The impacts of telecommuting in Dublin

Telecommuting has been perceived as an effective means of reducing commuter related trips, travel time and emissions. Previously, the lack of access to broadband Internet connection and teleconferencing software from home has acted as a barrier to telecommuting regularly or at all. However, with advances in information and communication technology in recent years telecommuting is becoming a viable option for employers and employees to undertake. This paper examines the current trends of full day and part day telecommuting in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), and attempts to ascertain the most influential drivers and constraints related to telecommuting. The research presented estimates of the environmental benefits from individuals that telecommute. Finally, this paper seeks to determine the magnitude of carbon emissions savings from individuals adopting telecommuting and provides a social cost of carbon saving value. The survey results presented suggest that approximately 44% of the population of the GDA telecommute at least once a month. The findings also indicate that needing contact with colleagues is the most influential constraint to telecommuting, while greater flexibility and avoiding travelling in peak periods are the most important drivers in the propensity to telecommute. Finally, this study shows that there are substantial carbon reductions and social cost of carbon savings. Thus illustrating how telecommuting can be a viable and sustainable policy in the GDA or in other similar sized regions

Report of the 2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting in Surat Thani

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The 2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting was conducted by Department of Fisheries on 25-26 April 2018. The meeting aimed to provide participants the understanding of fisheries management, concept of the project, and role for implementing 2 selected Refugia sites in Thailand, i.e. Chang Strait in Trat Province and Samui Island in Surat Thani Province. The meeting was attended by 54 participants, including Fishermen, Local administrators, NGO, Fish Trader, Surat Thani Fisheries Provincial Office, Resource persons, meeting organizer and observers. The meeting results are summarized as follows: 1) reviewed list of activities in the past; 2) list of priority species and threats to their life cycles; 3) stakeholder analysis; 4) baseline information needs; 5) socio-economic survey plan; and 6) ways of communication.UNEP/GE

Local Consultation Workshops on Fisheries Refugia Boundary and Management Planning in Trat Site

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Local consultation workshops on fisheries Refugia boundary and management planning in Trat Site under the Fisheries Refugia project were co-organized by Trat Fisheries Provincial Office and Eastern Gulf Fisheries Research and Development Center (Rayong) and Department of Fisheries during 13 – 18 July 2020 with 385 participants. These workshops were on-site conducted in all of the 5 coastal districts of Trat Province, namely Muang District, Laem Ngop District, Khlong Yai District, Koh Chang District, and Koh Kut District, aimed at enhancing local involvement in fisheries Refugia boundary delineation and management planning in the site. Tentative fisheries Refugia boundaries and management plans were proposed for discussions, and conclusions were finally done upon mutual agreement in each district. The conclusions will be further prepared for consideration at the Provincial Fisheries Committee meeting for policy guidance prior to submission to the next authority committee.UNEP/GE

Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Proposal of Establishing A Tiger Prawn Refugia in KUALA BARAM, MIRI, SARAWAK

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The stakeholders’ engagement was held in a hybrid mode and chaired by Mr. Bohari Leng, the Director of the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department. DOF proposed the refugia site be gazetted as a Protected Area to conserve and sustainably manage the tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon). The site boundaries demarking was proposed by the researchers supported by their findings. The proposed refugia site has an area of 852km2. Thus, the consultation targeted the traditional fishermen from Zone A and Zone B as well commercial fishermen from Zone C7UNEP/GE

Report of the Way Forward Fisheries Refugia Project in South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The meeting aimed to update the progress work and consideration for the two years project extension.UNEP/GE

Report of Traditional Fishermen Consultation in East Coast of Johor, Lobster Refugia Project, Tanjung Leman, Johor

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Traditional Fishermen Consultation in East Coast of Johor, Lobster Refugia Project, Tanjung Leman, Johor was conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Malaysia, at Johor, on 20 August 2017. The meeting aimed to introduce on the Refugia Project to relevant stakeholders, including sharing of the information on the life cycle and spawning season, as well as the area where spawners are frequently found. Besides, the meeting Identified threats and problems faced by fishermen and discussed on agreement of the target group for refugia establishment for seeking full cooperation to achieve the project implementation. The meeting attended by 130 traditional Zone A fishermen from Mersing, Endau, Tanjung Sedili, Tanjung Leman, and Pengerang at the Kampung Sedili Kecil Community Hall, Sedili, Johor. Meeting results are available.UNEP/GE

Report of the Stakeholders Consultation for the Lobster Refugia Project, Tioman Island, Pahang

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The Stakeholders Consultation for the Lobster Refugia Project, Tioman Island, Pahang was conducted by Department of Fisheries, Malaysia, at Pahang, on 9 October 2018. The meeting aimed to give public awareness program about the Fisheries Refugia Program and to gather feedback from the stakeholders. The meeting attended by 50 participants, including the fisheries industry and private and public sectors. Meeting results are available.UNEP/GE

Report of Establishment of Fisheries Refugia Information Centers in Malaysia

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Establishment of Fisheries Refugia Information Centers in Malaysia was conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Malaysia, on 15 May 2019. The report aims to inform the establishment of Fisheries Refugia information centers.UNEP/GE

Local Consultation Workshops on Fisheries Refugia Boundary and Management Planning in Surat Thani Site

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”Local consultation workshops on fisheries refugia boundary and management planning in Surat Thai Site under the project entitled “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand” were co-organized by Chumphon Fisheries Research and Development Center and Surat Thani Fisheries Provincial Office during 9 – March 2021 with 409 participants. These workshops were on-site conducted in all of the 7 coastal districts of Surat Thani mainland, namely, Chaiya, Tha Chang, Tha Chana, Don Sak, Kanchanadit, Muang, and Phunphin, aimed at enhancing local involvement in fisheries refugia boundary delineation and management planning in Surat Thani Site The conclusions were to be prepared for further consideration on policy guidance by Provincial Fisheries Committee.UNEP/GE

THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THAILAND’S NATIONAL FISHERIES REFUGIA COMMITTEE

This report is under the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand”The 8th Meeting of National Fisheries Refugia Committee was organized via Zoom platform on 19 April 2021. The NFRC8 results are as follows: 1) Boundary area of fisheries refugia in Surat Thani Site, based on the stakeholder workshop in March 2021, 2) Revision of the Notifications on Fisheries Refugia Management Committee 3) Schedule for drafting of the management plan for short mackerel in Trat Fisheries Refugia.UNEP/GE