(2008) “Adapting to emerging challenges – Promotion of arrangements for the management of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia-Pacific”
Manado, Indonesia, 6 - 9 August 2008
The theme of the second APFIC RCFM was “Adapting to emerging challenges: promotion of effective arrangements for the management of fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region”. This built on the theme of the first APFIC RCFM that was held in Kuala Lumpur in 2006, “Reforming fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region”, which recognised the need for improved management of the region’s natural resources and a move towards more sustainable development. The forum was requested to develop and agree on ways of implementing policies and action plans developed to address these major issues. Themes were: background on the status, trends and potential of Asia-Pacific fisheries and aquaculture; policy and action plans to address major issues that constrain reaching the potential of fisheries and aquaculture in the region; the ecosystem approach and the challenge of improving livelihoods of fishers and fish farmers as two emerging issues for the region; broader policy challenges facing all Members such as implementing the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF); the challenges of implementation of action to combat IUU fishing and manage fishing capacity; the opportunities and benefits presented by certification in fisheries and aquaculture; integrating fisheries management into broader large marine ecosystem management.
Download the report of the 2008 RCFM
The theme of the second APFIC RCFM was “Adapting to emerging challenges: promotion of effective arrangements for the management of fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region”. This built on the theme of the first APFIC RCFM that was held in Kuala Lumpur in 2006, “Reforming fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region”, which recognised the need for improved management of the region’s natural resources and a move towards more sustainable development. The forum was requested to develop and agree on ways of implementing policies and action plans developed to address these major issues. Themes were: background on the status, trends and potential of Asia-Pacific fisheries and aquaculture; policy and action plans to address major issues that constrain reaching the potential of fisheries and aquaculture in the region; the ecosystem approach and the challenge of improving livelihoods of fishers and fish farmers as two emerging issues for the region; broader policy challenges facing all Members such as implementing the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF); the challenges of implementation of action to combat IUU fishing and manage fishing capacity; the opportunities and benefits presented by certification in fisheries and aquaculture; integrating fisheries management into broader large marine ecosystem management.
Download the report of the 2008 RCFM
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