WWF, March – July 2024
This project is matching innovative bycatch mitigation measures against risks in fisheries that supply UK seafood consumption. It will involve compilation of mitigation measures against ETP bycatch risks and undertake a series of deep-dive case studies to understand the innovations available, the costs, barriers to uptake and potential ways forward.
A Future Without Rubbish (AFWR), 2023-24
Working with ‘A Future Without Rubbish’ Charlotte supported a project for The Crown Estate assessing data sources of coastal plastics to inform strategic action. This involved editing the final report and drawing out key lessons for the client presentation.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), 2022-2023
Charlotte undertook peer reviews of the following MSC assessments:
Key Traceability (for GSA), Jan-Mar 2023
Reviewing and editing the final report and advising on structure and themes as the output of this project which has involved a range of workshops across different regions.
https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Worker-Voice-on-Fishing-Vessels-Report.pdf
Key Traceability, 2022-23
Reviewing fishery progress against MSC standard, progress of action plan and development of
recommendations, for the following fisheries:
Waitt Institute with Key Traceability Ltd, Dec 2021 to Jan 2022
Charlotte designed and compiled import-country profiles for this project with the overall objective of identifying market opportunities for Maldives tuna and other seafood resources.
Fisheryprogress.org, Oct-Dec 2021
Responsible for undertaking the review of three tuna stocks against the MSC Standard and review of progress against the FIP timeline.
MSC Peer Review college, May & Sept 2021
Charlotte undertook peer reviews of the Bass Strait Scallop fishery (Australia) and the Faroe Queen Scallop fishery (Faroe Islands).
Fisheryprogress.org, Jan-Apr 2021
Responsible for undertaking the review of tuna stocks against the MSC Standard and review of progress against the FIP timeline, which involved six tuna stocks across two Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).
Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC), May – Dec 2020
The project involves interviews, questionnaires and product sampling to assess adherence and effectiveness of the SSC Code of Conduct for responsible sourcing and labelling of seafood. Strategic support to the project through review of the questionnaire, analysis and final report. Working with Key Traceability.
Marine Stewardship Council, Dec 2019 – Oct 2020
Developed and analysed a database of responses from MSC Certificate Holders on their approaches to avoiding child and forced labour. The analysis assesses tools that are used to mitigate risks, highlights best-practice and assesses how the approaches vary per country, species or scale. The report also provides recommendations on next steps and future reporting.
European Federation of Transport Workers, March 2018 – Dec 2019
Working with Key Traceability to assess the impacts and implications of the CFP on workers within the fisheries and seafood sectors. The project set up a series of workshops with workers’ groups to determine how the CFP can be reformed to support social sustainability into the future.
Defra, Cefas and Zoological Society of London (ZSL), January – June 2019
Developed a communication strategy for a stakeholder workshop to increase uptake of the event, summary and next steps. Authored in collaboration with Defra, Cefas, ZSL and Mindfully Wired a workshop report outlining the issues of cetacean bycatch within the UK and key recommendations for Defra and Cefas to take forward. https://www.cefas.co.uk/media/201924/hauling_up_solutions-workshop-report-final_web.pdf
The Economist Intelligence Unit, September 2018 – March 2019
Brought together the thematic chapters of the white paper into the concluding chapter drawing out the cross-cutting strategies to transition to a blue economy within the Indian Ocean region; covering key lessons on governance, finance and innovation. Collaborated with Mindfully Wired who undertook the interviews with quotes and reflections woven into the summary.
https://www.woi.economist.com/content/uploads/2019/02/Charting-the-course-for-ocean-sustainability-in-the-Indian-Ocean-Rim_Full-report.pdf
Fair Trade USA, June – Nov 2018
Analysis of socioeconomic and environmental impacts of registered fishing communities over the course of the Fair Trade Seafood Program and Capture Fisheries Standard. The impact assessment reviewed fishery surveys, audits and conducting interviews with representatives throughout the supply chain. Working together with Melanie Siggs and Iain Pollard.
European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) & European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT), March 2018 – Dec 2019
Involved in a team assessing the current impacts and implications of the CFP on workers within the fisheries and seafood sectors. A series of seminars bringing together worker groups from across Europe representing the fishery and seafood sector are assessing how the CFP can be reformed to achieve a socially sustainable future.
Fair Trade USA, Sept – Nov 2017
Market scoping project to determine the extent of a market in Europe for Fair Trade (USA) certified seafood. This involved extensive analysis of trade flows and stakeholder consultations (mainly with seafood buyers and retailers) working with Melanie Siggs and Iain Pollard.
Environmental Defense Fund, September 2017 – March 2018
Charlotte was asked to evaluate the progress of the proposal, undertake a stakeholder analysis and identify opportunities for EDF to assist in advising on developing the multi-annual plan and its implementation.
Sustainable Leadership Ltd, April – June 2017
Charlotte supported Sustainable Leadership Ltd to develop a summary report communicating the key messages from a feasibility project to set up a Blue Research Hub in Brixham UK.
World Bank, September 2016 – ongoing
Working with Steve Cunningham (IDDRA) to promote an approach to improve the fisheries sector contribution to economic growth by considering activities and services along the entire value chain and where there may be comparative advantage to trade in fisheries services.
World Bank, September 2016 – May 2017
Worked with Steve Cunningham (IDDRA) to promote an approach to improve the fisheries sector contribution to economic growth by considering activities and services along the entire value chain and where there may be comparative advantage to trade in fisheries services.
Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) , Aug 2015 – May 2016
An institutional analysis is being undertaken for four case studies of king scallop management, elaborating on the benefits of secure tenure and transferable lessons for management within the English Channel.
MacAlister Elliot (MEC), May 2015 – Dec 2016
Charlotte is the Principle 2 expert on the assessment team. The fishery is going through reassessment against the MSC principles of sustainable fisheries management.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) , Jan-May 2015
This study involves an economic assessment of the fishery leading to a qualitative analysis of costs and benefits of different management options.
Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) , June – October 2014
SIFT are working to improve sustainability of scallop fishing in the UK. This study supported this work by providing a supply chain and regulatory analysis of UK-caught scallops.
Private client, May – June 2014
The objective of this work was to map the seafood companies that are pro-actively adhering to social standards as well as established environmental standards e.g. MSC.
MRAG Ltd, Sept 2013 – March 2014
In consultation with the EU commission, Charlotte was responsible for identifying indicators and a monitoring framework for marine elements of the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
North Devon FLAG, Nov 2012 – Feb 2013
North Devon has a regional fleet but limited value-added captured within the immediate area. The study assessed the main leakages in value-added, and opportunities to retain more value within Northern Devon. A value-chain analysis was undertaken and interviews with stakeholders throughout the chain.
McAlister Elliot, Feb – July 2012
Charlotte led Principle 2 of the MSC assessment of the Exmouth Mussel Fishery in Devon, UK. This involved site visits stakeholder consultations and rating the fishery against the MSC principles and criteria.
The Prince's Charities' International Sustainability Unit , September 2001 - February 2012
Charlotte led the collection of 50 interviews with representatives from the fishing sector makingchanges for sustainability. The objective was to find out first hand the economic, environmental and social benefits of making the transition and illustrate the opportunities open to other fisheries worldwide.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) , August - November 2011
Charlotte undertook a series of interviews to tell the story of small-scale developing country fisheries that have engaged with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme and used it as a spring board to develop partnerships, improve management and explore new markets and opportunities.
Mac-Allister Elliot, August 2011
Charlotte provided ecological expertise to undertake the first annual review of the small-scale Cornish Sardine Fishery as part of the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) surveillance audits.
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, June 2011
Charlotte worked with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) to develop a series of decision trees for companies to select the most appropriate fisheries standards or certification to suit their purposes.
Private Client, June 2010 – ongoing
This project assesses risks of shipping illegal and unsustainable fish. The first phase is to assess the supply structure and highlight areas of high risk using a selection of fisheries assessment methodologies as benchmarks. The second phase will lead to the development of a responsible fish sourcing policy.
DEFRA, March – June 2010
Charlotte led this project to assess current linkages between the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) external dimension and good global fisheries governance. The aim was to identify ways the CFP reform can improve good fisheries governance and help inform the UK’s position on the reform due in 2012. Link to report
Oct 2009 – ongoing
Editing, improving structure and designing graphics for reports in English & French, FAO HIV/AIDS & Fisheries West Africa Programme. The documents have included:
DFID, July 2009 – March 2010
Charlotte provided a coordination role to explore new approaches to certification. This role included organising a workshop on Fisheries Performance Indicators and assessing how social indicators could be integrated within a wealth based fisheries management (WBFM) approach.
Commonwealth Institute, Jan – March 2009
While working at MRAG, Charlotte Tindall contributed a chapter to a book to be published by the Commonwealth Institute on Sustainable Fisheries Management. This covered supply chain issues for developing countries, new demands from the market for environmental sustainability and legality and capacity of developing countries to reach these standards.