Promoting Nutritious Food Systems in the Solomon Islands
The workshop at Pacific Casino Hotel in Honiara focuses on the vital role of coastal marine resources for food security in the Solomon Islands. The reliance on fish as a protein source, coupled with the need for sustainable fishing practices, emphasizes the significance of government policies and regional initiatives. Challenges in ensuring food security through adequate fish supply are addressed, highlighting the importance of community engagement and sustainable resource management.
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Prepared for Solomon Islands National Roundtable Workshop Promoting Nutritious Food Systems in the Pacific Islands Pacific Casino Hotel, Honiara By Sophie Natu Senior Fisheries Officer
Importance of Coastal Marine Resources Food Solomon Islanders rely upon fish for over 20% of their protein needs Over 60% of the population rely on subsistence fishing. In places of high population growth, lack of alternative protein sources, and destructive fishing practices threatens sustainability Income From artisanal Commercial fishing valued at SBD $75 million per year (MACBIO report, 2017) Other importance incomes from nature-based tourism Ability to continue cultural practices and values Regulating services coastal protection Contribute towards our country s economy
Government policies and legislation MFMR Fisheries Management Act 2015 MFMR Strategy 2017 2019 MFMR Corporate Plan 2015 2018 Provincial Government Provincial Government Act Provincial Ordinances
Regional Policies Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI- CFF) Solomon Islands National Plan of Action CBRM focused Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) A new song SPREP MSG Road map for Inshore Fisheries Management and Sustainable Development 2015 - 2024
International Policies SDG 14 United Nations Ocean Conference call for action and commitments
Current MFMR engagement/activities Awareness and education key messages Community management plans legalizing by-laws Constituency Fisheries Centres Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) Aquaculture seaweed & tilapia
The challenge for food security Solomon Islands Fish needed for good nutrition (35 kg per person per year) Solomon Islands Source: Dr Johann Bell , SPC Presentation 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Fish needed (tonnes x 1000)
Phase 1 (2013-2015): Mobile phone technology collection of market data from Honiara market outlets Total tonnes of fish into Honiara markets by province 2013-2015 Value of fish sold in Honiara markets from 2013-2015 2,689,830, 10% 68, 10% Central Central 9,399,931, 34% 237, 34% 5,596,351. 20; 20% Guadalcanal Guadalcanal 141, 20% Isabel Isabel Western Western 3,743,586, 14% Malaita Malaita 95, 14% 6,174,630, 22% 156, 22%
THREATS TO INSHORE RESOURCES /ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (1) Drivers of Change; Climate change temp increase, sea level rise and ocean acidification Population growth (2) Overfishing simply catching too many fish (2) Destructive fishing methods (3) Agriculture-land use i.e. slash and burn. (4) Pollution (5) Development; deforestation, mining
Effort Trend Depletion of important commercial species is very evident Generally effort is higher as compared to the good old days Due to high fishing pressure - shift from subsistence to cash base - increase population
