Sustainability through transparency in global fishing activity
Washington, District of Columbia
Global Fishing Watch is an international non-profit organization committed to advancing the sustainability of our oceans through increased transparency. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, our mapping platform provides a powerful tool for ocean governance, empowering anyone to view or download data and investigate global fishing activity in near real-time, for free. Global Fishing Watch was founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth and Google. Our research, data and technology partners are central to achieving our mission to accelerate innovation and deliver actionable insights to increase transparency in commercial fishing and the sustainable management of our oceans.
Remote · Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States
The consultant will validate and analyze regulatory frameworks for vessel tracking across seven Latin American countries. They will also produce a visually engaging, decision-oriented digital publication summarizing these findings for government stakeholders.
Remote · Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States
The consultant will analyze Brazilian fishing legislation to identify spatially defined fishing and exclusion zones. They will create precise geographic polygons and validate these datasets with the Ministry of Fishing and Aquaculture and Global Fishing Watch.
Remote · Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States
The consultant will review and consolidate existing metrics to create a robust global impact indicator framework aligned with the organization's strategy and Theory of Change. They will also facilitate stakeholder consultations and develop a measurement plan to ensure effective tracking of organizational progress.
