Binational Action Plan for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Three Bays - Monte Cristi Area
Summary — This binational action plan aims to establish conditions for long-term fisheries management and governance in the transboundary maritime zone encompassing the Three Bays Protected Area in Haiti and Monte Cristi National Park in the Dominican Republic. It focuses on collaborative efforts to improve fisheries management along the northern coast of Hispaniola, addressing unsustainable practices and ecosystem degradation.
Key Findings
- The plan identifies four key priorities: promoting alternative livelihoods for fishermen.
- enforcing fisheries regulations through international collaboration and training.
- improving Haiti's fisheries information system for data collection and management.
- enhancing fishing practices and value addition through gear adaptation and protected areas.
- The plan aims to transition the area towards sustainable fisheries management, ecosystem restoration, economic viability, and social equity.
- A binational committee composed of Haitian and Dominican government representatives has been established to implement the plan and collaborate on transboundary fisheries issues.
Full Description
The binational action plan focuses on creating enabling conditions for long-term fisheries management and governance in the transboundary area of the Three Bays Managed Natural Resources Protected Area (AP3B) in Haiti and the Monte Cristi National Park in the Dominican Republic. Recognizing the ecological importance of this region, the plan emphasizes the urgent need for effective measures to improve fisheries management along the northern coast of Hispaniola. The plan is based on previous studies, plans for AP3B and Monte Cristi National Park, and binational workshops. It outlines four priorities: promoting alternative livelihoods, enforcing fisheries regulations, improving Haiti's information system, and enhancing fishing practices and value addition. A binational committee will implement the plan, aiming to transition the area towards sustainable fisheries management, ecosystem restoration, economic viability, and social equity.