A framework for the analysis of sustainability indicator systems in fisheries

Tavis Potts

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    Abstract

    The development of sustainability indicator systems (SIS) has been a response to practically apply and interpret ecosystem-based and precautionary approaches to fisheries management. Fisheries- based indicator systems have been characterised by recognition of their utility, but hampered by a lack of data, clear roles and responsibilities and an uneven distribution of implementation across governance jurisdictions. This paper explores a policy-based holistic model of an indicator system consisting of inputs, core structures and outputs and uses this as the basis of an assessment framework. The framework is applied to two recent reporting systems: the Australian government's Commonwealth Sustainable Fisheries Assessments and the Marine Stewardship Council initiative.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalOcean & Coastal Management
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Keywords

    • fisheries management
    • sustainability indicator systems (SIS)

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