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Concept note for the Asia and the Pacific's Regional Initiative for Blue Growth. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Executive Committee Seventhy-sixth Session

Manila, the Philippines, 21-23 February 2017

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 10

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Meeting

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Synopsis (short abstract) Marine and inland water bodies and other water associated resources are among the most important natural resources that can provide diversified services to human society. Among all other functions, aquatic ecosystem and related resources are the source/basis of fish (in general term) -- an important animal food for human and the foundation of livelihoods for both rural and urban population. In order to contribute to the sustainable development goals, fisheries and aquaculture sectors was assigned with important tasks to support the food security and improved nutrition and eradication of poverty through realizing blue economic growth with responsible and efficient use of marine and inland water and associated natural resources. Asia and the Pacific Region will need to take a leading role in achieving the goal considering its current share in global fish production and trends of the sectoral development in the different regions.

Statutory body / Meeting title Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC)

Meeting symbol APFIC:EXCO/17/INF 09

Meeting Session Number 76

Meeting date 21-23 February 2017

Meeting location Manila, the Philippines

Language English

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