Webinar recordings on Abandoned, Lost, and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in the Caribbean
Safeguarding Caribbean Fisheries by addressing Abandoned, Lost, and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG)
Unintended capture of the region’s prized fisheries resources by fishing gear that is no longer under the control of the harvester—whether due to inclement weather, accidents at sea, illegal fishing, or other factors—can seriously undermine the health and sustainability of Caribbean fisheries.
“Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG)” or “ghost gear,” as it is commonly called, thus poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of fishers, as well as to the ecosystems within which our fisheries thrive.
We need an inclusive and proactive approach to tackling this challenge! Therefore, the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) partnered recently to host two open webinars for stakeholders across our region and international partners to consolidate efforts, while reinvigorating the Caribbean Regional Action Plan to Prevent Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Geardeveloped by the GGGI in consultation with the CRFM and the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI).
We are pleased to share with you the recordings of both webinars:
1. Session 1 was held on Tuesday, 18 February 2025
2. Session 2 was held on Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Please note that all PowerPoint presentations are accessible on the event site.
You may also access related resources, including ALDFG flyers and other communications materials.
NOTE: We’re still accepting feedback on the ALDFG Action Plan for the Caribbean. Please click here to submit your feedback.
WEBINAR #1
| This session set the stage and provided background information on actions, including the development of the Caribbean Action Plan, which attendees / stakeholders were asked to review for a further “deep dive” engagement in the second webinar. |
KEY TOPICS
- Overview of Work Done by GGGI in Caribbean to Date
- Case Study – Jamaica
- Case Study – Trinidad and Tobago
- Case Study – Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
- Introduction of the Caribbean Regional Action Plan
- Moderated Discussion
- Wrap Up and Setting Scene for Next Webinar
WEBINAR #2
This second session focused on the policy frameworks and the action plan, with a view of getting further input for refining and updating the document.
- ALDFG Policy Overview
- CRFM Ongoing ALDFG Projects and MOU with GGGI
- Caribbean Regional Action Plan – Deep Dive
- Discussions and Q&A
- Wrap Up and Next Steps
Learn more about ALDFG in the Caribbean. CLICK HERE
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