This project (PAM‐2024‐01) will develop a Precautionary Approach Framework (PAF) that will enable
SIOFA to meet the objectives of Articles 2 (Objectives) and 4 (General principles) of the SIOFA
Agreement.
The PAF will be approached in a structured way by first developing a conceptual framework, and
second, developing the operational guidelines used to implement the conceptual framework. The PAF
will ultimately provide a fisheries precautionary approach framework that is designed to help ensure
sustainably managed fisheries within the SIOFA Area.
This project will directly address the recommendations of the SIOFA Performance Review Panel
(Recommendations 1 and 10) regarding the adoption of harvest strategies and the development of a
decision‐making framework for the provision of scientific advice.
Project objectives
- Provide a fisheries precautionary approach framework (PAF) designed to help ensure sustainable fisheries within the SIOFA Area, including examining different Precautionary Approach frameworks and summarizing these findings identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches.
- Provide the operational guidelines for the implementation of the PAF, including considering stock-specific situations and data-limited approaches.
- Revise and update any reports and outputs based on the reviews from the Expert Panel, the Advisory Panel, the feedback from project Workshops, and the SIOFA Scientific Committee.