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MeetingConcept 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
2017Also available in:
No results found.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. -
Book (stand-alone)Sixth APFIC Regional Consultative Forum Meeting (RCFM) Promoting Blue Growth in fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8–10 February 2016
2017Also available in:
No results found.This is the final report of the Sixth Asia Pacific Fisheries Commission (APFIC) Regional Consultative Forum Meeting (RCFM) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-10 February 2016 under the theme “Promoting Blue Growth in fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region”. The “Blue Sectors” of fisheries and aquaculture make a significant contribution to food and nutrition security and the livelihoods of millions in the Asia Pacific Region. The meeting heard how these sectors face a range of challe nges and how Blue Growth Initiatives can support member countries to address them. The meeting was successful at providing member countries, partners and regional organizations a platform to present progress, discuss key issues and make recommendations to FAO. -
MeetingSupporting the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Executive Commission Seventy-sixth Session
Manila, Philippines, 21-23 February 2017
2017Also available in:
No results found.In June 2014, the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) endorsed the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines). The SSF Guidelines, available as EXCO/17/INF 07, are the first internationally negotiated instrument that deals specifically with small-scale fisheries. Furthermore, the SSF guidelines are also the first negotiated instrument that fully explores the social and economic aspects of fisheries governance. They represent a global consensus on the need for more holistic and integrated approaches to improve the livelihoods of more than 500 million people, a significant portion of which live in the APFIC region.
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