Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis CCLME Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) ADVANCE COPY The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 182 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independent financial mechanism, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation and chemicals and waste. Created in 1991, today GEF is the largest public funder of projects to improve the global environment. GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing US$9.2 billion in grants and leveraging US$40 billion in co-financing for over 2 700 projects in over 168 countries. www.thegef.org. 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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. UNEP’s work encompasses: • Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends. • Developing international and national environmental instruments. • Strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment. Prepared by the FAO and UNEP as part of the GEF-financed Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) Project. Website: www.canarycurrent.org CCLME, 2015 The designations employed, and the presentation of material in this publication, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed in this publication may not necessarily reflect those of the GEF, FAO, UNEP, or other UN agencies or project partner institutions/organizations. Cover photo: Reidar Toresen Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem Project (CCLME) ii iii Preparation of this document This document is the result of a process involving several workshops and specific inputs from many organizations and people. The current Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) presents an analysis of the “ecosystem status” of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) and threats to the long-term sustainability of coastal and marine processes. The document has evolved out of the Preliminary TDA developed during the preparatory phase of the CCLME Project (2004−2006) and concluded during the project’s implementation phase (Phase 1). This document is thus the result of consultations and contributions spanning more than10 years, amounting to thousands of working hours and involving hundreds of stakeholders (including government employees, scientists, representatives from civil society, international experts and consultants, representatives from regional institutions and projects, international institutions and other LME projects). Birane Sambe (CCLME Regional Project Coordinator), Merete Tandstad (Fishery Resources Officer, FAO), Rebecca Klaus (Consultant), Aboubacar Sidibé (Coordinator Marine Living Resources, CCLME Project), Khallahi Brahim (Coordinator Biodiversity, Water Quality and Habitat, CCLME Project) and Brad Brown (Consultant) wrote certain sections of the document and were responsible for the compilation of all contributions and conducted a first review of the document with the assistance of Ndèye Fatou Tamba (Administrative Assistant, CCLME Project) and Birgitta Liss Lymer (Project Expert). Kelly West (UNEP expert) undertook a comprehensive review of the document and provided valuable comments for its improvement. Final editing of the document was completed by Birane Sambe, Merete Tandstad and Birgitta Liss Lymer, with proofreading and layout by Sacha Lomnitz and Chantal Zanettin. Citation This document should be cited as: CCLME Project, 2015. Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). CCLME Project Coordination Unit, Dakar, Senegal. 140 pp. Also available in French. ii iii Acknowledgements This Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) is the product of the efforts of many people and the Project Team of the “Protection of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME Project)” would like to thank all the contributors from participating countries, associated projects and other experts who have contributed to it. Special acknowledgments are extended to all those who have contributed to the realization of this document including the direct contributors, reviewers, revisers and layout specialists. Our thanks also go to Mr Ken Sherman and Ms Ana Maria Caramelo, Mr Alioune Kane and Ms Ana Ramos for kindly reviewing parts of this document. The information included in this TDA was drawn from, amongst others, regional specialist reports as well as meetings of the projects. All efforts to ensure the delivery of these components are acknowledged with gratitude. In particular, we would like to thank the country representatives, partners of international institutions, independent experts and consultants mentioned below: COUNTRIES MOROCCCO National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) Ms Hounaida Farah Idrissi Mr Abdelmalek Faraj Mr Youness Belbchir Ms Souad Kifani Mr Tarik Baibai Mr Abdelatif Boumaaz Mr Said Ait Taleb Mr Najib Charouki Mr Adil Chair Mr Omar Ettahiri Mr Hassan Oubamouh Mr Salah Ben Cherifi Ms Sophia Talba Mr Ahmed Makaoui Mr Ali Srairi Ms Amina Berraho Mr Mohamed Malouli Mr Khalid Manchih Mr Ahmed Elasri Mr Abdelkabir Kamili Mr Aziz Agouzouk Mr Abdelghani Chafik Mr Said Charib Mr Abdellatif Orbi Mr Ali Benhra Mr Abdel Hakim Mesfioui Mr Mustapha Chbani Mr Abdellatif Boumaaz Directorate of Cooperation and Legal Affairs Mr Jamal Settih Mr Yassine El Aroussi Mr MohaMsd Moustahfid Directorate of Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture Ms Hakima Zidane Ms Najat El Monfaloti Mr Abdelmajid Dridi Ms Fatima Zohra Hassouni Mr Mohammed Araabab Mr Taoufik Elktiri MAURITANIA Directorate for the Management of Resources and Mr Bouya Abderrahmane M’bengue Oceanography (DARO) Mr Jemal Ould Abed Ms Azza Ahmed Cheikh Ould Jiddou Mr Alioune Hamady Niang Mr Lamine Camara Mr Hamoud El Vadel Directorate of Artisanal and Coastal Fisheries (DPAC) Mr Mamadou Dia Mr Amadou Bocar Dia Mr Moustapha Bouzouma Mauritanian Institute for Oceanographic Research and Mr Deddah Ahmed Babou Fisheries (IMROP) Mr Ahmedou Ould Mohamed el Moustapha Mr Mohamed Mahfoudh Ould Taleb Sidi Mr Saikou Oumar Kidé Mr Mohamed Lemine Ould Tarbiya Mr Hamoud Ould Taleb Mr Beyah Meissa Habib Mr Mohamed Ahmed Ould Taleb Mr Abdou Daïm Dia Banc d’Arguin National Park (PNBA) Mr Mohamed Ben Lemlih Mr Ebaye Ould Mohamed Mahmoud Mr Abdellahi Ould Samba Ould Bilal Mr Lemhaba Ould Yarba Mr Sidi Mohamed Ould Baba German Agency for International Cooperation − Mr Yahya Ould Elewa Mauritania (GIZ-Mauritania), Biodiversity, gas & oil project Mr Sid’Ahmed Ould Hemed Ms Maithe Rosier iv v SENEGAL Centre for Oceanographic Research of Dakar Thiaroye Mr Mamadou Faye (CRODT) Mr Lamine Mbaye Mr Moustapha Deme Department of Environment and Classified Ms Fambaye Ngom Sow Establishments (DEEC) Mr Ibrahima Camara Ms Madeleine Sarr Diouf Mr Mbarack Fall Division of Marine Protected Areas and Wetlands Mr Ibra Fall Mr Abdou Salam Kane Mr Alassane Dieng Cheikh Anta Diop University Mr Abdoulaye Sarré Ms Isabelle Niang Mr Modou Thiaw Marine Protected Area − KAYAR (MPA KAYAR) Mr Ismaila Ndour Mr Ndiapaly Gueye Mr Ndiaga Thiam Consultative Committee of Ocean Experts of Senegal Mr Djiga Thiao Mr Moussa Bakhayokho Mr Hamet Diaw Diadhiou National Council of the Inter-professional artisanal Directorate of Marine Fisheries (DPM) fisheries in Senegal (CONIPAS) Mr Camille Jean Pierre Manel Mr Dao Gaye Mr Sidiya Diouf THE GAMBIA Fisheries Department Mr Famara Drammeh Mr Famara Darboe Department of Parks and Wildlife Management Mr Matarr Bah Mr Ousainou Touray Ms Anna Mbenga Cham Mr Nuha Jammeh Mr Nfamara Jerro Dampha Mr Momodou Lamin Njai Mr Ebou Mass Mbye NAFOO/Community Fisheries Centre – Bakau National Environment Agency Mr Dawda Foday Saine Ms Ndey Sireng Bakurin CAPE VERDE Directorate General for Fisheries National Institute of Fisheries Development (INDP) Ms Mecildes Tavares Mr Vito Ramos Ms Elisabete Correa Gomes Ms Ivanice Monteiro Ms Vanda Monteiro Ms Tatiana Helena Andrade Cabral Ms Maria