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Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries

Solution Search: Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries set out to identify and spotlight global community efforts to restore their near-shore fisheries.

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The first Solution Search contest, sponsored by Rare and National Geographic, sought demonstrated proven solutions that benefit coastal communities and marine biodiversity. Over 100 entries were submitted from 48 different countries, all of which offered innovative ways to help improve both the tidal fisheries in communities around the world, as well as the people that rely on them.

The conservation community had focused far too long on the study of problems. Rare tried to change that with its first ever Solution Search in 2011, formalizing its commitment to practicing ‘Solutionology’. This contest found, spotlighted and promoted community-driven solutions that simultaneously preserved marine biodiversity and sustainable coastal livelihoods. 

Submitted entries formed the basis for rare’s flagship program ‘Fish Forever’ that now operates in ten countries in collaboration with 500 local governments and 1 million fishermen. 
 

Contest Prizes

Temp - Grand Prize

Grand Prize

$20,000 and National Geographic video awarded to the finalist who receives the most votes.
Medal

Runners Up

$5000 awarded to the first and second runner up in the People’s Choice competition.

Top 10 Finalists

Federacion de Pescadores de Navidad (FEPANAV) & Ilustre Municipalidad de Navidad
Navidad, Cile
Federacion de Pescadores de Vacidad
Fishermen Association of the Rural Municipality of Mangagoulack
Mangagoulack, Senegal
Fisherman Assoc of Rural
Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Birmingham, Inggris Raya
Islamic Foundation for Ecology
Kubulau Business and Development Committee
Savusavu, Fiji
Kibilau Biz:Dev
Misool Baseftin Foundation
Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Misool Base Fndn
Nimpal Channel Marine Conservation Area
Yap, Mikronesia
Nimpal Channel Marine
Off the Hook Community Supported Fishery
Halifax, Kanada
Off the Hook
PMMP Management Board
Pilar, Filipina
PMMP Management
Puntacana Ecological Foundation
Punta Cana, Republik Dominika
Puntacana Ecological
Wildlife Conservation Society
Maroantsetra, Madagaskar
Wildlife Conservation Society

How were entries for this Solution Search judged?

  • Innovation

    How well does the solution demonstrate an innovative approach that fosters sustainable fisheries and promotes healthy coastal ecosystems
  • Biodiversity Impact

    What impact on biodiversity has been achieved or do you anticipate?
  • Governance

    Is the solution being managed by a community that demonstrates good governance, leadership and social cohesion? Is the community involved in management and enforcement of the local fishery?
  • Sustainability and resilience

    Does the solution have long-term sustainability? Can it adapt to changing demographics, socioeconomic and climate realities?
  • Replicability

    How readily and broadly can the solution be replicated in other places with similar characteristics?
  • Impact on human well-being and livelihoods

    Does this solution demonstrate a positive impact on community livelihoods and well being? How many people are affected and in what way? (Global impacts might also be considered)

Who judged this contest?

Monique Barbut
Monique Barbut
Former CEO & Chairperson
Global Environment Facility
Ahmed Djoghlaf
Ahmed Djoghlaf
Executive Secretary
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, United Nations Environment Programme
Steve Gaines
Steve Gaines
Dean, Marine Science, Sustainable Fisheries
University of California, Santa Barbara
Nicolas Gutierrez
Nicolas Gutierrez
Program Manager
Marine Stewardship Council
Eileen de Ravin
Eileen de Ravin
Program Manager
The Equator Initiative
Carl Safina
Carl Safina
President
Blue Ocean Institute
Enric Sala
Enric Sala
Explorer
National Geographic

Contest Partners

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National Geographic logo

Contest Sponsors

Cedar Hill Foundation
BARR foundation
Goldring Family Foundation logo

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