, a governance assessment was carried out as part of the diagnosis phase of rollout of the CGIAR Aquatic Agricultural Systems Program in Malaita Hub in Solomon Islands. The purpose of the assessment was to ...

    • Solomon Islands: Malaita Hub scoping report 

      Schwarz, A.M.; Andrew, N.; Govan, H.; Harohau, D.; Oeta, J. (2013)
      Type: Working Paper
      The CGIAR Research Program (CRP) Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) will target five countries, including Solomon Islands. The proposed hubs for Solomon Islands were to cover most provinces, referencing the Western, Central ...

    • Solomon Islands: Western Hub scoping report 

      Bennett, G.; Cohen, P.; Schwarz, A.M.; Rafe, M.; Teioli, H.; Andrew, N. (2014)
      Type: Working Paper
      Aquatic agricultural systems (AAS) are places where farming and fishing in freshwater and/or coastal ecosystems contribute significantly to household income and food security. Globally, the livelihoods of many poor and ...

    • Solomon Islands: Western Province situation analysis 

      Bennett, G.; Cohen, P.; Schwarz, A.M.; Albert, J.; Lawless, S.; Paul, C.; Hilly, Z. (2014)
      Type: Working Paper
      Aquatic agricultural systems (AAS) are places where farming and fishing in freshwater and/or coastal ecosystems contribute significantly to household income and food security. Globally, the livelihoods of many poor and ...

    • Spreading community-based resource management: Testing the "lite-touch" approach in Solomon Islands 

      Orirana, G.; Siota, F.; Cohen, P.; Atitete, T.; Schwarz, A.M.; Govan, H.; Philippa Cohen: 0000-0002-9987-1943 (2016)
      Type: Journal Article
      In Solomon Islands, community-based resource management (CBRM) is the main strategy for managing coastal fisheries. Although hundreds of communities have implemented CBRM already, the majority of Solomon Islands communities ...

    • Strengthening post-hoc analysis of community-based fisheries management through the social-ecological systems framework 

      Blythe, J.; Cohen, P.; Eriksson, H.; Cinner, J.; Boso, D.; Schwarz, A.M.; Andrew, N.; Philippa Cohen: 0000-0002-9987-1943; Hampus Eriksson: 0000-0003-1199-6889 (2017)
      Type: Journal Article
      Community-based fisheries management (CBFM) is held up as one of the most promising approaches for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries. Yet, the complex features that shape CBFM outcomes remain inadequately understood. ...

    • Strengthening the role of women in community-based marine resource management: lessons learned from community workshops 

      Hilly, Z.; Schwarz, A.M.; Boso, D. (2012)
      Type: Journal Article
      Community-based resource management (CBRM) forms an important component of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) inshore fisheries strategy. The strategy recognises that community-based ...

    • The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands 

      Albert, J.A.; Beare, D.; Schwarz, A.M.; Albert, S.; Warren, R.; Teri, J.; Siota, F.; Andrew, N.L. (2014)
      Type: Journal Article
      Fish aggregating devices, or FADs, are used widely in developing countries to concentrate pelagic fish, making them easier to catch. Nearshore FADs anchored close to the coast allow access for rural communities, but despite ...

    • The feasibility of milkfish (Chanos chanos) aquaculture in Solomon Islands 

      Sulu, R.J.; Vuto, S.P.; Schwarz, A.M.; Chang, C.W.; Alex, M.; Basco, J.E.; Phillips, M.; Teoh, S.J.; Perera, R.; Pickering, T.; Oengpepa, C.P.; Toihere, C.; Rota, H.; Cleasby, N.; Lilopeza, M.; Lavisi, J.; Sibiti, S.; Tawaki, A.; Warren, R.; Harohau, D.; Sukulu, M.; Koti, B. (2016)
      Type: Report
      Fish is crucial to food and nutrition security in Solomon Islands, and demand is expected to increase due to a growing population. However, it is projected that current capture fisheries production will not meet this growing ...

    • The socio-economic context for improving food security through land based aquaculture in Solomon Islands: A peri-urban case study 

      Cleasby, N.; Schwarz, A.M.; Phillips, M.; Paul, C.; Pant, J.; Oeta, J.; Pickering, T.; Meloty, A.; Laumani, M.; Korr, M.; Michael Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286 (2014)
      Type: Journal Article
      Future fish demand-supply scenarios project that investment in aquaculture will be needed to ensure fish for food security in Solomon Islands. In 2010 a study of two peri-urban areas of Solomon Islands analysed the demand ...