Development of a Regional Risk Management Framework for APEC Economies for use in the Control and Prevention of Introduced Marine Pests

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Development of a Regional Risk Management Framework for APEC Economies for use in the Control and Prevention of Introduced Marine Pests

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Development of a Regional Risk Management Framework for APEC Economies for use in the Control and Prevention of Introduced Marine Pests Australia and Chile Mr Philip Burgess, Dr Alex Brown Mr Philip Hodgson, Mr Warren Geeves Background  Within APEC little is known on the introduction of marine pests  Little practical information on measures to prevent introductions  Lack of knowledge in what individual countries are doing  Need to have information on what measures economies have implemented  What would be most useful to APEC Economies  Explore development of agreed regional strategic measures Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Phase – Consultancy  Identified current management capabilities and approaches  Priorities and hazards for APEC Economies  Considerations for a Risk Management Framework  Conclusions, including the results of the November 2001 Workshop Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Management capabilities and approaches  APEC and the MRCWG have a role in liaising with IMO, FAO, NACA to enhance the effectiveness of existing instruments within APEC  Institutional arrangements for managing the marine environment is fragmented in most economies  Baseline surveys to identify IMP are limited  Capacity to detect IMP incursions is limited  Vector management is limited and unbalanced Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Priorities and hazards for Economies  Variable levels of activity and management capability  Ships’ ballast water and hull fouling are the most important vectors  International shipping, aquaculture and biodiversity are most threatened values  Amount of commercial shipping and number of trading partners affecting pathway strength  A limited number of IMP have been identified in APEC Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Considerations for a risk management framework  Risk management - “ culture, processes and structures that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse effects”  Risk management can be achieved by Economies working collectively  Opportunities for management at the pre- border, border and post border levels  Need to develop awareness of the problem in APEC Economies  Need appropriate information systems and tools  Need to develop and adapt current institutional structures in individual Economies AND the APEC region Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Consultants’ Recommendations  IMP to be a standing item for MRCWG  Comprehensive assessments of the situation  International fora collaboration  Regional communication /technical support  Institutional network strengthening  Capacity building Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Workshop, November 2001  Attended by 15 Economies, plus South Pacific Regional Environment Program and the IMO, APEC Fisheries and Transportation Working Groups  Presentations from many perspectives - Economies, shipping industry, aquaculture, research institutions, government resource managers and environmental interests Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Workshop, November 2001… Elements for a Draft Risk Management Framework Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis Risk Management -Design common requirements, protocols, procedures -Management frameworks for specific risks eg IMO Ballast Water Guidelines, FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries - Information centres and regional technology and extension centre Co-operative projects Regional Communication IMP is a Global issue Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Future Directions Develop framework for leaders’ consideration  Identify focal points in Economies  Establish legislative and/or policy basis for IMP management  Components of common requirements and timeline  Guidance for each Economy  Identify capacity gaps and opportunities, propose specific measures Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests ... Vector management is limited and unbalanced Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Priorities and hazards for Economies  Variable levels of activity and ... Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Workshop, November 2001… Elements for a Draft Risk Management Framework ? ?Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis ? ?Risk Management. .. A limited number of IMP have been identified in APEC Management Framework - Introduced Marine P ests Considerations for a risk management framework  Risk management

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