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Coastal fisheries in a pandemic: Solomon Islands and Vanuatu experiences
Type: Blog
Almost everyone in the Pacific eats fish regularly, but most people are not fishers. Fish is caught, distributed and then acquired by consumers through purchase, gifting or bartering. We estimate through our research at ...
CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems - Annual Report 2021
Type: Report
This 2021 annual report describes the key achievements of the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH). During 2021, FISH focused on several key areas to achieve a successful and impactful closure of ...
The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands
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 ...
SPC | Securing widespread community livelihoods and resilience through coastal fisheries co-management in Solomon Islands. Quarterly report: March 2022 to October 2022
Type: Donor Report
In mid-January 2022, the first cases of community transmission of covid-19 was reported for Solomon Islands. Due to covid19 lockdowns and travel restrictions, all fieldwork was suspended from early January to end of end ...
Livelihoods and fisheries governance in a contemporary Pacific Island setting
Type: Journal Article
Inshore marine resources play an important role in the livelihoods of Pacific Island coastal communities. However, such reliance can be detrimental to inshore marine ecosystems. Understanding the livelihoods of coastal ...
What WorldFish does in Malaita Province
Type: Brochure
Malaita is known as the most populous province of the Solomon Islands, with high outputs of agricultural produce from its land and significant populations of ‘sea people’ highly reliant on coastal ecosystems for food and ...
Sixteen years of social and ecological dynamics reveal challenges and opportunities for adaptive management in sustaining the commons
Type: Journal Article
Efforts to confront the challenges of environmental change and uncertainty include attempts to adaptively manage social–ecological systems. However, critical questions remain about whether adaptive management can lead to ...
Community Based Resource Management in Solomon Islands: Provincial snapshots 2022
Type: Internal Report
This report assesses the coverage of CBRM for coastal areas in each of the 9 provinces of Solomon Islands. It provides a snapshot of known gaps and needs to guide prioritisation for future planning of management support.
Decadal characteristics of small-scale fishing livelihoods in 13 Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Type: Journal Article
Small-scale fisheries are cornerstones of wealth, food, and tradition for people throughout the Pacific region. Yet, their governance is plagued by a lack of relevant data. Using data collected from household income and ...
FAD Deployment in Malaita
Type: Map
This map indicates all FADs that have been deployed in Malaita from 2012 to 2020 and their current state as active or otherwise.