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Essential EAFM trainings in Malaysia lead to deeper trust and confidence among stakeholders combatting overfishing

18 Jun 2015 | by IW:LEARN
The Coastal and Marine Resources Management in the Coral Triangle-Southeast Asia (CTI-SEA) published its second experience note on building know-how on the application of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) in Sabah on 18 June 2015. The paper discussed lessons and benefits from working closely with partners from the Department of Fisheries Sabah (DOF) Sabah and DOF Malaysia in conducting two Essential EAFM trainings. The collaboration not only led to cost-savings for the agencies involved but also in building trust and confidence among stakeholders who are now working together to apply EAFM. Stakeholder engagement is a crucial element in the transboundary management of large marine ecosystems.