Resources

The Community Catch Standard

The Community Catch Standard

This document sets out the Community Catch Standard for sustainable small-scale fisheries.

Evaluation Process

This document outlines the process to be followed in carrying out an evaluation of a smallscale fishery.

SSF Definition Matrix

Guidance for Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment User Guide

Start, complete and submit a Self-Assessment on the digital platform.

Community Catch Survey Template

Questions on the self-assessment

Guidance – Registration, Scope and Application Information

Guidance – Section 1

Section 1 of the Community Catch Standard focuses on upholding internationally recognized labour rights within small-scale fisheries.

Guidance – Section 2

Section 2 of the Community Catch Standard addresses measures required to safeguard the health and safety of fishers.

Guidance – Section 3

Section 3 of the Community Catch Standard focuses on identifying and supporting opportunities for social and economic development within fishing communities.

Guidance – Section 4

Section 4 of the Community Catch Standard addresses all removals from the managed stock, regardless of who is responsible.

Guidance – Section 5

Section 5 of the Community Catch Standard focuses specifically on the impacts of the Fisher Group.

Guidance – Section 6

Section 6 of the Community Catch Standard outlines the governance requirements expected of fisheries participating in the initiative.

Guidance – Section 7

Section 7 of the Community Catch Standard outlines expectations for promoting animal welfare within fisheries.

Guidance – Section 8

Section 8 of the Community Catch Standard focuses on understanding, monitoring, and responding to the impacts of climate change on fisheries.

Guidance – Environmental Risk Assessment

CC Environmental Risk Assessment Worksheets

General Information Booklet

CC Information Booklet

Consultations

Consultation 1 – Response Analysis Standard

Responses to consultation comments on Standard

Consultation 1 – Response Analysis Evaluation Process

Responses to comments on Evaluation Process

Consultation 1 – Standard Track Changes

Standard Draft for 2nd Consultation TRACK CHANGES

Consultation 1 – Evaluation Process Track Changes

Evaluation Process Draft 2nd consultation TRACK CHANGES

Consultation 1 – Evaluation Process Changes Accepted

Evaluation Process Draft 2nd Consultation CHANGES ACCEPTED

Consultation 1 – Standard Changes Accepted

Standard Draft for 2nd Consultation CHANGES ACCEPTED

Consultation 1 – Response Analysis General Questions

Responses to general comments

Consultation 2 – Response Form Template

CC Final Public Consultation Response Form Template for 2nd Consultation

Consultation 2 – Guidance

Draft Guidance for 2nd Consultation

Consultation 2 – Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Draft Text for Diversity Equity & Inclusion for 2nd Consultation

Consultation 2 – Response Analysis Standard & Evaluation Process

Combined responses to comments on Standard and Evaluation Process from 1st and 2nd Consultation

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