**GLOBAL, remote
- closes February 26 at 11:59pm** **About the Company** Global Fishing Watch is an international, non-profit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data, and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all. Global Fishing Watch is working to enhance fisheries management by promoting transparency, building analytical capacity, and fostering regional collaboration. Through open data, satellite technology, and partnerships with governments and stakeholders, we aim to equip decision makers with the tools needed to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, support small-scale fishers, and improve marine conservation. Our program focuses on sharing insights, capacity development and the integration of advanced monitoring and evaluation techniques to drive evidence based policy and sustainable ocean governance. Within our global strategy, the biodiversity pillar and our regional work in the Mediterranean focus on supporting evidence-based decision making for marine conservation measures, including fisheries management measures, marine protected areas (MPAs),



and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). **Context** Global Fishing Watch is strengthening its regional strategy in the Mediterranean, with a particular focus on its core countries (Morocco, Albania and Montenegro) and on the role of transparency data in supporting marine biodiversity protection and the reduction of destructive fishing practices. To position our work and partnerships effectively, GFW requires a clear, synthesised understanding of:
current MPA-related legal and policy frameworks (EU and non-EU), regional and international agreements on marine conservation,the relationship between MPAs, destructive fishing, OECMs and GFCM Fisheries Restricted Areas (FRAs), and
- emerging challenges and future directions for marine protection in the Mediterranean. This consultancy will inform GFW's biodiversity strategy and regional engagement in the Mediterranean. **Objectives** The objective of this consultancy is to produce a clear, structured and action-oriented analysis of MPAs and area-based conservation and fisheries management tools in the Mediterranean, by providing: - A concise synthesis of the legal and policy framework governing MPAs and marine biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean i.e. covering EU and non-EU contexts and integrating key international and regional agreements and processes,



including but not limited to the Barcelona Convention and SPA/BD Protocol (SPA-RAC), the CBD and Global Biodiversity Framework, and relevant GFCM measures.
- A focused analysis of priority countries for GFW - Morocco, Albania and Montenegro - highlighting national frameworks, implementation challenges and opportunities for GFW.
- Assess current GFW biodiversity work in the Mediterranean. Identify opportunities for the team to align future efforts with existing processes and activities, and priority areas where we can make actionable outcomes for MPAs/OECMs/marine conservation in line with national, regional and international agreements and processes.
- Creating a list of all existing and/or planned (ideally) MPAs/OECMs for GFW priority countries along with georeferenced data and their sources.
- Including in the final report a specific section on the relationship between MPAs, OECMs and GFCM Fisheries Restricted Areas (FRAs) and destructive and over
- fishing in the Mediterranean context. **Guidance and timeline** The consultant will be expected to:
Hold initial meetings with the GFW EU-Mediterranean and related biodiversity teams to clarify expectations, scope and priorities.
- Refine the proposed outline and methodology for the report in consultation with GFW teams. The report should incorporate the following key components.
- **Brief legal and policy framework synthesis**
- Review key EU and non-EU legal and policy frameworks governing MPAs, OECMs and other conservation marine biodiversity measures in the Mediterranean, including EU legislation frameworks and directives, national MPA laws, and regional action plans. Map main international and regional agreements and processes relevant to MPAs and OECMs, including the Barcelona Convention / SPA-RAC, C

📌 Request for Proposal (Rfp) - Mediterranean Mpa Analysis (Roma)
🏢 Global Fishing Watch RFP
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