This webinar was held on April 11 and April 12. Researchers from the University of Rhode Island (URI) presented their findings on the relationships between distant water fishing fleets (DWFs) and domestic food security.
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This webinar was held on May 4, 2023.
This webinar, held on March 30, 2023 with USAID staff and partners, explored opportunities and challenges for leveraging blue carbon finance.
On June 29th and July 5th, 2022 the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) shared the final draft results of their characterization of DWF activities in selected geographies. Webinar participants were invited to share their input to refine the final results through geographically-focused small group discussions.
Many of USAID’s biodiversity programs implement annual “Pause and Reflect” (PnR) events in the lead-up to their work plan development. These events require investments in staff time and other resources, so how can USAID and it’s implementing partners get the most of our PnR events?
Webinar Presentation: Getting the Most from your Pause & Reflect Events: Recent Experiences from USAID’s Marine & Freshwater Programs
Many of USAID’s biodiversity programs implement annual “Pause and Reflect” (PnR) events in the lead-up to their work plan development. These events require investments in staff time and other resources, so how can USAID and it’s implementing partners get the most of our PnR events?
Two of USAID's significant fisheries programs have recently ended, leaving behind important accomplishments and key lessons for USAID's programming in the sector. Participants heard from the Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) program in Indonesia and the Sustainable Fisheries Management Program (SFMP) in Ghana and engaged in an interactive discussion on key insights and explored what these experiences can offer to other USAID fisheries programs.
December’s interactive webinar focused on responsive actions to counter China’s influence in fisheries that are within USAID’s manageable interest.
During the October 21 interactive webinar, invited US Government staff met to discuss China’s influence on fisheries and marine resources and potential responses.
In this webinar on September 30, 2020, USAID staff and implementers explored opportunities for transformative change during pandemic recovery.
Webinar Presentation—Building Forward in Fisheries: Opportunities for Transformation Post-COVID
In this webinar on September 30, 2020, USAID staff and implementers explored opportunities for transformative change during pandemic recovery.
Building Forward in Fisheries webinar: small group discussion notes
In this webinar on September 30, 2020, USAID staff and implementers explored opportunities for transformative change during pandemic recovery. The small group discussion notes are available to download.
Webinar Presentation - The scale, form, and impacts of distant water fleets on national fisheries and fisherfolk: Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean
During this webinar, held on June 29, 2022, the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) shared the final draft results of their characterization of DWF activities in Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean.
Webinar Presentation - The scale, form, and impacts of distant water fleets on national fisheries and fisherfolk: Asia and the Pacific
During this webinar, held on July 5, 2022, the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) shared the final draft results of their characterization of DWF activities in Asia & the Pacific.
Participant Feedback: The Scale, Form, and Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Fleets on National Fisheries and Fisherfolk: Africa and Latin America/Caribbean
During this interactive event, held on June 29, 2022, the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) shared the final draft results of their characterization of DWF activities in Africa and Latin America/Caribbean. Webinar participants were invited to share their input to refine the final results through geographically-focused small group discussions. During the session, each group provided feedback, captured on a virtual whiteboard.
Participant Feedback: The Scale, Form, and Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Fleets on National Fisheries and Fisherfolk: Asia and the Pacific
During this interactive event, held on June 29, 2022, the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) shared the final draft results of their characterization of DWF activities in Asia & the Pacific. Webinar participants were invited to share their input to refine the final results through geographically-focused small group discussions. During the session, each group provided feedback, captured on a virtual whiteboard.
Final draft results of UBC/FERU’s analysis of the scale, form, and impacts of DWF on national fisheries and fisherfolk for Africa and Latin American and the Caribbean
The University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) was commissioned to help implement USAID's Distant Water Fleet (DWF) Research Agenda. Through analysis of the Sea Around Us database, a literature review, and expert interviews, UBC/FERU researchers have characterized interactions between DWF and domestic fishing activities in selected geographies. These results were discussed further in a webinar on June 29, 2022.
Final draft results of UBC/FERU’s analysis of the scale, form, and impacts of DWF on national fisheries and fisherfolk for Asia and the Pacific Islands
The University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Resource Unit (UBC/FERU) was commissioned to help implement USAID's Distant Water Fleet (DWF) Research Agenda. Through analysis of the Sea Around Us database, a literature review, and expert interviews, UBC/FERU researchers have characterized interactions between DWF and domestic fishing activities in selected geographies. These results were discussed further in a webinar on July 5, 2022.
Webinar Slides: A Dive Into Blue Carbon and Coastal Resilience at USAID
This webinar with USAID staff and partners explored opportunities and challenges for leveraging blue carbon finance. USAID experts Kelvin Gorospe and Lucas Isakowitz provided a framing presentation highlighting established, emerging, and nascent blue carbon systems and identifying links with USAID’s Climate Strategy.
On August 26, 2020, this interactive webinar for USAID staff shared global and Agency experiences about COVID’s impacts on wild fisheries.
