Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries

All entries will be submitted through the Solution Search website. Entries will then go through a three-tiered judging process and finalists will be announced for the public to vote for the winner. First, a panel from within Rare’s staff will narrow the total pool of entries to 30. Next, a select group of expert judges will select 10 finalists. Then the public selects the winner and two runner-ups. All applicants will be ranked throughout the process on the following criteria:

• Innovation: How well does the solution demonstrate an innovative approach that fosters sustainable fisheries and promotes healthy coastal ecosystems.
• Biodiversity impact: What impact on biodiversity has been achieved or do you anticipate
• Impact on human well-being and livelihoods: Does this solution demonstrate a positive impact on community livelihoods and well being? How many people are affected and in what way? (Global impacts might also be considered)
• Replicability: How readily and broadly can the solution be replicated in other places with similar characteristics?
• Sustainability and resilience: Does the solution have long-term sustainability? Does it have the ability to adapt to changing demographics, socioeconomic and climate realities?
• Governance: Is the solution being managed by a community that demonstrates good governance, leadership and social cohesion? Is the community involved in management and enforcement of the local fishery?