National Consultancy to Analyse Data Needs and Gaps to Inform MSP in the Republic of Panama

Information Note

Opening Ceremony Programme

Provisional Agenda

Project Document 

Agenda Item 5 - FAO Presentation

Agenda Item 6 (a) - Terms of Reference of the Regional Steering Committee

 Agenda Item 6 (b) Terms of Reference of the Technical Advisory Committee

Agenda Item 6 (c) Terms of Reference of National Project Focal Points

Agenda Item 6 (d) - Rules of Procedures

Agenda Item 7 - PY1 Budget - BE CLME+ 2023-2024

Agenda Item 7 - Work Plan 2023-2024

Agenda Item 7 - PowerPoint Presentation - Saint Lucia's Presentation on Marine Spatial Planning and Marine Protected Areas

Agenda Item 7 - PowerPoint Presentation - Saint Lucia's Presentation on Seafood Value Chain

Agenda Item 8 - Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Agenda Item 8 - PowerPoint Presentation - Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of BE: CLME+ Project

BACKGROUND DOCUMENT

Report of the Project Inception Workshop for Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities rgeough Marine Spatial Planning in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (BE: CLME+), Belize City, Belize, 5-6 March 2020.

Presentations Delivered at the Project Inception Workshop for Promoting National Blue  Economy  Priorities  through  Marine  Spatial  Planning  in  the  Caribbean  Large  Marine Ecosystem  Plus  (BE:  CLME+),  Belize  City,  Belize,  5-6  March  2020.  CRFM  Technical  & Advisory Document, No. 2020/01, Supplement 1, 110pp

Report of the 3rd Virtual Regional Consultation for the Project, "Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities through Marine Spatial Planning in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (BE: CLME+)", Belize City, 14 December 2020

 Report of the Regional ProDoc Validation Workshop for Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities through Marine Spatial Planning in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (BE: CLME+) Project 25 January, 2021

 The regional launch of IYAFA 2022 was held virtually on November 19, 2021 and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqqBIlEWnv0. The regional launch highlighted the goals and objectives of IYAFA 2022 while contextualizing them to the Latin American and Caribbean region and inspiring action-oriented celebrations throughout 2022. The speakers included fishers, policymakers, civil society, private sector representatives and various coordination committees.

Acknowledging the uniqueness of the international year and consistent with ongoing efforts across the region, the Honourable Minister Saboto Caesar, Chairman of the CRFM Ministerial Council  called upon:

• Member States to integrate dedicated IYAFA activities in their programmes and promote the achievement of the objectives of the IYAFA 2022 celebrations. Particularly these activities should feature key actions for the region such as Gender equality and women empowerment in the SS fisheries and SS aquaculture sectors; strengthening the adaptive capacity of these sectors to Climate Change and other external shocks like the global pandemic.
• Partners to actively sign up as IYAFA supporters and organize initiatives and events.
• All (member states and partners) to advocate for and support the achievement of the ambitions for the International Year, to turn 21 November, which is currently celebrated informally as World Fisheries Day, into an official UN Day on Small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture, so that we can come together every year in the future to continue the celebrations.

The CRFM recognises the importance of supporting small-scale fisheries at the policy level and has developed the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy (CCCFP) which is a binding treaty focusing on cooperation and collaboration of Caribbean people, fisherfolk and governments in conserving, managing and sustainably utilising fisheries and related ecosystems. The CRFM Ministerial Council has also adopted Resolution No. MC 15 (10) of 2021 on the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA), which  calls upon the CRFM Secretariat and Member States to promote the achievement of the objectives of the IYAFA 2022 celebrations.

The objectives of IYAFA 2022 are to:

• Enhance global awareness about, understanding of, and action to support the contribution of small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture to sustainable development, and more specifically in relation to food security and nutrition, poverty eradication and the use of natural resources. 
• Promote dialogue and collaboration between and among small-scale artisanal fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, governments, and other key partners along the value chain, as well as to further strengthen their capacity to enhance sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture and to enhance their social development and well-being.

You can learn more about IYAFA’s 2022 theme here: Global Action Plan

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified Belizean nationals to fill the position of PROJECT CORDINATOR – Sargassum Products for Climate Resilience Project in the Caribbean, in the office of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Secretariat, Belize City, Belize. The contract period will run from 19 April 2021 to 19 August 2021.

Full details of the position may be obtained by accessing the following website - www.crfm.int or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Applications in English Language with full curriculum details, including nationality, work experience, educational qualifications, summary of professional skills and/or expertise, coordinates (including e-mail addresses) of two referees (who must be familiar with the applicant’s work), and other relevant information, should be addressed to the Executive Director, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Secretariat, Belize City, Belize, and sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The deadline for the submission of applications is 9 April 2021.