{"id":21184,"date":"2020-04-29T13:35:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T12:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/?p=21184"},"modified":"2020-04-30T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T16:03:08","slug":"towards-resilience-responding-to-economic-shocks-caused-by-the-covid-19-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/en\/towards-resilience-responding-to-economic-shocks-caused-by-the-covid-19-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Towards resilience: responding to economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of the global COVID-19 crisis are far-reaching, and already being seen by fishing people all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most remote villages are often connected to distant international seafood markets, selling fish to collectors that travel hundreds of kilometres to buy seafood products for high value export. China and other Asian countries hit first by the coronavirus are amongst the top importers of seafood in the world, and coastal communities supplying these markets were seeing ripple effects of the crisis even before the virus spread to Europe and then Africa. Seafood processors have faced logistical disruptions, as well as a crash in market demand, and many have stopped buying and exporting seafood altogether. In some villages this means that the main source of cash income has been cut off. Tourism is often a key market for demand for good quality seafood, as well as being a common source of employment of coastal communities. Since global travel ground to a halt in March, many people who depend on these markets have also lost their income.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21216\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21216\" class=\"wp-image-21216 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-635x357.jpg 635w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-745x419.jpg 745w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/COVID-19-impact-on-fisheries-in-Madagascar_Page_3-300x169.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1440;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Headline impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on fisheries in Madagascar compiled from observations of Blue Ventures field staff.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with vagaries of volatile markets, changing seasons and weather, fishing people are already resourceful and adaptable. In many communities the interruption of export markets and cold chains has led to a resurgence of salting and drying fish for local sale or storage. But the global nature of this crisis is unique, and its duration will be a critical determinant of whether these \u2018normal\u2019 coping strategies will be enough to see communities through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is expected to be severe and long lasting. The crisis will, in many places, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/publications\/card\/en\/c\/CA8824EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deepen poverty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Poverty has immediate impacts \u2013 people will be less able to protect themselves and others from the virus or other health issues; as well as long term impacts \u2013 it will be much harder for individuals, families and communities to rebound once the acute crisis has passed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will also see increased <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/3\/ca8800en\/ca8800en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hunger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fishers often don\u2019t produce their own staple crops, so losing cash income will make them less able to buy essential items like rice. Disruptions to farming and food supply chains that cause price hikes and shortages for staple products will compound this situation, and could lead to widespread food shortages. This could have disproportionate effects on children, that will have repercussions on their development long after the current crisis is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we plan for different scenarios in this dynamic situation, we are conscious of our core strengths as well as our capacity constraints. Blue Ventures is not a humanitarian or crisis relief organisation. In some sites we have a long-established field presence, and in others we are not permanently present on the ground, and instead provide remote support to local partners. In some countries, lockdown measures are making it impossible to connect with, reach or support communities at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21220\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21220\" class=\"wp-image-21220 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2-476x357.jpg 476w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2-87x65.jpg 87w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/Solontena-southwest-mada2-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/720;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Womens&#8217; savings group leaders have been trained on how to keep the groups functioning during the crisis whilst respecting health guidelines | Photo: Solontena Raivosoa<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across our various geographies however, we have identified <strong>four<\/strong> <strong>priorities<\/strong> for supporting coastal communities to deal with the economic shocks related to the global Covid-19 crisis during this precarious time and beyond (our work <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/en\/going-beyond-conservation-responding-to-community-health-needs-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supporting communities to respond to the health crisis is outlined here<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding the changing situation, and identifying who is most vulnerable to specific shocks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are gathering data on changes to seafood supply chains and markets, as well as how people are adapting to the crisis. We are synthesising this information to guide our planning, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.blueventures.org\/covid-19-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharing it with partners and networks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build understanding of the crisis and its impacts on vulnerable coastal communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintaining services to fishing communities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now more than ever, we are reminded of the value of the alternative livelihoods that Blue Ventures supports, to help reduce communities\u2019 reliance on capture fisheries. In Madagascar\u2019s Velondriake <a href=\"https:\/\/blueventures.org\/conservation\/community-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Locally Managed Marine Area (LMMA)<\/a>, our longest established field site, these now reach almost one third of households across a population of over 8,000 people, with women making up more than half of beneficiaries. We have been able to work with commercial partners to ensure that sales can continue during the crisis, providing critical income to families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These livelihood activities are complemented by savings and loan groups \u2013 low-tech solutions that enable people to save money and access credit where there are no banks. These initiatives are also proving their value in providing a lifeline through hard times. We are working to expand coverage of support for savings groups throughout our work in western Madagascar with partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This crisis will increase pressure on marine ecosystems and fisheries, and we are already seeing increases in illegal fishing and mangrove cutting. Where possible, we are maintaining support to community-based monitoring control and surveillance, coordinating with partners and authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21207\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21207\" class=\"wp-image-21207 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"598\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2-573x357.jpg 573w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2-745x464.jpg 745w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/mangrove-patrollers-2-300x187.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/598;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In Ambanja, our team supported the local community mangrove patrollers in a mission with the Chief of the Forest Service in the area | Photo: Bienvenue Zafindrasilivonona<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Creative problem solving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are supporting communities as they explore new ways of making money while seafood markets are disrupted. Options being developed include: women\u2019s associations producing cloth face masks to sell locally; finding new local markets for fish; and short cycle market gardening (also contributing to nutrition).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ensuring fishing communities are on the map<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/documents\/card\/en\/c\/ca8561en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key in this crisis, but fishers are often not formally registered, and small-scale fishers are typically low on the agenda of policy makers in distant capital cities. Now more than ever vulnerable fishing communities need recognition of their rights in the face of external threats. We are sharing information and data on fishing communities, including helping authorities identify the most vulnerable people and their needs within relief efforts. Alongside this, we are building strong and nimble partnerships with a range of humanitarian and livelihood support organisations that are well placed to deliver emergency relief where most needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21224\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21224\" class=\"wp-image-21224 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-725x483.jpg 725w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-98x65.jpg 98w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/blog.blueventures.org\/media\/2020\/04\/GHC150216074744-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1707;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fisherman puts octopus and salted fish out to dry to preserve it | Photo: Garth Cripps<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As daunting as this crisis is, we are reassured that our core approach, ways of working and values are already focused on building resilience. We have never had a one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by coastal communities, and an out-of-the-box solution isn\u2019t what is required now. We need to adapt quickly, but we do not need to reinvent the wheel. Our normal way of working &#8211; to \u2018listen, plan, do, review, adapt, share\u2019 &#8211; means we are hard wired to respond to changing local conditions and needs alongside partners, indeed our mission has never been more critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blueventures.org\/covid-19-appeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support our COVID-19 response<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.blueventures.org\/covid-19-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore our COVID-19 resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for organisations working in community conservation and small-scale fisheries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blueventures.org\/covid-underscores-the-urgency-of-holistic-community-based-approaches-to-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read a commentary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from our executive director, Dr Alasdair Harris, about the urgency of holistic and community led approaches to conservation<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With our partners, we are mobilising around the world to help support locally led conservation efforts against the current crisis, safeguarding food security and livelihoods for coastal communities in this turbulent time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":21202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[463,467,468,535,673],"tags":[764,576,510],"class_list":["post-21184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-international","category-fisheries","category-thought","category-working-holistically","tag-covid-19","tag-resilience","tag-small-scale-fisheries"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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