About JPEC
JPEC is an independent and objective expert consultancy that specialises in working at the environment-industry interface.
The JPEC philosophy is: Quality, Integrity, Delivery.
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Expertise includes:
• Environmental effects of fishing and forestry
• Environmental science (marine, freshwater, terrestrial, riparian)
• Integration of science and policy
• International engagement (including multilateral government agreements)
• Technical writing
• Policy development
• Strategic planning
• Environmental education
• Communications
Work includes:
Marine Stewardship Council
Johanna has been involved in the MSC certification processes for New Zealand Hoki as Expert Advisor Principle 2 (surveillance auditing and
reassessment of the fishery) and Southern Blue Whiting (as peer reviewer).
Dragonfly Science
JPEC is working with Dragonfly on projects relating to marine protected species bycatch, e.g. seabird bycatch estimation and reducing seabird captures in the scampi trawl fishery. Work also includes project and workflow management and capturing opportunities for new national and international projects.
Department of Conservation
JPEC prepares and circulates a newsletter for the commercial trawl and longline fishing sectors, on marine protected species issues. The Ocean Guardian is available here.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
JPEC is producing synthesised reviews of fishing gear impacts for Monterey Bay’s Seafood Watch programme. These reviews will contribute to fisheries assessments made under the Programme.