Working with partners the AIG Conservation and Fisheries Directorate (AIGCFD) carry out practical conservation and a number of research projects. Those interested in conducting research on Ascension must have an approved Environmental Research Permit. This can be completed and emailed to AIGCFD for consideration.
Below are some of the recent projects that AIGCFD has undertaken.
Completed: 31 March 2023
An updated Inshore Fisheries Strategy incorporating responses from the public consultation that ended in February 2023
Completed: 31 March 2023
An updated policy on Inshore Fisheries Registration and Licensing incorporating the responses to the public consultation that ended in February 2023.
Completed: 31 March 2023
An updated policy on Inshore Fisheries Stock Assessment and Management Measures incorporating the responses to the public consultation that ended in February 2023.
Completed: 31 March 2023
A summary of the comments received during the public consultation on the Inshore Fisheries Strategy and policies that ended in February 2023, and the way they have been addressed by AIG in consultation with the Ascension Island Council.
Completed: 1 March 2023
This Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan provides an overarching vision and blueprint for how Ascension Island will protect its biodiversity and meet its commitments under international agreements and local strategies.
Completed: 8 June 2022
The Ascension Island Marine Protected Area Management Plan sets out how the area will be managed over the five years between 2021 and 2026. One year in, this review summarises the progress that has been made so far.
Completed: 17 June 2021
A summary of the public forum held on 2nd June 2021 to discuss the issue of sharks around Ascension Island
Completed: 20 April 2021
This is a draft strategy developed following recommendations from the Inshore Fisheries Advisory Committee. It will be consulted on with people living on Ascension to produce a final strategy for protecting our precious inshore fish stocks and fisheries.
Completed: 12 March 2021
The complete Ascension Island MPA Management Plan describing in detail how we intend to manage the MPA over the next five years.
Completed: 14 December 2020
This strategy sets out a five-year plan for how monitoring, evaluation, and research will be carried out in the Ascension Island MPA. Monitoring and evaluation will be crucial to the success of the MPA as they enable the improvement of management, demonstrate progress to supporters, and allow the sharing of best practices with other MPAs.
Completed: 23 November 2020
The five-year financial plan for the Ascension Island Marine Protected Area. Including a breakdown of core management costs, existing funding sources, and potential new funding streams.
Completed: 23 November 2020
The effective Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) and enforcement regime to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing within the Ascension Island MPA.
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