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: 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.
Completed: 17 November 2020
An information sheet picking out the key highlights from the Ascension Island MPA Management Plan.
Completed: 17 November 2020
A brief overview of the Ascension Island MPA Management plan setting out what we will achieve to help safeguard our oceans for the next five years.
Completed: 2 November 2020
This risk-based biosecurity strategy aims to put in place an effective system that balances the need to reduce the risk of damaging species introductions without placing a heavy resource burden on AIG and importers or disrupting island operations.
Completed: 29 June 2020
Updates and news from AIGCFD staff about ongoing projects and other conservation efforts on Ascension Island.
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