PDF Report of Asean-seafdec Strategic Partnership (Fcg/Assp)

The twenty-fourth meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) or 24FCG/ASSP was organized through the virtual platform from 24 to 25 November 2021, and was co-chaired by the representative of Cambodia as Chair of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on of Fisheries (ASWGFi) and the Secretary General of SEAFDEC to discuss the programs implemented in 2021 and to approve the programs proposed for 2022 under the FCG/ASSP mechanism, which were scrutinized by the Forty-Fourth SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting (44PCM). The twenty-fourth meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) or 24FCG/ASSP was organized through a virtual platform from 24 to 25 November 2021 to discuss the programs implemented in 2021 and confirm the programs . proposed for 2022 under the FCG/ASSP mechanism, scrutinized by the Forty-Fourth SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting (44PCM).

OPENING OF THE MEETING

REPORT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH MEETING OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP (FCG/ASSP). 24 The FCG/ASSP observed the implementation and provided guidance on policy documents under the FCG/ASSP mechanism and other issues relevant to the fisheries sector of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member States.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

The 24FCG/ASSP was attended by representatives from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member States, representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat as well as the SEAFDEC Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General and senior officials from the SEAFDEC Secretariat and Departments.

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE MEETINGS OF SEAFDEC COUNCIL AND ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO FISHERIES

Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the Fifty-third Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council and the Twenty-third Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

Although some activities, such as those on fisheries subsidies, could not lead to a common position, such events would still be useful for Member States to share and learn from the experiences of other countries. On the ASEAN General Fisheries Policy (AGFP), and while welcoming the initiatives to analyze existing regional policies and identify gaps in policy implementation, the representative from Indonesia reiterated that the results of the AGFP Feasibility Study Recommendation do not develop a new AGFP document , but encourage the AMSs to implement existing ASEAN policies in the fisheries sector.

ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2021 ̶ 2022

Summary Report on the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) Collaborative Programs for the Year 2021 ̶ 2022

The representative of Japan expressed support for the proposed activities in 2022 for submission to higher authorities of the ASEAN. The representative of Thailand expressed appreciation for the achievements of the projects implemented in 2021 and endorsed the proposed activities for 2022.

PROGRESS OF SEAFDEC-RELATED ACTIVITIES/PROPOSALS UNDER THE ASEAN RELATED BODIES

ASEAN Ad-hoc Steering Committee on Climate Change and Food Security
ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum
Strategic Plan of Action on ASEAN Cooperation on Fisheries 2021 ̶ 2025
ASEAN Roadmap on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)

The 24FCG/ASSP noted the progress in implementing the Strategic Action Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Fisheries (SPA-Fisheries Annex 11) as presented by the representative of the ASEAN Secretariat. While acknowledging the progress of the ASA's activities, the representative of Indonesia informed the 24FCG/ASSP of his readiness to host the 12th Meeting of the ASEAN Shrimp Alliance in 2022.

POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES 6.1 Combating IUU Fishing

Promotion on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture in ASEAN Region

24FCG/ASSP was briefed on the progress of the implementation of the Regional Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Neritic Tunas in the ASEAN Region (Annex 17), as reported by the representative from SEAFDEC/MFRDMD. The 24FCG/ASSP took note of the progress of the Regional Action Plan (RAP) for the Management of Transboundary Species: Indo-Pacific Mackerel in the Gulf of Thailand Subregion (Annex 18), as presented by the representative of the SEAFDEC Secretariat.

In response, the representative from the SEAFDEC Secretariat informed 24FCG/ASSP that SEAFDEC would follow up on the adopted text of the Fisheries Subsidy Agreement to identify the appropriate capacity building activities for the AMSs. The representative from Vietnam expressed his gratitude to SEAFDEC for organizing the MMPA webinar, as this has facilitated the understanding of the AMSs about the requirements of the U.S.

Others/Emerging Issues

OTHER MATTERS

Roadmap on the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2030

International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022

ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE MEETING

The Co-Chair for ASEAN expressed his gratitude to the participants for their contribution during the two-day discussion. Afterwards, the Co-Chair for SEAFDEC expressed her appreciation to the ASEAN Co-Chair for effectively chairing this 24FCG/ASSP.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Director of the Bureau of Public Relations and Foreign Cooperation, General Secretariat and SEAFDEC National Coordinator.

Ramiscal

WELCOME REMARKS

As SEAFDEC Co-Chair, I am pleased to welcome you to this twenty-fourth meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership Fisheries Consultative Group. Therefore, I look forward to a fruitful discussion that would lead to the sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the ASEAN region.

OPENING REMARKS

Adoption of the Agenda

Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at SEAFDEC Meetings and ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries

ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) and Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) Collaborative Programs for the Year 2021 ̶ 2022

Policy Considerations on International Fisheries-related Issues 6.1 Combating IUU Fishing

Other Matters

Adoption of Recommendations and the Report of the Meeting Agenda 9: Closing of the Meeting

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE 53 rd MEETING OF SEAFDEC COUNCIL

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 9 SEAFDEC to conduct more country-based
NOTE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE SEAFDEC PROGRAM COMMITTEE ON THE RESULTS OF THE FORTY-THIRD MEETING 17 Thailand: SEAFDEC to explore the possibility
NOTE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP (FCG) OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP) ON THE RESULTS OF THE TWENTY-THIRD MEETING
POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES

Implementation of Regional Management Initiatives for Combating IUU Fishing Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR)
The Second Stock and Risk Assessments of Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) and Longtail Tuna (Thunnus tonggol) Resources in the Southeast Asian Waters using ASPIC
Regional Technical Consultation on Aquatic Animal Health Emergencies in Southeast Asia 44 Indonesia: SEAFDEC to provide clarification
Fisheries Subsidies

COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-MEMBER GOVERNMENTS No specific action was requested

Roadmap for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2030
Preparation of Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEASOFIA) 2022 No specific action was requested
Study on Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Fisheries Sector of the ASEAN–SEAFDEC Member Countries
The 19 th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 74 SEAFDEC to continue facilitating the platform

FUTURE DIRECTION OF SEAFDEC No specific action was requested
FINANCIAL MATTERS

Date and Venue of the 54 th Meeting of the Council 97 SEAFDEC Secretariat to coordinate with

60-67 SEAFDEC to proceed with the implementation of the Regional Workshop on the Roadmap for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of RES&POA-2030. SEAFDEC to develop and disseminate key indicators and scale for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of RES&POA-2030.

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE 23 RD MEETING OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE MEETINGS OF SEAFDEC COUNCIL AND ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO FISHERIES
ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP) AND FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP (FCG) COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2020-2021

Summary report on the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) Collaborative Programs for the Year 2020-2021

PROGRESS OF SEAFDEC-RELATED ACTIVITIES/PROPOSALS UNDER TO THE ASEAN RELATED BODIES 5.1 ASEAN-Ad-hoc Steering

Progress of the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) SEAFDEC Secretariat to submit the
Strategic Plan of Action on ASEAN Cooperation on
ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) SEAFDEC to discuss the need to source

POLICY CONSIDERATION ON INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES-RELATED ISSUES 6.1 Combating IUU Fishing

Fish Trade-related Issues .1 CITES-related Issues
Other/Emerging Issues .1 Study on Impacts from

The MFRDMD has sent the proposal titled "Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Fisheries Capacity Management" to the JAIF Management Team (JMT). SEAFDEC to encourage the AMSs to consider the RES&POA-2030 as guidance in the implementation of the actions for the sustainable development of fisheries in the coming decade.

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVE GIVEN AT ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO

Outcomes of the 23 rd Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASSP

SPECIAL MEETING OF SENIOR OFFICIALS 42ND MEETING OF ASEAN MINISTERS OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY. A Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Agriculture and Food Consumption, Production and Trade in ASEAN Member States (Appendix 4 ANNEX 5).

SUMMARY REPORT OF THE COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS UNDER THE

INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Securing the sustainability of fisheries to contribute to food security, poverty alleviation and livelihood of people in the region

SEAFDEC is considering implementing activities that facilitate the exchange of knowledge between member states on MMPA requirements. SEAFDEC is considering selecting the appropriate GIS software that member states can easily use.

Supporting the sustainable growth of aquaculture to complement fisheries and contribute to food security, poverty alleviation and livelihood of people in the region

SEAFDEC is considering conducting field activities and data collection on anguillid eels in other member states once the COVID-19 situation has already improved.

Ensuring the food safety and quality of fish and fishery products for the Southeast Asian region

Enhancing trade and compliance of the region’s fish and fishery products with market requirements

Addressing cross-cutting issues, such as labor, gender and climate change, where related to international fisheries

Empowering SEAFDEC to strengthen its roles in the region and to improve its services to Member Countries

REQUIRED CONSIDERATION BY THE 24FCG/ASSP

Department 2021 2022 Strategy I: Ensuring the sustainability of fisheries to contribute to food security, poverty alleviation and livelihoods for people in the region. Management of sharks and rays in the Southeast Asian region MFRDMD Y Y 5 Sustainable exploitation of anguillid eels in Southeast Asia.

Supporting the sustainable growth of aquaculture to complement fisheries and contribute to food security, poverty alleviation and livelihood of people in the region

12 Development of a stock assessment method to strengthen resource management measures for tropical anguillid eels in AMS.

Addressing cross-cutting issues, such as labor, gender and climate change, where related to international fisheries

Empowering SEAFDEC to strengthen its roles in the region and to improve its services to Member Countries

ASEAN AD-HOC STEERING COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD SECURITY

The 10th meeting of the Ad-hoc Steering Committee on Climate Change: Agriculture and Forestry for Food Security was held virtually on 29 July 2021. 24FCG/ASSP meeting presenting key outcomes of the 10th AHSCCC-FS meeting.

ASEAN FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE FORUM (AFCF)

WARNING Indonesia could support activities aimed at facilitating the exchange of information on the management and conservation of marine mammals. REQUESTS ASWGFi to seek SEAFDEC's support in organizing regional activities to facilitate the exchange of information, recommendations on marine mammal conservation and management measures, and discussion of the US MMPA.

PROGRESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION ON

Activities/Sub-activities ASEAN Bodies/. template when discussing bilateral agreements with another AMS for trade in fishery products 2.2.3.1 Promote the implementation of the template. on the agreement on the equivalence of systems of inspection and certification of fishery products. 2021–2025 Number of private sectors involved in promoting ASEAN fisheries standards, guidelines and best practices.

PROGRESS OF THE ASEAN ROADMAP ON COMBATING ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND

Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Information Sharing
Expand Capacity Building and Awareness Activities
Implement Traceability and Catch Documentation Scheme
Implement Port State Measures
Strengthen Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Systems
Implement National and Regional Fisheries Management Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
Enhance Key Trade-related Measures to Combat IUU Fishing

Exchange and sharing of MCS information related to IUU fishing and best practices in combating IUU fishing. 2021-2025 Conducted FCG/ASSP Workshop on Sharing Information on Port Specific Fisheries Laws and Regulations.

ASEAN NETWORK FOR COMBATING ILLEGAL,

PROGRESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASEAN SHRIMP ALLIANCE (ASA)

CURRENT STATUS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
REQUIRED CONSIDERATION BY THE 24FCG/ASSP The 24FCG/ASSP Meeting to take note

Develop roadmap to promote ASEAN Shrimp GAP at relevant events such as international seafood exhibition, dialogue with major international seafood importers, etc. for financial support.

PROGRESS OF THE REGIONAL MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES FOR

STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES FOR COMBATING IUU FISHING

Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR Database)
Regional Cooperation to Support the Implementation of Port State Measures
Development and Promotion of an Electronic ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (eACDS)

REQUIRED CONSIDERATION BY THE 24FCG/ASSP

To continue capacity building on PSM implementation in the region, “The Regional Training on Implementation of Port State Measures for Inspectors in Southeast Asia” is being organized in collaboration with partners such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (FAO). NOAA), and the Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand, were organized through an online platform from October 26 to 29, 2021. Following this workshop, the pilot using the eACDS application version will be conducted by DOF personnel with close guidance from the SEAFDEC eACDS work team.

PROGRESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE

STATUS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
P ROJECT D ETAILS Proposal Identification Code

Activity 2: Improvement of existing fisheries statistics and information or relevant system in AMS and mechanisms to facilitate exchange, exchange and collection of statistics and information. Please note the latest version of the proposal entitled: 'Implementation and Evaluation of the ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Fishing Capacity Management' prepared by SEAFDEC/MFRDMD.

ASEAN Cooperation Project Proposal

P ROJECT R ESULTS

Develop questionnaires on implementation of RPOA capacity, fishing capacity profiles, fishing effort and stock status in the AMS. Questionnaire and survey on the current status of existing fisheries statistics and information or relevant system in AMS.

P ROJECT M ANAGEMENT A RRANGEMENTS – 600 words max (a) Management Arrangements

The proponent/IA shall submit the Project Completion Report (PCR) and Project Financial Report accompanied by the Executive Summary and supporting documents within 60 days of the end of the project implementation. Notes: For expenses for which invoices can be obtained (for example, purchasing supplies from businesses), invoices and/or receipts must be submitted as evidence of the expenses.

P ROJECT S USTAINABILITY – 300 words max

This project will be overseen by a committee consisting of officers from DOFM, SEAFDEC/MFRDMD and technical point of contact from each AMS. AMSs must consider the planning and implementation of all activities in their national program in the future based on recommendations from this project.

The improvement of existing fisheries statistics and information or the relevant system in the AMSs and mechanisms will help facilitate the sharing, exchange and compilation of statistics and information.

P OTENTIAL R ISKS

Indicative Work Plan

Notation on Additional Supporting Documents

PROGRESS OF THE REGIONAL PLAN OF ACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF

PROGRESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RPOA-NERITIC TUNAS IN 2021 ̶ 2022

This result will also be finalized and reported during the 7th meeting of the SWG on the assessment of neritic tuna stocks in Southeast Asian waters in the third quarter of 2022. To note that the MFRDMD will share the results of a practical workshop on the stock status of seerfish ( Scomberomorus guttatus and Scomberomorus commerson) in Malaysian waters by ASPIC in collaboration with DOF Malaysia during the 7th meeting of the SWG on Neritic Tuna Stock Assessment in Southeast Asian waters in the third quarter of 2022.

REGIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT OF TRANSBOUNDARY SPECIES

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RAP OPPORTUNITY AND WAYS FORWARD

To note the endorsement of the Regional Action Plan (RAP) for Management of Transboundary Species: Indo-Pacific Mackerel in the Gulf of Thailand Sub-region at the ASEAN Mechanism. To further promote the use of this RAP for the management of fish species in the countries, or sub-regional level.

CITES-RELATED ISSUES

INTRODUCTION
UPDATED INFORMATION ON CEA SPECIES AND MEETING RELATED TO CITES During the 31 st Meeting of the Animals Committee (AC31) in June 2021, AC31 discussed the progress after
SEAFDEC ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES BEFORE CoP19
Highlights of the discussion on agenda item on Sharks and Rays at AC31
Highlights of the discussion on agenda item on Eels at AC31
Highlights of the discussion
Follow-up actions
Introduction

The results on the implementation of such decisions were reported to the 31st meeting of the Animal Committee (AC31), held from May 31 - June 24, 2021. These documents illustrated the progress and implementation of the decisions addressed to the Secretariat, the Parties, the animals Committee and the Standing Committee.

FISHERIES SUBSIDIES

UPDATE REGIONAL INITIATIVES IN RESPONSES TO WTO ON FISHERIES SUBSIDIES

In Article 3.1, the phrase "or fishing-related activities in support of such fishing" should be added after the end of the original sentence [KH]. New Article 3.3 (d) should be added so that the issue of "forced labour" is considered [KH].

U.S. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT

REGIONAL RESPONSES TO THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT (MMPA) In response to the request, SEAFDEC with the support of the Japanese Trust Fund organized the Webinar on

At the presentation, participants were briefed on the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to ban fish imports from nations with bycatch of marine mammals, which will be effective on January 1, 2023. Issuing the relevant Technical Guidance of FAO to prevent and reduce bycatch of marine mammals in capture fisheries.

STUDY ON IMPACTS OF COVID–19 PANDEMIC ON FISHERIES SECTOR

PROGRESS

To take note of the progress of the study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fisheries sector of ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries.

ROADMAP FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION AND PLAN OF ACTION

BACKGROUND
PROPOSED ROADMAP FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION AND PLAN OF ACTION ON

Take note of the preparation of the roadmap for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the RES&POA-2030. Providing policy guidelines to SEAFDEC and the Member States on monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the RES&POA-2030.

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ARTISANAL FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE 2022

UPDATED INFORMATION

Women and Men in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture: Barriers, Constraints and Opportunities for Equality and Secure Livelihoods (in collaboration with AIT). Publication: "International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022: Celebrating the Diversity of Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture in Asia".

CLOSING REMARKS