The Report on the Fifteenth Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG/ASSP) was prepared by the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). COOPERATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE MECHANISM OF ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP).
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP) MECHANISM
Summary Report on the Collaborative Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Mechanism for the Year 2012-
The SEAFDEC Senior Advisor also expressed concern that the ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community are made up of different working groups. Consideration should therefore be given to how SEAFDEC issues can be conveyed to these working groups under the ASEAN mechanism.
PROGRESS OF THE PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED UNDER ASSP
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework
- Climate Change and Its Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food Security
Chemical and pharmaceutical residues in fish and fishery products in Southeast Asia "Biotoxin monitoring in ASEAN" to "Chemical and pharmaceutical residues in fish and fishery products in Southeast Asia. Activities related to climate change and adaptation in Southeast Asia with special focus on the Andaman Sea to "Fisheries, habitat management, climate change and social well-being in Southeast Asia".
ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum
Promotion of Fishing Licensing, Boat Registration and Port State Measures to "Promote Countermeasures to Reduce IUU Fishing Activities". Strengthening the SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries and IUU Fishing-related Countermeasures to "Strengthening the SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries".
ASEAN Shrimp Alliance
In response to clarification sought by the representative from Singapore on the proposed new project on fisheries statistics, SEAFDEC's Deputy Secretary-General explained that the new project will focus on commercially exploited and threatened aquatic species, as well as inland small scale. fishing. In response to the request raised by Thailand for SEAFDEC to provide support to countries in the implementation of the ASEAN Shrimp GAP, the Secretary General of SEAFDEC explained that this request would be further discussed between SEAFDEC and the Department of Fisheries of Thailand.
POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
- Results of the RTC on International Fisheries-related Issues
- ASEAN-SEAFDEC Common/Coordinated Positions on Selected Commercially-exploited Aquatic Species to be Addressed at CITES-CoP16
- Regional Record of Fishing Vessels 24 Meters in Length and Over
- ASEAN Tuna Working Group on Promotion of ASEAN Tuna Eco-label
- Regional Cooperation on Sustainable Management of Tuna Resources
- Proposed Regional List of Protected Aquatic Species in Southeast Asia
- Other Matters
- Expected Outputs from ASEAN-SEAFDEC Regional Programs for Policy Consideration by ASEAN
- Way Forward to Address Regional Fisheries Policy and Management to High-level Meetings
- Others
The meeting was briefed on the proposed list of protected aquatic species, based on the respective national laws of the ASEAN Member States, as presented by the representative of the Philippines (Annex 12). The representative of the Philippines informed the meeting of the proposed date of the 45th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council on April 1-5, 2013 in Bohol or Cebu, Philippines.
ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE MEETING
The representative of Indonesia informed the meeting that during the 20th ASWGFi, his country proposed the establishment of ASEAN Senior Officials on Fisheries (ASOFi) to increase the visibility of fisheries-related issues in ASEAN. A representative from Indonesia informed the meeting about the planned organization of an extraordinary meeting of the AFCF approximately in the last week of February 2013 in Indonesia.
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
Opening of the Meeting
Adoption of the Agenda
Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the 44 th Meetings of SEAFDEC Council and ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries
Policy Consideration on Important Issues
Adoption of Recommendations and Report of the Meeting
Closing of the Meeting
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SEAFDEC could put more emphasis
CIFA is known in the region for its successful R&D programs on Rohu, especially in the genetic field. 32 AQD NACA has assumed the coordinating role for monitoring and surveillance of fish diseases in the region through its Aquatic Animal Health Program.
AQD participates and reports the progress of its R&D on aquatic animal health in the region during the regular meetings of the Asia Regional Advisory Group on Aquatic Animal Health, which was established by NACA's Governing Council in 2001 in collaboration with OIE and FAO. POLITICAL CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES 5.1 On the implementation of the 2011RES&PoA: agreed that the report of.
POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES 5.1 On implementation of the 2011RES&PoA: agreed that the report of
SEAFDEC was assigned to take responsibility for all technical matters of the meeting and to provide regional perspectives and analysis for discussions during the meeting. The results of the strategic action plan to improve the implementation of Regulation EC 1005/2008 on small-scale fisheries have been adopted and will be submitted to the SEAFDEC Council for approval before being submitted to ASEAN.
OTHERS MATTERS
The Council also thanked the Council Director of Singapore for the offer to provide financial support for the conduct of the said workshop. In order to minimize production costs and increase dissemination, the publication can be produced in electronic format, e.g. in CD-ROM format or make the publication available via the website.
FUTURE DIRECTION OF SEAFDEC On Third SEAFDEC Review
MANAGEMENT OF CENTER FCG/ASSP Mechanism
In this context, the Council requested the SEAFDEC Secretariat to develop a cooperation mechanism under the SEAFDEC framework to facilitate the conduct of the work. Malaysia internally requested the Secretariat/PPC to provide a more detailed conceptual plan on this matter to DOF/Malaysia Headquarters, for further development of the national budget in support of the program. In addition, PPC is now coordinating with NC for Indonesia and the Philippines on the country's position on this partnership for further actions by the Secretariat.
In this regard, concerned Member States proposed to SEAFDEC to organize a small group meeting to discuss and develop an overall work plan to be discussed by high-level officials. The Secretariat then intends to take advantage of TD activities on tuna to meet with all representatives of the relevant Member States to discuss the issue.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Follow-up to Directives issued at the Fourteenth Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG/ASSP). Member countries should also convey this concern to the next ASWGFi meeting for consideration and support. Such a proposal will be presented to the next meeting of the SEAFDEC Council and ASWGFi for consideration and guidance.
This issue was discussed and recommended at the 44th meeting of the SEAFDEC Council. FOLLOW-UP ON THE DIRECTIVES OF THE ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO FISHERIES.
INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY REPORT ON COOPERATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGY FISHERIES ADVISORY GROUP.
SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE FISHERIES
- Program Thrust I: Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
- Program Thrust II: Enhancing Capacity and Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade
- Program Thrust III: Improving Management Concepts and Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries
- Program Thrust IV: Providing Policy and Advisory Services for Planning and Executing Management of Fisheries
- Program Thrust V: Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues from a Regional Perspective
- Proposed New FCG/ASSP Programs Starting from the Year 2013
As this project will be completed in 2012, the results of the Biotoxins Survey have been compiled by the Technical Assembly on Biotoxins Monitoring in ASEAN and finalized for publication. Traceability systems for aquaculture products in the ASEAN region: the main activities of this project implemented by MFRD include: (1) Providing platform for sharing information and experiences among the ASEAN member states; and (2) Improving regional capacity on the implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products and promoting their implementation in the region. Research and management of sea turtles in habitats in the Southeast Asian waters: the outputs of the project have been prepared for finalization and dissemination such as:.
Improving statistics and information for fisheries planning and management in ASEAN countries “Towards better utilization and harmonized information for fisheries management in Southeast Asia”: the main results of this project are the development of the Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEASOFIA) 2012, which has been distributed not only to all SEAFDEC Member States, but also to relevant international and regional organizations and agencies. These are: (1) Responsible fishing technologies and practices; (2) Sustainable use of potential fisheries resources and reduction of post-harvest losses; (3) Promoting rights-based fishing and co-management for institution building and a participatory mechanism for the management of coastal fisheries; (4) Exploring deep-sea fisheries resources in Southeast Asia; (5) Information collection on highly migratory species in Southeast Asian waters; (6) Development of a regional fisheries management database; (7) Improving the system for collecting information on countermeasures related to IUU fishing in Southeast Asia; (8) Program for tagging economically important pelagic species in the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea; and (9) Improving statistics and information for fisheries planning and management in ASEAN countries.
REQUIRED CONSIDERATION BY THE MEETING
Existing Programs
Enhancing Capacity and Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in Southeast Asia
Improving Management Concepts and Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries Activities Related to Climate Change and Adaptation in Southeast Asia
Improving statistics and information for fisheries planning and management in the ASEAN region: towards better use and harmonized information for fisheries management in Southeast Asia.
Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues from a Regional Perspective Assistance for Capacity Building in the Region to Address International
Proposed New Programs for the Year 2013
Sustainability in capture fisheries and aquaculture is essential to ensure both food security and livelihoods in the region. The MARKET project will support ASEAN to hold a public-private consultation to identify and develop a public-private partnership approach/mechanism to prioritize and address key issues in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the ASEAN region. ASEAN's public-private dialogue on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture will be held on 6-7 December 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand at the Amari Watergate Hotel.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Fish Center, ASEAN-Republic of Korea Network on Climate Change Impacts on Aquaculture and Fisheries, Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific, World Wildlife Federation (WWF) and other international and regional organizations that working on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the ASEAN region. Pouchamarn Wongsanga, Senior Officer of the ASEAN Secretariat "Engagement between the public and private sectors in ASEAN to achieve sustainable fisheries and aquaculture".
Aquaculture
- Conference Date and Organizers
- Venue
- Dress Code
- Participation
- Logistics Arrangement
- Visa Requirement
- Medical Facilities
- ASEAN-SEAFDEC POSITIONS ON SELECTED COMMERCIALLY-EXPLOITED AQUATIC SPECIES TO BE ADDRESSED AT CITES-COP16
- REGIONAL RECORD FOR VESSEL 24 METERS IN LENGTH AND OVER
Head countries of the respective grouping presented progress in the implementation of the AFCF work plan for the period 2010-2012. Timeframe Implementation Status/Comments (as of 5 June 2012) fishing practices including combating IUU fishing in the region. Other trade and market measures important for the development of fish trade and the management of fisheries in the ASEAN region.
Vietnam: only two species (head and hammerhead sharks) are distributed in the country's waters. The result showed that the biomass of oceanic white sharks in the Pacific showed 90%. Regional Expert Meeting: Views of Shark Countries on Proposals Positions of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Japan: As this species is not a commercially exploited aquatic species in the country, it decides to support consensus within ASEAN-.
STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION
ASEAN TUNA WORKING GROUP FOR THE YEAR 2011-2014
- STATUS OF TUNA EXPLOITATION IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WATERS
- REQUIREMENT OF FISHERY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT FOR TUNA
- ISSUES AND CHALLENGES ON TUNA FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
- REQUIRED CONSIDERATION BY THE MEETING
A Total tuna production 2001-2010 in countries mainly exploited for tuna in Southeast Asian waters. Indonesia and the Philippines are the most important tuna exploiting countries in the region, with 56%. The management of tuna fisheries in the Southeast Asian region therefore needs to be addressed at national and regional levels.
Tuna Exploitation Fishing Areas in the Special Sub-Regional Area of the Southeast Asian Region, e.g. The 15th FCG/ASSP meeting is requested to take note of the state of tuna exploitation in the Southeast Asia region based on the SEAFDEC analysis in 2001-2010.
