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7. Proposals for the Strategic Action Plan
To resolve the above-mentioned problems it is necessary to take measures to resolve not only problems intrinsic to the fish industry but also a range of issues related to them. The proposals for the SAP may be roughly divided into the following types that require concrete measures:
- Scientific planning and monitoring.
- Legislative initiatives.
- Education.
- Development of business activities.
- Expansion of a network of protected territories
The proposed measures aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of Dnipro Basin biodiversity by the three countries may be represented with regard to their priority rating and degree of compliance with legislative and regulatory acts of the Republic of Belarus, Russian Federation and Ukraine. In addition, it is necessary to make an impartial assessment of investment opportunities for implementing these measures.
High-Priority Long-Term Measures to be Included in the Strategic Action Plan for the Dnipro Basin Environmental Rehabilitation
|
Measure |
Priority Order |
Compliance with the Existing Legal and Regulatory Framework |
Investment Opportunities |
|
Develop the monitoring system for assessing fish resources and forecasting their dynamics (as part of the national environmental monitoring system) |
high-priority / long-term |
Belarus – full compliance, Russia and Ukraine – partial compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop a system of indicators of technogenic contamination of habitats of hydrobionts (especially fish and invertebrates) on the basis of bio-indication and biotesting methods |
high-priority / long-term |
partial compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop methods for assessing and registering the impact of non-point pollution sources (particularly agricultural enterprises) on hydrobionts’ habitat. Develop a system of charges for exposure of water ecosystems to hazardous discharges |
high-priority / long-term |
noncompliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop a methodology of assessing the cost of environmental damage caused by economic activities, accidents or natural disasters to fish resources and ecosystems of natural and artificial water bodies used by the fish industry |
high-priority / long-term |
noncompliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop the methodology of assessing actual quantities of fish and other aquatic organisms caught by amateur fishermen and poachers |
high-priority / long-term |
noncompliance |
national |
|
Develop a complex program to study fishing and fish-breeding activities in small rivers and to describe the state of their aquatic organisms |
high-priority / long-term |
noncompliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop a program for study of ecosystems of ponds and small water reservoirs to enable the fish industry to use them more effectively and to improve biodiversity conservation efforts |
high-priority / long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop proposals for assessing the status of populations of and restoring to previous levels the numbers of rare and endangered fish species whose protection status has been defined by international conventions |
high-priority / long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Identify (make an inventory of) nature complexes used by the fish industry and of pond fish-farms, defining them as wetlands that are vital for biodiversity conservation and protection of habitats of water-fowl. |
high-priority / long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Ensure that fishing enterprises assess their fish catches taking into account types of fish species |
high-priority |
noncompliance |
national |
|
Propose measures to increase artificial reproduction of fish resources (native, introduced, rare and vanishing species) on the basis of offering economic incentives to pond fish-farms |
long-term |
compliance |
national |
|
Develop a long-term plan for reclamation of ponds and small water reservoirs to improve their ecosystems and to use fish resources on a sustainable basis (preparation of fisheries, clearing of the bed of remains of trees and shrubs) |
long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Draft new Commercial and Amateur Fishing Rules in accordance with biological principles of use of water bodies for fish industry’s purposes as well as with the principle of sustainable use of their biodiversity |
high-priority |
partial compliance |
national |
|
Revise fish extraction quotas with regard to species diversity and regional characteristics of water resources |
high-priority |
partial compliance |
national |
|
Justify the identified list of species and fishing gear allowed for commercial fishing in continental water bodies |
high-priority |
partial compliance |
national |
|
Introduce into the Criminal Code of an article imposing responsibility for selling illegal fishing gear and use of electric devices |
high-priority |
noncompliance |
national |
|
Enhance control over compliance with service regulations of the small-size fleet and impose a year-round ban on entry of motor boats into shallow bays |
high-priority |
compliance |
national |
|
Ensure that controlling and enforcement agencies coordinate their activities to strengthen their fight against illegal fishing (poaching) |
high-priority / long-term |
partial compliance |
national |
|
Develop educational programs aimed at introducing an elective school course (including the basics of hydro-ecology) and establishing school fishing societies |
long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Develop a nationwide system for leasing water bodies for fish-breeding and fishing purposes |
high-priority |
noncompliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Justify the expansion of the network of the protected territories used for reproduction of fish and invertebrates |
long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
|
Create a Blue Book of rare and vanishing species of hydrobiocenoses and hydroecosystems |
long-term |
compliance |
international(*) / national |
Remark: (*) – Assessing investment opportunities for implementing the proposed measures appears to be a fairly difficult task in view of the unfavorable investment climate of the three countries.
