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The FIP Toolkit
Brad Spear Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Outline • Catalyzing FIPs
• FIP Toolkit and its Components
• Next Steps with You
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2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
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SFP’s Evolving Role • SFP as developer, coordinator, leader of FIPs
In response to the growing demand for FIPs….
• SFP as supporter, adviser, catalyzer – Necessitates distribution of a Toolkit
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2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
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Catalyzing FIPs • Supply chain is encouraged to lead FIPs – However, can outsource parts of the FIP (e.g., writing work plan)
• Ideally fishermen, government, others are poised to make improvements with little intervention • However, in almost all cases, supply chain leverage is needed – Who in the supply chain participates in the FIP is critical to its success
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
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Catalyzing FIPs • SFP provides support at all levels – Partners receive customized strategic advice and progress updates – Supply chain access to training and support for the Toolkit – SFP expertise in many regions/major markets to provide technical guidance and local advice to supply chain
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
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Toolkit Overview Work plan template
“How to” document
Reporting template
FIP Toolkit
FIP Overview document Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
White paper guidance/template
Agreement template sustainablefish.org
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“FIP Overview” Document • A shorter, less technical version of the “How to” document – What is a FIP? – How do they work? – How to evaluate FIP progress – Guidance on making public claims
• Now available: http://www.sustainablefish.org/fisheries-improvement
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
7
“How to” Document • How to Develop a FIP – What info is needed – Who needs to participate – How to finance a FIP
• How to Implement a FIP – How to complete/carry out a work plan – Tactics for moving stalled FIPs
• How to Report a FIP – In what format – Where – How often
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
8
White Paper Guidance • Motivation tool….for early in FIP process • To engage stakeholders and potential participants
• Contents: – 2-4 pages, but can vary – Overview of the stock/fishery – Problem statement – Recommended solutions – Roles for your company and other entities
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
9
Agreement Templates • To formalize agreement among FIP participants • FIPs have used various forms of agreements – SFP working with pro bono lawyers to design different tools
• Agreements can vary in level of detail – From a formal legal document…. …to a less formal MOU – Depends on participants, customers, other NGO partners, etc.
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
10
FIP Work Plan Template • Adapted from a template developed by multiple NGOs – ‘Gold standard’ = much work to maintain
• Suggested format, but can be customized • Identify what needs to get done/by whom, and track progress
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
11
FIP Reporting Template • SFP uses a template for public reporting – Available for others to use/improve
• Captures key information from work plan template, so outside groups can monitor/evaluate progress of FIP • Need to report publicly on your website so buyers can track progress: FishSource → Metrics → Corporate Partners
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
12
Next Steps with You • Prioritize source fisheries that need FIPs • Communicate with suppliers the need to lead/oversee FIPs • Distribute FIP Toolkit – Ongoing trainings as needed
• Explore FIP groupings across fisheries and/or suppliers • Spread the word!
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
13
Thanks for your attention
[email protected]
Brad Spear Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Outline • Catalyzing FIPs
• FIP Toolkit and its Components
• Next Steps with You
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
2
SFP’s Evolving Role • SFP as developer, coordinator, leader of FIPs
In response to the growing demand for FIPs….
• SFP as supporter, adviser, catalyzer – Necessitates distribution of a Toolkit
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
3
Catalyzing FIPs • Supply chain is encouraged to lead FIPs – However, can outsource parts of the FIP (e.g., writing work plan)
• Ideally fishermen, government, others are poised to make improvements with little intervention • However, in almost all cases, supply chain leverage is needed – Who in the supply chain participates in the FIP is critical to its success
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
4
Catalyzing FIPs • SFP provides support at all levels – Partners receive customized strategic advice and progress updates – Supply chain access to training and support for the Toolkit – SFP expertise in many regions/major markets to provide technical guidance and local advice to supply chain
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
5
Toolkit Overview Work plan template
“How to” document
Reporting template
FIP Toolkit
FIP Overview document Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
White paper guidance/template
Agreement template sustainablefish.org
6
“FIP Overview” Document • A shorter, less technical version of the “How to” document – What is a FIP? – How do they work? – How to evaluate FIP progress – Guidance on making public claims
• Now available: http://www.sustainablefish.org/fisheries-improvement
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
7
“How to” Document • How to Develop a FIP – What info is needed – Who needs to participate – How to finance a FIP
• How to Implement a FIP – How to complete/carry out a work plan – Tactics for moving stalled FIPs
• How to Report a FIP – In what format – Where – How often
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
8
White Paper Guidance • Motivation tool….for early in FIP process • To engage stakeholders and potential participants
• Contents: – 2-4 pages, but can vary – Overview of the stock/fishery – Problem statement – Recommended solutions – Roles for your company and other entities
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
9
Agreement Templates • To formalize agreement among FIP participants • FIPs have used various forms of agreements – SFP working with pro bono lawyers to design different tools
• Agreements can vary in level of detail – From a formal legal document…. …to a less formal MOU – Depends on participants, customers, other NGO partners, etc.
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
10
FIP Work Plan Template • Adapted from a template developed by multiple NGOs – ‘Gold standard’ = much work to maintain
• Suggested format, but can be customized • Identify what needs to get done/by whom, and track progress
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
11
FIP Reporting Template • SFP uses a template for public reporting – Available for others to use/improve
• Captures key information from work plan template, so outside groups can monitor/evaluate progress of FIP • Need to report publicly on your website so buyers can track progress: FishSource → Metrics → Corporate Partners
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
12
Next Steps with You • Prioritize source fisheries that need FIPs • Communicate with suppliers the need to lead/oversee FIPs • Distribute FIP Toolkit – Ongoing trainings as needed
• Explore FIP groupings across fisheries and/or suppliers • Spread the word!
Document control number
2012 © Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
sustainablefish.org
13
Thanks for your attention
[email protected]
