14FCG Report

REPORT OF
THE FOURTEENTH MEETING OF FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP)
Manila, the Philippines, 17-18 November 2011
THE SECRETARIAT
SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SEC/RM/111 February 2012

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Report of the Fourteenth Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

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Asian Nations (ASEAN). The document is distributed to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member
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SEAFDEC. 2012. Report of the Fourteenth Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries

Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP), Southeast
Asian Fisheries Development Center, Bangkok, Thailand. 80 pp.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fourteenth Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic

Partnership (FCG/ASSP) was held from 17 to 18 November 2011 in Manila, Philippines. The
Meeting was co-chaired by the representative from Cambodia on behalf of the Chairperson of the
ASEAN-Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi) and the SEAFDEC Secretary-General.
The Meeting provided views and recommendations for the efficient and effective implementation
of programs, projects and activities under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism.
The Meeting noted the follow-up actions carried out by SEAFDEC in response to the directives
given at the Thirteenth Meeting of the FCG/ASSP held in December 2010, the Forty-third
Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council in April 2011, as well as at the meetings of the ASEAN
bodies that discussed issues related to fisheries. Specifically with regards to CITES-related issues,
SEAFDEC/MFRDMD has already submitted a three-year project on sharks and rays for funding
support by the Japanese Trust Fund from 2012. Moreover, the ASEAN has planned to convene a
meeting of the ASEAN Expert Group on CITES (AEG-CITES) in early 2012 to discuss relevant
issues and prepare the ASEAN Member States for the forthcoming 16th Conference of Parties of
the CITES.
Since it is expected that the proposal on “Enhancing Coastal Community Resilience for
Sustainable Livelihood and Coastal Resources Management” would soon receive the official
approval for funding support from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the ASEAN Secretariat
was asked to coordinate with SEAFDEC Secretariat and eligible countries to complete the
remaining processes for the implementation of the project in 2012 in order to facilitate eventual
approval of the proposed project by IDB. For the effective implementation of the Resolution and
Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020,
the ASEAN Secretariat was requested to communicate with the “Plus Three” countries and other
prospective funding sources to follow-up their commitment for possible support, and to explore
possible ways of developing activities that would support the implementation of the Resolution
and Plan of Action. In addition, the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries should prioritize the
requirements spelled out in the Plan of Actions into short-, medium- and long-term
plans/activities that could be implemented in respective countries. Meanwhile, in order to
enhance the effectiveness of the activities of SEAFDEC that aim to combat IUU fishing in the
region, SEAFDEC should continue to coordinate with the RPOA-IUU for the formulation and
implementation of relevant programs to ensure that such programs would complement with those
of the RPOA-IUU and avoid duplication of efforts.
The Meeting endorsed the progress and achievements of the programs implemented in 2011
under the FCG/ASSP and the programs proposed for 2012, as previously discussed and endorsed
by the 34th Meeting of SEAFDEC Program Committee. More particularly, the 25 programs
implemented in 2011 would be continued in 2012 except the Program on “ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020” which was successfully
completed in 2011. Regarding the two pipeline projects proposed as new activities under the
FCG/ASSP Mechanism for 2012, namely: 1) Climate Change and Its Impacts on Sustainable
Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food Security; and 2) Enhance
Coastal Community Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood and Coastal Resource Management,
the representatives attending the Meeting were requested to bring back the proposals on these two
projects to their respective national governments for consideration and endorsement at the
forthcoming meeting of the ASWGFi
Furthermore, the new project on “Strategies for Trawl Fisheries By-catch Management” which
would be supported by FAO/GEF with SEAFDEC as the regional facilitating unit and executing
partner, should also be brought up during the next meeting of the ASWGFi for collaboration,
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implementation and incorporation into the FCG/ASSP programs. While noting the proposed
organization of an initial consultation with the public and private sector by the ASEAN
Secretariat with support from the AU-TATF, which aimed to discuss and recommend future
activities that would be implemented under the program on “Climate Change and Its Impacts on
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation towards Food Security”, the
Meeting recommended that any possible linkage of such program with the activities being
undertaken under the ASEAN Multi-Sectoral Framework on Climate Change: Agriculture and
Forestry towards Food Security (AFCC) should be clarified.
Considering that fishery resources in the region had deteriorated and that restoration of the
resources would be necessary, SEAFDEC was requested to provide technical support in the
resource rehabilitation efforts of depleted fishing areas in the region, e.g. installation/deployment
of artificial reefs, establishment of Marine Protected Areas, promotion of the concept of fisheries
refugia, deployment of fish enhancement devices, and for SEAFDEC to also enhance regional
collaboration for the implementation of such activities. Moreover, a clear regional
implementation plan should be put in place in order that such rehabilitation strategies could be
effectively carried out.
On the need to conduct a review of the regional implications of EC Regulation 1005/2008 as

expressed by the Meeting, sharing of information and experiences among countries in the region
on the implementation of catch certification should be enhanced. The development of the ASEAN
Catch Certification scheme should also be initiated but should be consistent with the EU Catch
Certificate scheme. SEAFDEC was then requested to explore the possibility of incorporating the
development of the ASEAN Catch Certification scheme into its existing relevant programs, and
to organize a workshop to discuss the relevant issues. The ASEAN member states should also
convey this matter to the forthcoming meeting of the ASWGFi for consideration and support.
Regarding the “Outputs of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security Towards 2020”, in addition to the adopted 2011 Resolution and Plan of Action, two
volumes of the Conference Proceedings are being prepared for publication by SEAFDEC. Since
the existing programs of SEAFDEC should be aligned with the 2011 Resolution and Plan of
Action, some re-grouping or re-formulation in terms of broader aspects under the SEAFDEC
Program Framework may have to be carried out taking into consideration important regional
issues indicated in the Plan of Action and the revised programs should be incorporated into the
FCG/ASSP Mechanism. SEAFDEC was also requested to assist the Member Countries in the
implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action.
With regards to the status of the concept proposals to support the implementation of the
“ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food Security
(AIFS) Framework”, the Meeting supported the organization by the ASEAN of initial activities in
early 2012 such as the public-private sector consultation. The Meeting also took note of the
progress of the activities under the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) as reported
during the 3rd AFCF Meeting on 26 April 2011 in Cambodia.
On the activities under the “ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)”, the representative from Vietnam
suggested that the culture environment aspect under the “Animal Health and Welfare” in the ASA
should be clarified and that guidance for implementation of this aspect should be proposed and
discussed at the next meetings of ASA, considering that the aspect on “Animal Health and
Welfare” has already been incorporated in the FAO Technical Guidelines on Aquaculture
Certification.
With regards to the possible adjustment of the “Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the
FCG/ASSP Mechanism”, the SEAFDEC Secretariat in close coordination with the ASEAN
Secretariat was requested to develop the necessary proposal with possible options to enhance the
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modality and increase the effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism, taking into consideration
the recommendations during this FCG/ASSP Meeting. The proposal should be submitted to the
forthcoming meetings of the SEAFDEC Council and ASWGFi for consideration and further
guidance.
Notwithstanding financial considerations, the “Establishment of the Regional Center for Inland
Fisheries Development” under SEAFDEC proposed by the Minister of Marine Affairs and
Fisheries (MMAF) of Indonesia, received support from the Meeting as such establishment would
help in promoting sustainable inland fisheries development in the Southeast Asian region, and
could benefit the Member Countries, especially Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Regarding the commendable initiative of SEAFDEC in preparing the “Southeast Asian State of
Fisheries and Aquaculture” or SEASOFIA, SEAFDEC was encouraged to sustain the publication
in the future. SEAFDEC was also requested to coordinate with FAO in order that the relevant
issues and information of the Southeast Asian region contained in the SEASOFIA, could be
reflected in the global State of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) developed by FAO.
The full Report of the 14th Meeting of the FCG/ASSP was adopted on 18 November 2011.
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CONTENTS
Paragraph No.
1. INTRODUCTION 1-2
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3
3. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE

MEETINGS OF SEAFDEC COUNCIL AND ASEAN BODIES
RELATED TO FISHEIRES
3.1 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the 43rd Meeting of 4-6
SEAFDEC Council and the 13th Meeting of the Fisheries
Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic
Partnership (FCG/ASSP)
3.2 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at ASEAN Bodies 7-11
Related to Fisheries
4. PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
(FCG/ASSP) FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012
4.1 Summary Report on the Program under the Fisheries Consultative 12-15
Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership and
Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG/ASSP) for the Year 2011-2012
4.2 Discussion 16-20
5. PROGRESS OF THE PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE

ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP)
5.1 Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference 21-23
5.2 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the 24
ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework
5.3 ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) 25
5.4 ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) 26
6. POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES

6.1 Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP 27-29
Mechanism
6.2 Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries 30-33
Development
6.3 Other Matters 34
7. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE 35-36

MEETING
8. CLOSING OF THE MEETING 37-38
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ANNEXES
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1. List of Participants 7
2. Agenda 15
3. Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the Forty-third Meeting of the 17

SEAFDEC Council and the Thirteenth Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative
Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP)
4. Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at ASEAN Bodies Related to 27

Fisheries (2010-2011)
5. Programs of Activities under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN- 31

SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) for the Year 2011-2012
6. Summary of the Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on 41

Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020
7. Progress of Activities under the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) 69
8. Progress in the Implementation of the ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) 71
9. Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism 73
10. Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development 79
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14th Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASSP, 17-18 November 2011
REPORT OF THE 14th MEETING OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE

ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP)
Manila, the Philippines, 17-18 November 2011
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1. INTRODUCTION
1. The Fourteenth Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) was organized in Manila, Philippines from 17 to 18 November
2011. The main discussion of the Meeting focused on the programs and activities implemented in
2011 and proposed for 2012 under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism as endorsed by the SEAFDEC Program
Committee at its Thirty-fourth Meeting in 2011, the progress of other proposals implemented under
the ASSP Framework as well as policy considerations on issues of importance to the fisheries sector
of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries. The Meeting was attended by representatives from the
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries, the representative from the ASEAN Secretariat, and the
SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General and senior officials of the SEAFDEC
Secretariat and Departments. The List of Participants appears as Annex 1.
2. The Meeting was Co-chaired by the representative from Cambodia, Mr. Ing Try on behalf of
the current Chairperson of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi) and by the
Secretary-General of SEAFDEC, Dr. Chumnarn Pongsri. The Co-chair for the ASEAN welcomed the
participants and declared the Meeting open.
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3. The Agenda which appears as Annex 2 was adopted.
3. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE MEETINGS OF

SEAFDEC COUNCIL AND ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO FISHERIES
3.1 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the Forty-third Meeting of the SEAFDEC
Council and the Thirteenth Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP)
4. The Meeting was informed on the follow-up actions undertaken by SEAFDEC in response to
the directives given by the SEAFDEC Council during its 43rd Meeting held on 4-8 April 2011 and the
Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) during its
13th Meeting on 3-4 December 2010. The corresponding document appears as Annex 3.
5. The representative from Thailand requested SEAFDEC to consider conducting a study on the
impacts of the massive amount of freshwater flowing into the coastal and marine environments as a
result of the flooding situation in Thailand, particularly the impacts on fishery resources and fishing
activities. Meanwhile, the use of teleconferencing facilities which have already been initiated by the
Department of Fisheries of Thailand should also be promoted to foster closer communication and
coordination between SEAFDEC and the Member Countries.
6. With regards to the issues related to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Meeting was informed that the SEAFDEC Marine
Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD) has already submitted a
three-year project proposal on sharks and rays for funding support from the Japanese Trust Fund
starting in 2012. In addition, the representative from the ASEAN Secretariat also informed the
Meeting that ASEAN is planning to convene a Meeting of the ASEAN Expert Group on CITES
(AEG-CITES) in early 2012 to discuss the relavant issues and prepare the ASEAN Member States for
the forthcoming 16th Conference of Parties of the CITES.
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3.2 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries
7. The representative from the ASEAN Secretariat presented the follow-up actions in response
to the directives given at meetings of the ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries from October 2010 to
October 2011, as well as the progress of the collaborative activities as shown in Annex 4. These
included the Policy on Fisheries and ASEAN Community Building, the ASEAN Policy and
Cooperation in Fisheries, the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security Towards 2020, progress of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC collaborative activities, endorsement of
the new initiatives under the FCG/ASSP (five renewed projects) in 2011, and the ASEAN
Cooperation with Dialogue Partners including the ASEAN Plus Three Project on the Promotion of
Sustainable Aquaculture and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia to be implemented by
SEAFDEC from 2010-2014 with financial support from the Government of Japan, ASEAN-IDB and
ASEAN-US.
8. The Meeting noted the potential support from the ASEAN dialogue partners to the activities
of SEAFDEC specifically for the proposal that aimed to “Enhance Coastal Community Resilience for
Sustainable Livelihood and Coastal Resource Management”, which is expected to officially get the
approval for funding by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). However, to facilitate the official
approval by the IDB, the ASEAN Secretariat should coordinate with the SEAFDEC Secretariat and
the eligible countries to complete the remaining processes for this project to be implemented in 2012.
9. The representative from Singapore expressed the appreciation to the Government of Japan for
the support extended to SEAFDEC in the development of various activities that support the
implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for
the ASEAN Region Towards 2020, which was adopted during the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference in
June 2011. The representative from the ASEAN Secretariat was then requested to communicate with
the other Plus Three Countries to explore the possibility of supporting the activities that would
enhance the implementation of the 2011 Plan of Action.
10. The representative from Thailand also recommended that the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member
Countries should prioritize the requirements in the 2011 Plan of Action for implementation as short-,
medium-, and long-term plans/activities. Moreover, the ASEAN Secretariat should also seek funding
for the program and activities that support the implementation of the 2011 Resolution and Plan of
Action.
11. With regards to issues on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and on the
progress of the activities undertaken by the RPOA-IUU, the representative from Singapore
encouraged SEAFDEC to continue coordinating with the RPOA-IUU in the formulation and
implementation of programs that would address the relevant issues and for SEAFDEC to ensure that
its programs related to combating IUU fishing complement with those of the RPOA-IUU to avoid any
duplication of efforts.
4. PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE ASEAN-

SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP) FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012
4.1 Summary Report on the Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) for the Year 2011-2012
12. The Collaborative Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) for 2011-2012 were reviewed by the 34th Meeting of
SEAFDEC Program Committee held in Manila, Philippines from 14 to 16 November 2011. The 14th
Meeting of the FCG/ASSP endorsed the progress and achievements of the programs implemented
under the FCG/ASSP in 2011 and the programs proposed for 2012, which have been summarized and
previously discussed and endorsed by the 34th Meeting of SEAFDEC Program Committee.
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13. The Meeting noted that 25 FCG/ASSP programs implemented in 2011 would be continued in
2012 except the Program on “ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security Towards 2020” which was successfully completed in 2011, and the two pipeline projects
which were proposed for 2012 under the new FCG/ASSP programs, namely: 1) Climate Change and
Its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food
Security; and 2) Enhance Coastal Community Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood and Coastal
Resource Management. The Meeting therefore asked the country representatives to bring back the
proposals to their respective national governments for consideration and endorsement at the
forthcoming meeting of ASWGFi.
14. While taking note of the new project on “Strategies for Trawl Fisheries By-catch
Management”, which would be supported by FAO/Global Environmental Facility (GEF) with
SEAFDEC as the regional facilitating unit and executing partner, the Meeting cited that such project
should also be brought up at the forthcoming meeting of the ASWGFi for collaboration,
implementation and incorporation into the FCG/ASSP program.
15. The Meeting also noted the recommendation of the 34th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program
Committee to remove the non-funded programs from the list of FCG/ASSP programs as
recommended by the 19th ASWGFi. The summary of the recommendations from the 34th Meeting of
SEAFDEC Program Committee appears as Annex 5.
4.2 Discussion
16. The representative from Singapore sought clarification on the three program concept notes to
support the implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework, which had
been consolidated into one program on “Climate Change and Its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and
Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation towards Food Security”, specifically on whether the
consolidated proposal has been circulated and referred to the Member Countries. In response, the
representative from the ASEAN Secretariat informed the Meeting that the program proposal has been
disseminated during the 34th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee. The Meeting was also
informed by the ASEAN Secretariat that an initial consultation with the public and private sector
would be organized by the ASEAN Secretariat with support from the ASEAN-US Technical
Assistance and Training Facility (AU-TATF) in order to discuss and recommend future activities to be
implemented under this program. The representative from Singapore further recommended that as
activities to address issues on climate change are also being carried out by the ASEAN Multi-Sectoral
Framework on Climate Change: Agriculture and Forestry towards Food Security (AFCC), a clear
linkage should be made between this program and the activities being undertaken under the AFCC
framework.
17. Recognizing that SEAFDEC has undertaken several programs focusing on the exploration of
under-utilized resources (e.g. deep sea areas), the representative from Thailand raised the concern that
fishery resources in the region had deteriorated and that restoration of the resources is necessary.
SEAFDEC was therefore requested to provide technical support in resource rehabilitation efforts of
depleted fishing areas, and to enhance regional collaboration on such activities. Specifically, such
efforts could involve the installation/deployment of artificial reefs, establishment of Marine Protected
Areas, application of the concept of fisheries refugia, deployment of fish enhancement devices. In
order to effectively carry out these rehabilitation strategies, a clear regional implementation plan
should also be put in place.
18. In relation to combating IUU fishing in the region, the representative from Thailand also
informed the Meeting that Thailand had recently conducted a review and assessment after the first
year implementation of the EC Regulation 1005/2008, including catch certification. Recognizing that
the EC Regulation has both positive and negative impacts to the countries‟ fisheries as well as fish
trade, a review on the regional implications of the EC Regulation in the region is deemed necessary. In
addition, since many countries had experiences in the implementation of catch certification, sharing of
information and experiences among countries would be very useful. Furthermore, the possibility of
developing the ASEAN Catch Certification should also be explored.
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19. The representative from Singapore supported the development of the ASEAN Catch
Certification scheme which should be consistent with the EU Catch Certificate, as this is envisaged to
support the ASEAN intra-regional trade as well as trade with countries outside the region. This view
was also shared by Vietnam and the Philippines. In addition, the results of the evaluation could serve
as basis for the formulation of a common catch certification scheme. The Meeting therefore requested
SEAFDEC to explore the possibility of incorporating this requirement into its existing relevant
programs, and that the Member Countries should convey this concern to the forthcoming meeting of
the ASWGFi for consideration and support.
20. The representative from Thailand further suggested that SEAFDEC should organize a
workshop to facilitate the sharing of information and experiences, and the development of the ASEAN
Catch Certification scheme. The representative from Vietnam added that evaluation and assessment of
the impacts of the EU Regulation 1005/2008 to small-scale fisheries in the Member Countries should
also be carried out during this workshop. The representative from Singapore also cited that the results
of this workshop could serve as inputs in developing the process of conveying the specificities of
fisheries in the region to the EU.
5. PROGRESS OF THE PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE ASEAN-

SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP)
5.1 Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference
21. The Meeting was informed on the outputs of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 (Annex 6), specifically on the preparation of
the Volume I: Conference Proceedings which would be published by the SEAFDEC Secretariat by
January 2012. The Meeting was also informed on the preparation of the Volume II: Technical
Proceedings of the Conference which is under way although publication of this volume could take
longer than expected in view of the time required in compiling the technical inputs.
22. The Meeting was also informed that although there had been no new activities initiated to
directly address the 2011 Resolution and Plan of Action, the existing programs undertaken by
SEAFDEC have already been aligned with the Resolution and Plan of Action. Nevertheless, such
programs would be further re-grouped and reformulated in line with the broader aspects of the
SEAFDEC Program Framework, while also considering the important regional issues as indicated in
the Plan of Action.
23. Furthermore, the Meeting requested SEAFDEC to assist the Member Countries in the
implementation of the 2011 Resolution and Plan of Action, and for the new programs to be
incorporated under the FCG/ASSP program framework.
5.2 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food

Security (AIFS) Framework
24. The Meeting noted the progress of the status of the concept proposals that were developed
and proposed by SEAFDEC to support the implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food Security
(AIFS) Framework as reported by the representative from the ASEAN Secretariat. Moreover, the
Meeting was also informed that the public-private consultation as initial activities which would be
supported by the AU-TATF, is planned to be organized in early 2012.
5.3 ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF)
25. The Meeting took note of the progress of the activities under the ASEAN Fisheries
Consultative Forum (AFCF) as of the 3rd AFCF Meeting convened on 26 April 2011 in Siem Reap,
Cambodia, which was presented by the representative from Indonesia as the Interim Secretariat of the
AFCF (Annex 7).
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5.4 ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)
26. The Meeting noted the progress of the activities under the ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)
which has Thailand as the Lead Country (Annex 8). During the discussion, the representative from
Vietnam suggested that the culture environment aspect under the “Animal Health and Welfare‟ in the
ASA should be elaborated in detail. Specifically, such aspect should be clarified with more guidance
for implementation which should be raised at the next meetings of ASA considering that the aspect of
“Animal Health and Welfare” has already been included in the FAO Technical Guidelines on
Aquaculture Certification.
6. POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
6.1 Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism
27. Considering that the collaborative mechanism between ASEAN and SEAFDEC was initiated
since 1999 as the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) Mechanism and later on
strengthened and formalized as the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP), the Meeting
took note of the initial proposal of the SEAFDEC Secretariat on the need to improve the modality to
increase the effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism in the future (Annex 9).
28. Since the initial proposal for adjustment of the modality to increase the effectiveness of the
FCG/ASSP Mechanism should be proposed for consideration and guidance of the SEAFDEC Council
and the ASWGFi, the Meeting provided the following recommendations, which should be taken into
consideration in the development of the final proposal:
 Although the programs under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism have been scrutinized at the
SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting, and considering that the same country
representatives may attend the subsequent FCG/ASSP Meeting, presentations on the
progress and proposed programs to be endorsed at the FCG/ASSP Meeting should be
made in a concise manner, but detailed enough to allow deliberation at the FCG/ASSP
forum.
 The appropriate timing for the conduct of the FCG/ASSP Meeting should be revisited,
whether the Meeting should be held back-to-back with the PCM, back-to-back with the
Council Meeting or separately organized.
 The agenda of the FCG/ASSP Meeting should be reviewed and revised to make it more
effective and fulfill the TOR of FCG/ASSP. The SEAFDEC Secretariat could propose the
new agenda for the next meeting and circulate to Member Countries for consideration.
29. The Meeting then requested the SEAFDEC Secretariat, in close coordination with the
ASEAN Secretariat, to develop a proposal with possible options to enhance the modality and increase
the effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism. Such proposal should be submitted to the
forthcoming meetings of the SEAFDEC Council and the ASWGFi for consideration and guidance.
6.2 Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development
30. The Meeting took note of the proposal made by the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
(MMAF) of Indonesia during the Ministerial Session of the 2011 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference to
establish a Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development under SEAFDEC (Annex 10). The
Meeting also noted the steps that should be undertaken by Indonesia to proceed with the proposal
through appropriate SEAFDEC mechanism and to seek policy recommendations from the SEAFDEC
Council during its forthcoming meeting in 2012. In addition, the Meeting was informed that the
Secretary-General of SEAFDEC visited Indonesia to make a courtesy call to the MMAF of Indonesia
and observed the proposed site of the Center in Palembang. This was followed by trips of the
SEAFDEC mission to relevant agencies in Cambodia dealing with inland fisheries such as the
Mekong River Commission Secretariat/Fisheries Programme, the WorldFish Center, and the Fisheries
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Administration/Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute to gather information on inland

fisheries initiatives that have been undertaken by these agencies. In this regard, the SEAFDEC
Secretariat was requested to circulate the report of the mission to all Member Countries for their
consideration and reference.
31. While supporting the proposal to establish a new Regional Center for Inland Fisheries
Development, the representative from Malaysia raised the concern on the possible additional financial
implications to SEAFDEC. In response, the Meeting was assured that financial support for the
operations of the proposed Department would not create additional burden on the contribution of the
Member Countries to SEAFDEC through the Minimum Regular Contribution, as the host country
would be responsible for the costs of operating the new regional center.
32. The representative from Japan cited that the proposal made by Indonesia could provide a
good opportunity for the Member Countries to seek the best way to promote sustainable inland
fisheries development. In addition, the representative from Lao PDR also expressed the appreciation
for putting forward the proposed establishment of the Regional Center as this would benefit the
Member Countries, especially Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.
33. While expressing the concern that the programs under the proposed Department should be
distinguished from and not to overlap with those already existing in the SEAFDEC Departments and
other relevant organizations, the Meeting recommended that the proposal for the establishment of the
new Department should be circulated to the Member Countries and SEAFDEC Departments one to
two months prior to the forthcoming SEAFDEC Council Meeting.
6.3 Other Matters
34. The representative from Singapore commended the initiative undertaken by the SEAFDEC
Secretariat in collaboration with Departments in the preparation of the “Southeast Asian State of
Fisheries and Aquaculture” or SEASOFIA, which is a very useful initiative as it reflects the state of
fisheries in the region. SEAFDEC was then encouraged to continue such effort in the future. The
representative from Thailand also expressed strong support to the production of the SEASOFIA and
requested the SEAFDEC Secretariat to coordinate with FAO so that the issues and information of the
Southeast Asian region contained in the SEASOFIA could be reflected in the global State of Fisheries
and Aquaculture (SOFIA) developed by FAO.
7. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE MEETING
35. The Meeting adopted the Report of the 14th Meeting of the FCG/ASSP on 18 November 2011.
36. The results of the Meeting would be submitted to the higher authorities of the ASEAN and
SEAFDEC for consideration, endorsement and appropriate action.
8. CLOSING OF THE MEETING
37. The Co-chair for the ASEAN expressed his gratitude to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member
Countries for the comments and suggestions made during the Meeting, particularly in enhancing the
effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism. He also thanked the staff of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture
Department (AQD) for their excellent preparation and arrangements for the Meeting, and declared the
Meeting closed.
38. The representative from Indonesia, on behalf of the Meeting participants, then conveyed his
appreciation to the Government of the Philippines, AQD and the secretariat of the Meeting for their
support and arrangement that allowed the Meeting to come up with fruitful results.
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Annex 1
LIST OF PATICIPANTS
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Munah Haji Lampoh (Mrs.) Fisheries Department

Senior Fisheries Officer Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources
Jalan Menteri Besar,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB 3910
Brunei Darussalam
Tel: +673 2383412
Fax: +673 2382069
E-mail: [email protected]
Sabrina Haji Sharbini (Mrs.) Fisheries Department

Assistant Fisheries Officer Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources
Lot no. 4560 Kampong Lamunin
Tutong, Negara Brunei Darussalam
Tel: +673 2383061 Ext. 2329; 8629793
Fax: +673 2382069
CAMBODIA
Ing Try Fisheries Administration

Deputy Director-General of Fisheries P.O. Box 582
and SEAFDEC National Coordinator for 186 Preah Norodom Blvd.
Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel/Fax: +855 23 219 256
H/P: +855 12 995 665
[email protected]
INDONESIA
Achmad Poernomo (Dr.) Agency for Marine and Fisheries Research and
Secretary of the Agency for Marine and Development
Fisheries Research and Development, and Jl. Pasir Putih 1, Ancol Timur,
SEAFDEC National Coordinator for Indonesia Jakarta Utara, Indonesia, 14430
Tel: +62 21 64711583
Fax: +62 21 64711438
Akmatul Ferlin, ST.MT. Agency for Marine and Fisheries Research and
Head of Documentation and Library Development
Sub-Division Jl. Pasir Putih I Ancol Timur
Jakarta Utara, Indonesia, 14430
Tel: +62 21 64711583
Fax: +62 21 64711438
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Adi Wibowo Directorate-General of Fisheries Product

Processing and Marketing
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Jln. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 16
Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Tel/Fax: 62 21 3500187
Ir Elia Suwardi (Ms.) Directorate-General of Capture Fisheries

Deputy Director, Directorate of Fishing Business Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Services Mina Bahari II, 8/F, Jl. Medan Merdeka
Timur No. 16 Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Tel/Fax: 62 21 3523028
Indah Kusharyanti (Mrs.) Directorate-General of Fisheries Product

Processing and Marketing
Directorate of Domestic Marketing
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 16
Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia
Tel: +62 811172434
Fax: +62 21 3500163
JAPAN
Takeshi Miwa Fisheries Agency of Japan

Assistant Director of International Affairs 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Division, and SEAFDEC National Coordinator Tokyo 100-8907, Japan
for Japan Tel: +81 3 67442367
Fax: +81 3 35020571
Tetsuya Murakami Embassy of Japan

First Secretary 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini
Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 6963000
Fax: +66 2 6963017
LAO PDR
Bounthong Saphakdy Department of Livestock and Fisheries

Director of Fisheries Division P.O. Box 6644, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel/Fax: +856 21 215142
MALAYSIA
Tan Geik Hong (Mrs.) Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Head, International Section Level 2, Tower Block 4G2, Wisma Tani
Precinct 4, Federal Government Administrative
Centre 62628, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: +6 03 88704210
Fax: +6 03 88891195
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Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Senior Fisheries Officer Level 2, Tower Block 4G2,
Wisma Tani, Precinct 4,
62628, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: +6 03 88704362
Fax: +6 03 88891195
MYANMAR
Htun Win Department of Fisheries Myanmar

Director of Fish Inspection and Quality Control Bayintnaung Road, West Gyo Gone
Division, and SEAFDEC National Coordinator Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar
for Myanmar Tel: +95 98602473
Fax: +95 1 647532
PHILIPPINES
Jonathan O. Dickson (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Chief of Capture Fisheries Division, and PCA Annex Bldg., 4/F., Elliptical Road,
SEAFDEC National Coordinator for The Diliman 1100, Quezon City, Philippines
Philippines Tel/Fax: +63 2 9294296
Melchor M. Tayamen Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Agriculturist Center Chief IV PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road,
Diliman 1100, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel/Fax: +63 44 4560670
Alma C. Dickson (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Agriculturist Chief, and Head of MNFDC PCA Bldg., 3/F., Elliptical Road
Tel/Fax: +63 2 9296668
Lorna E. Pimentel (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

OIC, Fisheries Post Harvest Technology PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road
Division Diliman 1100, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel/Fax: +63 2 4544362
Prescilla B. Regaspi (Ms.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Supervising Aquaculturist, Inland Fisheries and PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road
Aquaculture Division Diliman 1100, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel/Fax: +63 2 9293439
Severino L. Escobar, Jr. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Supervising Fishing Regulations Officer and 4/F Land Bank Bldg., Elliptical Road
Chief of FVPLS Diliman 1100, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: +63 2 4551049; 4266532
Fax: +63 2 4266532
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Pierre Easter L. Velasco Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Aquacuturist 1 3/F, PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road
Tel: +63 2 9296668; 2837581
Fax: +63 2 9296668
SINGAPORE
Tan-Low Lai Kim (Mrs.) Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore

Director, Food Supply Resilience Department, 5 Maxwell Road, #03-00 Tower Block,
and SEAFDEC Alternate Council Director for MND Complex, Singapore 069110
Singapore Tel: +62 63257604
Fax: +62 62206068
Melvin Chow Wing Chung Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore

Deputy Director, and SEAFDEC National 5 Maxwell Road, #03-00 Tower Block, MND
Coordinator for Singapore Complex, Singapore 069110
Tel: +65 6325 7635
Fax: +65 6220 6068
THAILAND
Waraporn Prompoj (Dr.) Department of Fisheries

Senior Advisor on International Fisheries Kaset Klang, Chatuchak
Affairs Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 5620540
Fax: +66 2 5620571
Malinee Smithrithee (Mrs.) Department of Fisheries

Director, Fisheries Foreign Affairs Division, Kaset Klang, Chatuchak
and SEAFDEC National Coordinator for Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Thailand Tel/Fax: +66 2579 8215
Lukhana Boonsongsrikul (Mrs.) Department of Fisheries

Fishery Biologist, Fisheries Foreign Affairs Kaset Klang, Chatuchak
Division Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 25797939
Chalermchai Suwannarak Department of Fisheries

Planning Division Kaset Klang, Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66 25610834
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VIETNAM
Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung (Ms.) Fisheries Administration

Science, Technology and International Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Cooperation Department, and SEAFDEC (MARD) of Vietnam
National Coordinator for Vietnam 10 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Ba Dinh District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 4 37245374
Fax: +84 4 37245374
Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung (Ms.) Fisheries Administration

Science, Technology and International Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Cooperation Department (MARD) of Vietnam
10 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Ba Dinh District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 4 37245374
Fax: +84 4 37245374
ASEAN SECRETARIAT
Pouchamarn Wongsanga (Mrs.) The ASEAN Secretariat

Senior Officer, Agriculture Industries and 70A, Jl. Sisingamangaraja
Natural Resources Jakarta 12120, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 7262991 Ext. 484
Fax: +62 21 7398234
SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SEAFDEC)
SEAFDEC Secretariat
Chumnarn Pongsri (Dr.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Secretary-General Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 5682
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Kenji Matsumoto P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Deputy Secretary-General Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6331
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Magnus Torell (Dr.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Senior Advisor Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2955 1557
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Somboon Siriraksophon (Dr.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Policy and Program Coordinator Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6333
Fax: +66 2940 6336
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Nualanong Tongdee (Ms.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Information Program Coordinator, a.i. Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2955 1517
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Tadahiro Kawata P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Technical Expert on Trust Fund Project Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6332
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Hidenao Watanabe P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Assistant Trust Fund Manager Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6334
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Kannika Boonkananurak (Ms.) SEAFDEC Training Department

Finance Officer P.O. Box 97, Phrasamutchedi Post Office
Samut Prakan 10290, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2425 6150
Fax : +66 2425 6110
E-mail : [email protected]
Virgilia T. Sulit (Mrs.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Fisheries Technical Officer Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6326
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Pattaratjit Kaewnuratchadasorn (Ms.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Program Manager Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6326
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Sawitree Chamsai (Ms.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Policy and Program Officer-II Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6326
Fax: +66 2940 6336
Saivason Klinsukhon (Ms.) P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office

Information Officer-I Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: + 66 2940 6326
Fax: +66 2940 6336
SEAFDEC/Training Department (TD)
Bundit Chokesanguan P.O. Box 97, Phrasamutchedi Post Office,

Information and Training Division Head, and Samut Prakan 10290, Thailand
Special Departmental Coordinator Tel: + 66 2425 6120
Fax : +66 2425 6110
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SEAFDEC/Aquaculture Department (AQD)
Joebert D. Toledo (Dr.) Tigbauan 5021, Iloilo, Philippines

Chief of the Aquaculture Department Tel: +63 33 5119174/ 3155663, or
5119170 local 476
Fax: +63 33 5119174
[email protected]
Teruo Azuma (Dr.) Tigbauan 5021, Iloilo, Philippines

Deputy-Chief of the Aquaculture Department Tel/Fax: +63 33 5118878
Belen O. Acosta (Ms.) Manila Office

Senior Information Specialist, and G/F, Philippine Social Science Center
Special Departmental Coordinator Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman
Quezon City 1102, Philippines
Tel: +63 2 9275542
Fax: +63 2 9277825
Ma. Rowena R. Romana-Eguia (Dr.) SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department

Head, Technology Verification and Binangonan Freshwater Station
Demonstration Division Binangonan Rizal, Philippines
Tel/Fax: +63 33 5119029 (TVDD Iloilo)
Tel/Fax: +63 2 2893681
Renato F. Agbayani Tigbauan 5021, Iloilo, Philippines

Head, Training and Information Division Tel: +63 33 5119172
Fax: +63 33 5118709
SEAFDEC/Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD)
Yeap Soon Eong 2 Perahu Road, Off Lim Chu Kang Road,
Chief of the Marine Fisheries Research Singapore 718915
Department Tel: + 65 6790 7973
Fax: +65 6861 3196
E-mail : [email protected]
SEAFDEC/Marine Fishery Resources Development and

Management Department (MFRDMD)
Mahyam Mohd Isa (Ms.) Fisheries Garden, Chendering

Chief of the Marine Fishery Resources 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Development and Management Department Tel: +60 9 617 5940
Fax: +60 9 617 5136
Masaya Katoh (Dr.) Fisheries Garden, Chendering

Deputy Chief of the Marine Fishery Resources 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Development and Management Department Tel: +60 9 6175940
Fax: +60 9 6175136
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Abu Talib Ahmad Fisheries Garden, Chendering

Special Departmental Coordinator 21080 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Tel: +60 9 6175940
Fax: +60 9 6175136
SECRETARIAT OF THE MEETING
Saowanee Wanothayarnchai (Mrs.) E-mail: [email protected]

Julasak Markawat E-mail: [email protected]
Kimberly Dianne Caumban-Abrogueña (Ms.)
Anna Maria J.F. Ortiz (Ms.)
Stephen B. Alayon
Isidro Tendencia
Emerson Rivera
Nestor dela Cruz
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Annex 2
AGENDA
Agenda 1: Opening of the Meeting
Agenda 2: Adoption of the Agenda
Agenda 3: Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the 43rd Meetings of SEAFDEC
Council and ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries
3.1 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the 43rd Meeting of SEAFDEC
Council and the 13th Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASSP
3.2 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at ASEAN Bodies Related to
Fisheries
Agenda 4: Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) for the Year 2011-2012
4.1 Summary Report on the Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) for the Year
2011-2012
4.2 Discussion
Agenda 5: Progress of the Proposals Implemented under ASSP
5.1 Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference

5.2 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN
Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework
5.3 ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF)
5.4 ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)
5.5 Others
Agenda 6: Policy Consideration on Important Issues
6.1 Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism

6.2 Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries
Development
6.3 Others
Agenda 7: Adoption of Recommendations and Report of the Meeting
Agenda 8: Closing of the Meeting
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Annex 3
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT

THE FORTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE SEAFDEC COUNCIL AND
THE THIRTEENTH MEETING OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF
THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP)
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Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the Forty-Third Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council and
the Thirteenth Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC FCG/ASSP
Recommendations Refer to Relation to Action Progress (Oct)

Para. No. RES and by
PoA 2020
Program Matters
Two points raised by the Council from Philippines;
 The results from some of the projects implemented by 43 CM Res.: 4, 16, SEC Materials produced by SEAFDEC Secretariat and Departments
SEAFDEC Departments were not fully extended to the Para. 21 PoA: C41 and all were produced with copies provided to Member Countries, while
Member Countries. dept some are made accessible through SEAFDEC Secretariat and
 Despite the Philippines‟ membership in several regional Departmental websites. In addition, CD-Rom package with
fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), the country materials produced by SEAFDEC during the year were also
still lacks technical expertise and information. In this regard, produced and given to the SEAFDEC Council during the annual
he requested SEAFDEC to consider conducting additional council meeting.
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regional research in marine fisheries. He also recommended

that since SEAFDEC has undertaken a number of research Most of the RFMOs concerns are related to the combating IUU
projects on marine fisheries in the past, a mechanism should fishing, implement of the catch documentations, accurate
be established by SEAFDEC in close coordination with data/information of capture for stock assessment, management of
Member Countries to transfer the technologies and fishing capacity, etc. These all are concerned with the national
information in order that these could be fully utilized by the fisheries policy/management that needed to be adapted.
Member Countries.
SEAFDEC/Sec has developed several means and ways to
disseminate the project outputs in close collaboration with the
Departments through several channels such as SEAFDEC
National Coordinators, E-news (newsletter), E-documents, etc.
SEC will further work closely with technical Department to meet
the request from Member Countries. If any urgent request
Member Country are able to download e-document from our
website: http://www.seafdec.org
 SEAFDEC was recommended that information on 43 CM PoA: 2 SEC For information derived from the implementation of fisheries-
technologies and other outputs from SEAFDEC activities Para.22 related programs, the Secretariat in collaboration with all
should be packaged and disseminated to maximize the Departments are in the process of developing the draft
benefits gained and utilization by the Member Countries. SEASOFIA which aim to come up with information (also making
use of outputs from SEAFDEC project) that could be support
sustainable development and management of fisheries in the
region. The draft is expected to be available for 34 th PCM.
The SEAFDEC-Sida is maintaining dialogue with RPOA
Secretariat and others to be able to post results and outcomes also
on their web-pages as relevant.
AQD packages technologies from its R&D and disseminate to

MCs and other stakeholders through TID activities (training,
publications, etc)
 SEAFDEC was requested to continue:
1. Its research and development activities on fishing gear in 43 CM PoA: B25 TD and  Fishing gear and high seas
the high sea areas; Para. 23 AQD - TD has promoted the development of new fishery resources
The 14th Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASSP, 17-18 November 2011
2. Study on climate change and its impacts of which PoA: B20 in deep-sea waters through: various capacity building
geographic information system and satellite data could be programs (on-site training program onboard research vessels
integrated; and M.V. SEAFDEC 2; training workshop on impact of fishing
3. Developing standards for the hygiene of vessels and Res.: 13, gear on sea bottom (2010); training workshop on
fishing ports to comply with requirements of importing PoA: 30 Identification of Deep-sea Benthic Macro-invertebrate
countries, etc. Vulnerable to Fishing Gear (2011); on-site Training on
Identification of Deep-Sea Fishes (2011); organization of
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the Expert meeting on deep-sea exploration (2011).

- TD has supported the technical staff on deep-sea fishery
resources exploration based on the request from the Member
Countries, such as in 2011 TD supported staff to join the
research survey in Brunei Darussalam water.
 Climate change
- TD has developed a program to collect the satellite image of
sea surface temperature since 2009. This long-term data
monitoring will be used for analyze with other fishery
information data such as from the research survey by
SEAFDEC and others in order to obtain better
understanding on the change of climate in relation to
fisheries.
- From 2012 onwards, AQD will pursue thematic programs
and one of these will specifically focus on addressing issues
on climate change impacts on aquaculture.
 Hygiene of vessels and fishing port
- None of existing program/activity directly link to the
improvement/development of hygiene of vessels and fishing
ports. However, there is ongoing program related to
improvement of fish handling onboard fishing vessels where
the hygiene of catch onboard is being promoted through the
on-site visit by the fishery engineering team of TD.
 SEAFDEC Departments should avail of the information and 43 CM AQD AQD has continued to work in close collaboration with partners in
experiences gained by other countries in the region. Para. 26 the region (including Vietnam) through the GOJ-funded regional
Specifically for the conduct of research on disease control and projects on sustainable aquaculture, fish health, food safety and
hatchery management of catfish (Clarias batrachus), AQD resource enhancement. Through collaborative studies and
could learn from the experience of Vietnam to avoid activities, exchange of information and experiences is facilitated
duplication of efforts. and duplication of efforts is avoided.
 SEAFDEC should seek funding support for the 43 CM Res.: 13, TD TD in collaboration with FAO and related agencies propose to
implementation of the project on safety at sea for small Para. 29 PoA: B20, conduct the 3rd Regional Technical Workshop on Safety at Sea
fishing boats, which should focus on the development of the 30 and Optimize Energy Use for Small Fishing Boats on 19-22
guidelines for the safety of small fishing boats. December, 2011 to discuss about the guidelines. TD has already
 The activities under the program on “Safety at Sea” to be 13FCG developed some material for promotion of safety at sea such as
undertaken by SEAFDEC should cover vessels below 24 Para. 7 poster both in English and Thai versions.
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meters which were not covered by the relevant measures of

the IMO Conventions (Torremolinos Protocol). SEAFDEC
should develop the regional guidelines on safety at sea for
small fishing boats, and that the existing relevant guidelines
such as the comprehensive guidelines for small boats
developed by the Republic of Korea should be considered and
used as reference for the development of the regional
guidelines by SEAFDEC.
 SEAFDEC should conduct an evaluation of its programs and 43 CM SEC Under the Center-wide Information Program Framework, review
activities, the results of which should be disseminated to the Para. 31 in exercise was conducted on the progress in the implementation of
Member Countries. collabo information-related activities and visibility of SEAFDEC during
ration the year during the annual ISEP Meeting, of which the results
with would be further reported to the SEAFDEC Council.
All
Dept. SEAFDEC/SIDA- an independent evaluation of the SEAFDEC-
Sida Program will be conducted in November 2011 and the ToR
has already been finalized by Sida.
SEAFDEC/SEC conducted the SEAFDEC Program Review

Meeting during 24-25 February 2011 supported by JTF, however,
the results of this may not enough to be disseminated to MCs. In
response to this, SEAFDEC will find ways to evaluate the
progress of programs/activities using other appropriate
methodology.
AQD has scheduled a review and evaluation of its GOJ-regional

projects in January 2012. This review meeting will be participated
in by representatives of the Member Countries and senior staff
from SEAFDEC/AQD. Outputs of AQD‟s Department Programs
are disseminated thru TID activities (training, publications, etc)
 MFRD was requested to give more emphasis on food safety, 43 CM Res.:20, 21, MFRD MFRD‟s present programs under JTF II and JTF V as well as the
laboratory and hygiene. Para. 33 PoA: D60, freshwater fish utilization project are in line with this emphasis on
D61, D63 food safety, laboratory and hygiene.
Upon completion of the Regional Training Course on Biotoxins

Analysis in Singapore in 2010, Member Countries were requested
to set up the training methods and analyses facilities in their home
countries. All Member Countries, except Brunei Darussalam,
participated in the Biotoxins survey for monitoring for a 1-year
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period in 2011. The survey targeted at PSP monitoring in green

mussel (Perna viridis), with the exception of Indonesia and
Vietnam, which targeted PSP monitoring in Baby clam (Meretrix
spp). Majority of the countries used mouse bioassay as the
screening method and HPLC as the confirmation method.
However, due to the lack of proper infrastructures and facilities,
Cambodia and Lao PDR sent their samples to Vietnam and
Thailand for analysis, respectively. Thus far, results for PSP in the
various species had generally been tested to be negative.
In addition, the Regional Training Course on Utilization of

Freshwater Fish for Value Added Products will be conducted on
18-21 Oct 2011 in Singapore. The value added products to be
developed are snack products and frozen comminuted fish
products namely, fish crackers, fish “murukku”, fish sausage, fish
patties, spicy fish paste and fish “siewmai”.Good manufacturing
practices to ensure product safety and quality will also be
emphasized in the course.
 The adaptation and mitigation measures of climate change 43 CM Res.: 9, SEC The whole SEAFDEC-Sida project (SEC) is implemented under a
and its effect on fisheries and aquaculture, the Council Para. 33 B11, 12 TD, climate change “umbrella” and climate change adaptation and
Director for Thailand considered this high priority and AQD mitigation measures have been emphasized as cross-cutting
requested SEAFDEC to focus its activities on the adaptation issues. Information has been provided to raise awareness at sub-
measures that could mitigate the impact of climate change on regional provincial level in cooperation with regional, central and
small-scale fisheries. local government during the On-site events. During events
promoting sub-sub-regional cooperation climate change will
continue to be addressed to show how this is linked to the need to
improve management sub-sub-regional and local level.
Beginning in 2012, AQD will pursue a program that will focus on

adaptation and mitigation measures of climate change on
aquaculture. In this connection, proposals will be developed on
the topic for fund sourcing.
 The project on Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products 43 CM Res.: 19, MFRD, MFRD will take into consideration the FAO Technical Guidelines
in the ASEAN Region conducted by MFRD, the Council Para. 34 PoA: D60, SEC on Aquaculture Certification when developing guidelines for
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Director for Vietnam recommended that the project should D63 traceability systems under the project. The On-site Training
put more emphasis on the certification scheme in aquaculture. Workshop on Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Fish will be
In addition, SEAFDEC was requested to consider providing organized on 28-30 November 2011, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The
assistance in the development of a national statistical system 3-day training will be conducted on-site at a “basa” catfish farm
for Vietnam. and a processing factory where the fish are processed into fillets to
enable the participants to learn how traceability is implemented
throughout the whole production chain. The training will also
engage regional expertise from Vietnam.
 In the development of the “Catch Documentation Scheme for 13FCG Res.: 19, SEC During the 3rd Meeting of the Gulf of Thailand Sub-region, 20-22
the Southeast Asian Region”, it should align with those of Para. 8 PoA: D60 in September 2011, the four countries namely Cambodia, Malaysia,
relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organizations coopera Thailand and Vietnam supported the MCS network and ensure
(RFMOs) and the EU Catch Documentation. In this regards, tion effective fisheries management in long terms including against
SEAFDEC could consider to use the Indonesian CDS for with IUU fishing, countries should consider implementing the Catch
further development for the region. TD, Documentation Scheme or at least the Statistical Data Program at
MFRD small-scale and commercial fisheries. Taking into accounts the
MD time series requirement, routine data collection is very important
to support the fisheries management, considering that the
minimum data requirement that is essential and required.
Therefore, limitation among MCs on data quality and
insufficiency should be understood and thus, capacity building on
data uniformity throughout the sub-region is needed. Data and
information sharing at the bilateral and tri-lateral arrangement
should be enhanced.
Policy Consideration on Important Issues
International Fisheries-related Issues and Emerging Issues in
Response to the Requests of the Council
 SEAFDEC should support the Member Countries in the 43 CM Res.: 16 AQD One of the thematic programs that will be pursued by AQD in
implementation of the FAO Technical Guidelines on Para. 39 PoA: 56 2012 is „Healthy and Wholesome Aquaculture‟. The activities
Aquaculture Certification by developing the Regional under these programs and research outputs will highly
Guidelines on Aquaculture Certification. In this complement the FAO Technical Guidelines on Aquaculture
connection, the Council was informed that along the line with Certification and the development of Regional Guidelines on
the development of the FAO Guidelines on Aquaculture Aquaculture Certification. AQD is coordinating with DA-BFAR
Certification, the ASEAN Shrimp GAP has been developed to develop the ASEAN guidelines for GAP.
taking into consideration the provisions in the Guidelines.
 SEAFDEC was requested to identify the technical problems 43 CM Res.: 4 SEC SEAFDEC convened the Regional Technical Consultation on
on CITES faced by all Member Countries and provide the Para. 48 in Addressing of Technical Issues Related to Commercially-
information to the CITES Secretariat to make them aware of and coopera exploited Aquatic Species, from 18-20 October 2011 to review the
the situation and concerns of the Member Countries before 13FCG tion existing data, status, trend and identify the technical problems of
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the CoP16-CITES. with the selected commercially-exploited aquatic species as well as to

 Considering that the issue on shark and possible listing of Para. 29 TD and develop policy recommendations to be further used as the
sharks species into CITES Appendices in the future is very 13FCG MFRD common views of the SEAFDEC Countries for promoting
important, the Meeting recommended that SEAFDEC should Para. 26 MD regional cooperation on conservation and management of the
continue to support the Member Countries in coming up with selected commercially-exploited aquatic species. 10 SEAFDEC
information/scientific evidence to support the development of Member Countries excepted Singapore attended the meeting. The
the common position of the Member Countries in the future. output from the meeting is the key technical problems/issues with
 SEAFDEC is requested to circulate the data collection 13FCG the plan of action recommendations for enhancing the policy
template or format to be used by Member Countries based on Para. 28 management on the selected commercially-exploited aquatic
the study on data collection at landing sites undertaken in species for immediate, short and long term. The future plan of
2003 and the new framework of fisheries statistic of Southeast work for the next CoP16-CITES is also finalized in the report.
Asia.
 The Meeting also recommended that the issue of sharks 13FCG In addition, to support the RTC discussion, the other two special
should be considered in the development of the Draft of Next Para. 29 meetings on Sharks and Tuna were also held separately in
Decade Resolution and Plan of Action to enable SEAFDEC to September 2011. The report and key technical issues from
consider developing a project proposal on the implementation meetings were used as reference at the RTC.
of the required activities in the future.
In addition, MFRDMD is planning to submit a 3-year project
proposal on sharks and rays in 2012 under JTFV.
Human Resources Development Gaps and Requirements for
ASEAN Member Countries
 SEAFDEC was requested to consider conducting special 43 CM Res.: 3, All In order to enhance capacity of the Member Countries in various
training on required subjects by mobilizing experts within the Para. 52 PoA: A2, Dept fisheries aspects, several training programs/workshops have been
region or inviting the experts from outside the region. B12 conducted such as Training Workshop on Identification of Deep-
SEAFDEC was also requested to come up with activities to sea Benthic Macro-invertebrate Vulnerable to Fishing Gear,
enhance the human capacity of the countries in fisheries, Regional Training Course on Fisheries Management to Combat
particularly on the areas related to the emerging issues and IUU Fishing for Fishery Managers, Training Course on
challenges. Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries and Extension Methodology,
On-site Training Workshop on Traceability Systems for
Aquaculture Fish, etc.
MFRDMD has conducted on-site training on species identification

of deep sea fishes, 18-21 July 2011 and propose to conduct a
workshop on taxonomy and identification of sharks and rays in
March 2012. In addition, MFRDMD will send one of her
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researcher to Hokkaido University to study on molecular genetics

of pelagic fishes, November 2011.
Future Direction Requested by the Council
 The Council requested the Secretary-General to communicate 43 CM SEC SEAFDEC Secretariat in close coordination with Departments
with the National Coordinators of the respective countries to Para. 79 developed a questionnaire on expected roles, functions and
compile the information on the countries‟ views on the and 80 activities of SEAFDEC. Responses were provided by all Member
activities of SEAFDEC. In addition, the Council also Countries, and were compiled and synthesized in Preliminary
requested SEAFDEC to incorporate in the report other results, which was submitted to the Council Directors by ad
relevant documents/information as outlined in Annex 24 to be referendum for their respective feedback and further guidance.
completed within six months after the Council and the results The preliminary results would also be presented at the 34 th PCM
should be circulated to the SEAFDEC Council Directors by in November 2011.
ad referendum to obtain feedback and further guidance from
the Council.
SEAFDEC Future Operations
Adjustment of Minimum Regular Contribution (MRC)
 SEAFDEC was to reconsider the proposal by minimizing 43 CM SEC RFPN: the issue, as seen from the SEAFDEC-Sida project, has
certain budgetary items including the possibility of abolishing Para. 90 never been to “abolish” the RFPN. So far, SIDA will support
the Regional Fisheries Policy Network (RFPN) stationed at RFPN to be stationed at Secretariat until June 2012. The proposal
the SEAFDEC Secretariat. for continuing support RFPN possibly in the next five years was
 Council suggested that the Secretary-General should visit the 43 CM SEC submitted for approval by SIDA.
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Member Countries that had difficulty in proceeding with their SG visited Indonesia in September 2011 and discussed with the
respective MRC adjustments as proposed, to provide Minister on the adjustment of MRC.
clarification and rationale of the proposal to the concerned
authorities of five countries, such as Indonesia, Cambodia,
Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam. Moreover, the Council
also suggested that the SEAFDEC Secretary-General should
take the opportunity to discuss the issues related to MRC with
the Ministers of the Member Countries during the ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Conference in June 2011.
Operation of the Training and Research Vessels
 The Council endorsed the request by Vietnam on the use 43 CM TD TD has communicated with the staff of Vietnam for formulation
M.V. SEAFDEC 2 for the conduct of a five-year research Para. 94 of survey plan and details activities for the survey. The plan is still
survey on small pelagic stock assessment in Vietnam waters under discussion. TD plans to visit Vietnam in September 2011
starting in 2012 under the cost-sharing basis and asked but it was postponed due to the communication difficulty.
SEAFDEC to include the request of Vietnam in the plan of
operations of the M.V. SEAFDEC 2 in 2012.
 SEAFDEC was requested to coordinate with the BOBLME 43 CM TD BOBLME project participating countries came up with the plan
Project for the utilization of the SEAFDEC vessels to conduct Para. 95 that the resources survey in their respective EEZ waters was low
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collaborative fisheries resources surveys with financial priority.

support from the BOBLME Project and the information that
could be derived from the surveys would be shared with the
SEAFDEC Member Countries.
Strengthening the Roles and Functions of RAC and Proposed
Adjustment on Streamlining the Working Mechanism of
RAC
 SEAFDEC could avail of the teleconferencing facilities to 43 CM RAC Considering the use of teleconferencing system to communicate
communicate among Member Countries and facilitate the Para. 101 Secreta among Member Countries, SEAFDEC however considered that
discussion and dialogue between the standing members of riat some Member Countries have limited infrastructures especially in
RAC as well as the other members who have expertise in and term of good internet network would make it difficult to adopt this
some specific fields. She also informed the Council that the MCs form of communication.
use of the teleconferencing facilities could be extended to the
other activities of SEAFDEC.
Annex 4
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES

GIVEN AT ASEAN BODIES RELATED TO FISHERIES (2010-2011)
Introduction
 Presentation covers the period of October 2010 to
Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given October 2011.
at ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries  Meetings of ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries
 19th ASWGFi Meeting, 27-29 April 2011, Siem Reap
By
 Prep. SOM-32nd AMAF, SOM-10th AMAF+3 and 32nd AMAF
ASEAN Secretariat Meeting, 20-21, 22 and 23 October 2011, Phnom Penh
 Special SOM-32nd AMAF, 8-9 August 2011, Siem Reap
 Prep. SOM-33rd AMAF, SOM-11th AMAF+3 and 33rd AMAF
14th Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) Meeting; 3-4, 5 and 6 October 2011, Jakarta
of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP)
17-18 November 2011
Manila, Philippines
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Policy Highlights Policy Highlights

 ASEAN Policy and Cooperation in Fisheries
 Fisheries and ASEAN Community Building
 ASWGFi:
 SOM-AMAF provided guidance in developing cooperative
 Recognised the impacts of climate change to fisheries
strategy in the area of food, agriculture and forestry. Work
programmes under specific agricultural sub-sectors (inc. sectors, particularly to the coastal communities and
fisheries under ASWGFi) should be prioritised and fishers, which has called for further attention and action
contributed toward regional integration/ASEAN  Agreed and confirmed the use of 2011 Resolution and
Community building process with specific interest on Plan of Action as outcomes from the FFP2020
effective implementation of the AIFS/SPA-FS, AEC Conference as the new SPA on ASEAN Cooperation in
Blueprint, ASCC Blueprint, ATIGA, and IAI Strategic Fisheries (2011-2015) and will be used as coordination
Framework/ IAI Work Plan 2. and monitoring tool for the sector
 AEC Scorecard for Food, Agriculture and Forestry has  The existing SPA and other relevant ASEAN Policy
been used to update status of implementation of AEC Framework should be referred in the preparation of the
Blueprint Resolution and Plan of Action.

 ASEAN Policy and Cooperation in Fisheries  SOM-AMAF.
 In addressing Joint ASEAN Position and Approach on
 Endorsed the Standard on ASEAN Good Aquaculture
Regional and International Fisheries Issues, collective Practices (GAP) for Shrimp Farming and its Strategic Plan of
effort of all AMSs in development of the Action, and agreed to submit the Standard on ASEAN Good
common/coordinated position on international fisheries Aquaculture Practices (GAP) for Shrimp Farming to the 33rd
related issues to be raised at the international for a is AMAF for consideration and endorsement
importance.
 Suggested the ASWGFi to further develop supporting
 Agreed on the required close collaboration and documents to support the implementation of the Standard on
cooperation among AMSs, ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Shrimp GAP
SEAFDEC to safeguard common interest on fisheries
related issues of the ASEAN region

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 SOM-AMAF  SOM-AMAF
 Noted the proposal of Indonesia on Strengthening ASEAN  Proposal to establish an ASEAN Senior Officials
Cooperation on Fisheries on Fisheries (ASOFi):
 Reiterated its recognition of the important role and
Viewed that further elaboration and consultation
substantial contribution of the fisheries sector on livelihood,
economic development, and food security of all peoples in are necessary, considering its possible legal,
ASEAN and encouraged AMS to continue support and technical, financial coordination and sectoral
strengthen cooperation initiatives and framework that implications
ensure sustainable supply of fish and fishery products for Requested Indonesia to further discuss the
the region and to the world market
proposal at the ASWGFi
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Policy Highlights Fish for the People 2020 Conference

 AMAF
 SOM-AMAF
 Endorsed the Standard on ASEAN Good Aquaculture  Noted the activities related to climate change and food
Practices (GAP) for Shrimp Farming and its Strategic Plan security implemented by respective ASEAN Sectoral bodies
of Action under AMAF:
 Supported the future plan of the implementation of AFCC  Fisheries - With support of the ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and
and seek possibility in mainstreaming and collaborating Training Facilities (AU-TATF), the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on
with marine and fisheries initiatives, as impact of climate Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the
People: Adaptation to a Changing Environment (FFP2020) was
change would not only affect agriculture and forestry
organised from 13-17 June 2011 in Bangkok. The issue of climate
sectors but also to marine and sustainability of fisheries change adaptation and mitigation in fisheries was addressed as part of
the FFP2020 Conference.

Fish for the People 2020 Conference Fish for the People 2020 Conference
 SOM-AMAF  SOM-AMAF
 Noted the successful outcomes of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC  Noting the endorsed report and recommendations of the
FFP2020 Conference, which was held on 13-17 June 2011 in Chairman of the Fisheries Senior Officials Meeting,
Bangkok, Thailand as the collaborative activity between ASEAN
including the adoption of the Resolution and Plan of Action
and SEAFDEC under the LOU for ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic
on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
Partnership signed in 2007
Region Towards 2020
 Expressed appreciation to Thailand and SEAFDEC for their
initiatives and support on the conduct of the FFP2020  Endorsed the Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for
Conference Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020
 Commended that the Conference was considered as an  Agreed to submit the Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries
important regional platform in addressing emerging challenges for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020, to
faced by the fisheries sector as well as contribution of the the 33rd AMAF for endorsement
fisheries sector in the ASEAN Community building
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Fish for the People 2020 Conference Fish for the People 2020 Conference
 SOM-AMAF Plus Three  SOM-AMAF Plus Three
 Commended SEAFDEC initiatives on the FFP2020  The Plus Three Countries was requested to support
Conference ASEAN on identified priority areas of cooperation to
 Conference was viewed as a timely, important and support the implementation of the Plan of Action on
strategic opportunity to ensure long-term sustainable Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
development of fisheries in the region as well as facilitate Region Towards 2020 with emphasis on training and
policy and cooperation dialogue between the AMSs and capacity building
the Plus Three Countries in fisheries
 Supported the key conclusion and recommendations on
future cooperation of ASEAN and the Plus Three
Countries on sustainable fisheries for food security

Fish for the People 2020 Conference Progress of Cooperation Activities

 AMAF  Noted on good progress of programme activities implemented
 Noted the ASEAN-SEAFDEC “FFP2020” Conference in 2010 under FCG/ASSP
held in June 2011 as an activity in cooperation with  Recommended SEAFDEC to remove the non-funded
international organisations and dialogue partners in the programmes from the list in the future (recommendations of
implementation of ASEAN Multi-Sectoral Frameowrk the 13th Meeting of FCG/ASSP to SEAFDEC to revisit whether
the projects categorised under the non-funded programme
on Climate Change: Agriculture and Forestry towards
have been incorporated in other SEAFDEC programmes)
Food Security (AFCC), and encouraged AMS with the
 Recommended SEAFDEC to consider accommodate the
assistance from ASEAN Secretariat to further continue
impact of climate change to coastal communities and small
the cooperation
islands in other areas into the project on “Activities Related to
 Endorsed the Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Change and Adaptation in SEA with Special focus on
Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 the Andaman Sea”
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Progress of Cooperation Activities New Initiatives Under the FCG/ASSP

 Recommended that information as well as experiences and 5 New Projects (Proposed for the Year 2011)
lessons learnt from RPOA to promote Responsible Fishing
Practices including combating IUU Fishing in the Region and
SEAFDEC should be shared and take into consideration when  1) Improving of Information Gathering System for IUU Fishing
implementing project activities Related Countermeasures in the Southeast Asia (Indonesia);
 Recommended that appropriate mechanism need to be  2) Promotion of Fishing License, Boats Registration, and Port
developed in harmonisation of activities when implement the State Measures (Malaysia);
project on “Improving of Information Gathering System for IUU  3) Human Resources Development for Sustainable Fisheries (Viet
Fishing Related Countermeasures in SEA (Indonesia)” and Nam);
requested relevant AMS Members of RPOA to raise this issue  4) Strengthening SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries
at the next Meeting of RPOA and IUU Fishing-Related Countermeasures (Indonesia); and
 5) Utilisation of Freshwater Fish for Value-Added Products
(Singapore).
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ASEAN Cooperation with Dialogue ASEAN Cooperation with Dialogue

Partners Partners
ASEAN Plus Three ASEAN Plus Three
 Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture and  The programme comprises of seven projects:
Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia (Japan)  Promotion of Sustainable and Region-oriented Aquaculture;
 Resource Enhancement of International Threatened and Over-exploited
 Noted the Japan’s project proposal on Promotion of Species in Southeast Asia Through Stock Release;
Sustainable Aquaculture and Resource Enhancement in  Research and Management of Sea Turtles in Foraging Habitats in the
Southeast Asia, endorsed by the 9th AMAF Plus Three Southeast Asian Waters;
Meeting held in November 2009, in which SEAFDEC shall  Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitat/Fishing Grounds through
Resources Enhancement;
act as the implementing agency for the period of 2010-2014
 Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in Southeast Asian Region;
under the funding of the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF-V)  Accelerating Awareness and Capacity-building in Fish Health Management in
Southeast Asia; and
 Food Safety of Aquaculture Products in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN Cooperation with Dialogue ASEAN Cooperation with Dialogue

Partners Partners
ASEAN-IDB ASEAN-The United States
 Enhancing Coastal Community Resilience  The ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training
 SEAFDEC has communicated with the countries Facilitation (AU-TATF) on contribution of the
involved to finalise the required information and the fisheries sector in the implementation of ASEAN
revised proposal was submitted to IDB and the Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework as
remaining process is only waiting for the response proposed by SEAFDEC and endorsed by SOM-31st
from IDB. AMAF in 2009, on 3 areas:
 Three Concept Notes was combined into one as “Climate Change
and its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adaptation
and Mitigation towards Food Security”.
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ASEAN Cooperation with Dialogue

Partners
ASEAN-The United States
 The ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Training
Facilitation (AU-TATF)
 project is very relevant and timely in addressing the emerging
challenges of the interaction between climate change and fisheries
and aquaculture as well as supporting the implementation of the next
decade Resolution and Plan of Action
 should elaborate appropriate mechanism to engage public and
private sector in the task force to be established, including terms of
reference and tenure, as well as take into consideration relevant
available documents on climate change, particularly the Manado
Ocean Declaration (adopted in May 2009)
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Annex 5
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP)
FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012
I. INTRODUCTION
1. The program of activities under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) mechanism for the year 2011-2012 was reviewed
by the Thirty-forth Meeting of the Program Committee of the Southeast Asian Fisheries
Development Center (SEAFDEC) held in Manila, the Philippines from 14 to 16 November 2011.
The outputs of the program scrutiny and agreed recommendations are summarized and submitted
to the 14th Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Strategic Partnership (ASSP) for consideration and endorsement.
II. SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE FISHERIES

CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP (FCG/ASSP) FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 AND
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT THE 34th MEETING OF SEAFDEC
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
2. For the programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) of the ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) mechanism, the list of projects for the year 2011 and
proposed activities for 2012 as well as new approved programs from the Pipeline Projects as
shown in Appendix 1.
3. The programs under FCG/ASSP Mechanism are grouped into the following five program
thrusts based on SEAFDEC Program Framework adopted in 2009: 1) Developing and promoting
responsible fisheries for poverty alleviation and food security; 2) Enhancing capacity and
competitiveness to facilitate international and intra-regional trade; 3) Improving management
concepts and approaches for sustainable fisheries; 4) Providing policy and advisory services for
planning and executing management of fisheries; and 5) Addressing international fisheries related
issues from a regional perspective. The progress and recommendations on the programs for the
year 2011 and on the proposed programs for the year 2012 are as follows:
2.1 Developing and promoting responsible fisheries for poverty alleviation and food
security
The 6 programs under this program thrust cover the activities on research and development for
best practices, technology transfer, pre- and post-harvest technologies, development of
aquaculture, and capacity building on best practices.
1) Responsible Fishing Technologies and Practices (Fishing in Harmony with Nature);

2) Sustainable Utilization of Potential Fisheries Resources and Reduction of Post-
harvest Losses;
3) Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitats/Fishing Grounds through
Resource Enhancement;
4) Promotion of Sustainable and Region-oriented Aquaculture;
5) Resource Enhancement of International Threatened and Over-exploited Species in
Southeast Asia through Stock Release; and
6) Human Resource Development for Sustainable Fisheries.
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4. For the program on “Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitats/Fishing Grounds

through Resource Enhancement”, SEAFDEC was requested to engage experts to assist Thailand
in improving the installation of artificial reefs (ARs) including the appropriate design of ARs and
in evaluating the fishery resources around ARs before and after their installation. In this regard,
the published outputs from R&D on artificial reefs undertaken in Malaysia with various
objectives such as preventing trawlers from fishing in coastal areas as well as to enhance the
fishery resources and habitats, could be used as reference. Moreover, Malaysia is also conducting
a study on the effectiveness and impacts of ARs to the livelihood of fishers. Therefore, local
researchers and engineers from Malaysia working on ARs could be invited to serve as resource
persons during the planned SEAFDEC workshop on resource enhancement.
5. As a follow-up the implementation of the program on Operation of a Regional System of

Fisheries Refugia in the Region, SEAFDEC in collaboration with FAO and the Bay of Bengal
Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) project will organize a Workshop on Marine Protected
Areas (MPA) including fisheries refugia where the FAO Guidelines on MPAs would be
discussed, and the outputs would be disseminated to the Member Countries for their information.
6. With regards to the Program on “Promotion of Sustainable and Region-oriented

Aquaculture”, Myanmar thanked AQD for conducting research activities on mud crab hatchery
operations and requested AQD to provide technical assistance on the mariculture of sea bass, sea
cucumber and sea horse as well as on other modern techniques for fish culture. The need to
promote regional technical cooperation and HRD on stock assessment of selected aquatic species
and on commercially-exploited aquatic species such as hilsa, Indian mackerel, sharks, tuna, sea
cucumber, and sea horse among others, was also suggested.
7. Under the program on “Human Resource Development for Sustainable Fisheries”,

importance of human resources development for sustainable fisheries specifically on Ecosystem
Approach to Fisheries (EAF) was recognized. Therefore, TD will conduct a training course in
November 2011 aimed at introducing the concept of EAF to all stakeholders especially to those
who have active role in disseminating the information on EAF, with representatives from the
Member Countries as well as from relevant organizations and stakeholders as participants. TD
was asked to conduct pilot study on the application of EAF considering that the EAF concept is
new to the region.
2.2 Enhancing capacity and competitiveness to facilitate international and intra-

regional trade
This program thrust aims to enhance the capacity on the quality and safety standards and
assurance system, food traceability through the supply chain, and to ensure that the activities in
line with the ASEAN Economic Community-ASEAN Roadmap Measures and Initiatives. The 5
programs under this program thrust are:
1) Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in Southeast Asia: Biotoxins
Monitoring in ASEAN;
2) Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in ASEAN Region;
3) Accelerating Awareness and Capacity-building in Fish Health Management in
Southeast Asia;
4) Food Safety of Aquaculture Products in Southeast Asia; and
5) Utilization of Freshwater Fish for Value-added Products.
8. Based on the program on “Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in
Southeast Asia: Biotoxins Monitoring in ASEAN” and the program on “Utilization of Freshwater
Fish in ASEAN Member Countries”, Myanmar is conducting a survey on biotoxins which will be
completed in 2012 and that the report of the survey would be disseminated. Myanmar is also
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upgrading its monitoring system with particular reference to traceability and would participate in
the planned Workshop on this topic.
2.3 Improving management concepts and approaches for sustainable fisheries
This thrust highlights the need for innovative management for sustainable fisheries to improve,
develop and promote appropriate approaches for fisheries management in particular for fishing
communities and rural aquaculture. The 3 programs under this thrust are as follows:
1) Promotion of Rights-based Fisheries and Co-management Towards Institutional

Building and Participatory Mechanism for Coastal Fisheries Management;
2) Promotion on Fishing License, Boats Registration and Port State Measures; and
3) Activities Related to Climate Change and Adaptation in Southeast Asia with Special
Focus on the Andaman Sea.
9. With regards to the program on “Promotion of Rights-based Fisheries and Co-

management Towards Institutional Building and Participatory Mechanism for Coastal Fisheries
Management”, SEAFDEC was encouraged to collaborate with international organizations such as
the FAO for its Regional Fisheries Livelihood Programme (RFLP) which is being carried out in
some Member Countries of SEAFDEC to optimize resources and avoid duplication of efforts in
implementation of the activities, especially in the promotion of alternative livelihood and in
addressing gender issues. SEAFDEC was also requested to support capacity building activities
aimed to enhance the knowledge of fisheries officers of the Member Countries on the concept and
theoretical framework of co-management and rights-based fisheries for fisheries resource
management.
10. For the program on “Promotion on Fishing License, Boats Registration and Port State
Measures”, issues related to the FAO Global Record on Fishing Vessels should be included and
during the proposed Regional Technical Consultation/Workshop on Fishing License and Boat
Registration, the FAO Expert Consultation Report on FAO Global Record on Fishing Vessels
could be used as reference. This would facilitate the sharing of information among the Member
Countries as well as with relevant organizations and stakeholders.
11. SEAFDEC was requested to conduct capacity building to prepare the Member Countries
for the implementation of the Port State Measures, and that SEAFDEC should include catch
certificate issues while conducting activities to enhance the capacity of Member Countries in
addressing IUU fishing concerns. SEAFDEC was also asked to work closely with RPOA-IUU
Fishing Secretariat and other organizations about this matter.
12. In relation to the implementation of the EC regulation on IUU fishing, the EU has
conducted an audit to evaluate the implementation of the EC regulation on IUU fishing in the
Philippines, and the EU country evaluation reports could be used as reference in the ASEAN
region. In August 2011, experts from European Commission also visited Myanmar to assess the
country‟s existing catch certification systems relevant to combating IUU fishing and to make sure
that such systems are equivalent with the recognized international practices.
2.4 Providing policy and advisory services for planning and executing management of
fisheries
To facilitate better planning and implementation of fisheries management, the program activities
under this thrust cover improvement of fisheries statistics through capacity building of both
human resources and statistical institutions, and the promotion of unified statistical systems to
facilitate data and information sharing among Member Countries and other regional and
international fisheries agencies. The 8 programs implemented under this thrust are as follows:
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1) Improvement of Statistics and Information for Planning and Management of

Fisheries in the ASEAN Region;
2) Fisheries Resource Survey and Operational Plan for M.V. SEAFDEC 2;
3) Deep Sea Fisheries Resources Exploration in the Southeast Asia;
4) Tagging Program for Economically Important Pelagic Species in the South China
Sea and Andaman Sea;
5) Information Collection of Highly Migratory Species in Southeast Asian Waters;
6) Development of Regional Database for Fishery Management;
7) Improvement of Information Gathering System for IUU Fishing Related
Countermeasures in the Southeast Asia; and
8) Research and Management of Sea turtles in Foraging Habitats in the Southeast Asian
Waters.
13. With regards to the Program on “Improvement of Statistics and Information for Planning
and Management of Fisheries in the ASEAN Region”, Member Countries should submit the
updated fishery statistics based on the Regional Framework for Fishery Statistics of Southeast
Asia in more timely manner, and in order to expedite the production of the Fishery Statistical
Bulletin, members of the ASEAN Fisheries Statistics Network comprising the focal point persons
in the ASEAN countries should be encouraged to make commitments for the timely submission
of the necessary data. SEAFDEC should also keep the National Coordinators informed when
following up on this concern with the focal point persons. Even if the SEAFDEC Fishery
Statistical Bulletin may not be published on time, SEAFDEC should consider facilitating the
dissemination of available statistics through the online database of SEAFDEC.
14. In addition to providing the necessary data and information, Member Countries should
ensure the accuracy of the data by improving their respective data collection and compilation
systems by providing statistics and information on production based on fishing areas, which could
be classified to those from Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) or those from outside their EEZ in
order to facilitate analysis of the fisheries resources and for the formulation of appropriate
national policies.
15. With regards to the Program on “Fisheries Resource Survey and Operational Plan for
M.V. SEAFDEC 2”, planning activities to maximize the utilization of the M.V. SEAFDEC 2
should be developed. In this connection, a detailed 5-year plan of Vietnam to conduct a survey of
small pelagic species using M.V. SEAFDEC 2 had been proposed and the plan would be finalized
soon. In relation to the inshore fishery resource survey which was conducted in Myanmar waters
using the M.V. SEAFDEC 2, TD should disseminate the results of the analysis of the data
collected during the survey.
16. The other Member Countries were also encouraged to make full use of the M.V.
SEAFDEC 2 especially in conducting surveys and exploration activities to be able to compile
valuable data that are useful for the analysis of the respective countries‟ fishery resources. This is
considering that the low usage of the M.V. SEAFDEC 2 may affect the conduct of collaborative
projects that would establish the status of the fishery resources in this region.
17. For the Program on “Deep Sea Fisheries Resources Exploration in the Southeast Asia”,
the attention of the Meeting was drawn to the priority of this program as reflected by the Member
Countries in the survey conducted as part of SEAFDEC Review Exercise. Nevertheless, cruises
had to be arranged for deep sea fishery resource surveys and for other survey activities, as the
continued activities of this program would secure the funding support for the utilization of the
M.V. SEAFDEC 2. Myanmar proposed that activities on deep sea fishery resource exploration
could be developed in the country‟s waters and requested SEAFDEC to provide relevant
information which the Department of Fisheries of Myanmar could use basis for its deep sea
fisheries resource exploration activities in the future.
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18. Moreover, the main objectives of the deep sea exploration activities is to come up with a
picture of the potential deep sea fishery resources in the Southeast Asian region considering that
even if almost 50% of the sea areas in the region are deep seas only limited activities on deep sea
fisheries are conducted. The exploitation of the economically-important species in the deep sea
areas such as the purpleback flying squid could be promoted when appropriate technologies are
developed to harvest such resources in sustainable manner based on the results of the exploration
activities. SEAFDEC in collaboration with the research vessel of the National Fisheries
University of Japan, the R.V. Koyo Maru has been conducting exploration activities to study the
deep-sea resources in the region. Currently, the study focused on the underwater sea mounts in
the Philippines waters involving researchers from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources.
19. In connection with the assessment fishery resources, SEAFDEC compiled information on
tuna stock assessment in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean based on the analysis at the 7th
Scientific Committee Meeting of the WCPFC. This report was used as a reference during the
Special Tuna Meeting in September 2011 in Songkhla, Thailand to enhance the awareness of
relevant tuna countries in the WCPFC area such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and
Vietnam on importance of stock assessment. In this connection, SEAFDEC was urged to come up
with synthesized information and assist the Southeast Asian countries in conducting stock
assessment on tuna fishery resources.
20. Under the program on “Development of Regional Database for Fishery Management”,
Myanmar requested TD to provide HRD training on database development and processing.
2.5 Addressing international fisheries related issues from a regional perspective
This thrust is aimed at generalizing the regionally common/coordinated approaches by providing

a platform for Member Countries and other relevant organizations to discuss important
international related issues and recommend necessary actions that could be adopted regionally
and sub-regionally, as well as strengthening the SEAFDEC Network for sustainable fisheries. The
two programs under this thrust are as follows:
1) Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to Address International Trade-related

Issues; and
2) Strengthening SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries and IUU Fishing
Related Countermeasures.
21. For the Program on “Assistance for Capacity Building in the Region to Address
International Trade-related Issues”, SEAFDEC was asked to conduct in-depth study on the
impacts of the EC regulations especially on small-scale fisheries, and to develop a methodology
for obtaining data and information on the experiences of Member Countries that already
implemented the EC regulations, in order that positive results could be used as basis for other
countries to comply with and implement such regulations in the future, while negative results
could be used as reference in future discussions and negotiations with EC for possible
adjustment/modification of the regulations. SEAFDEC should therefore convey the regional
concerns to the Meetings of the FAO Sub-committee on Fish Trade and FAO COFI in 2012.
Although the SEAFDEC Secretariat had previously conducted a review on the implementation of
EC regulations in 2009 the result was not very significant because at that time most of the
Member Countries had just started the implementation of the EC regulations. Since SEAFDEC
would compile the updated progress of implementation of the EC regulations in the region, the
Member Countries are requested to provide the necessary inputs for the said analysis.
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22. With regards to catch certification as a requirement for complying with the EC
regulations, SEAFDEC was requested to consider inviting experts from the Member Countries
that had received the EU Evaluation Mission Reports to present their cases and share experiences
during the Regional Technical Consultation (RTC) on International Fisheries Trade-related Issues
in 2012. SEAFDEC was also requested to conduct a study to address the issues on Global Record
of Fishing Vessels as inputs for the forthcoming RTC.
23. SEAFDEC was to provide assistance on the stock assessment of tuna species in Myanmar
waters and for AQD to assist Myanmar in breeding and culture of sea horse, mud crab and sea
cucumber for conservation purposes. However, during the RTC on Addressing Technical Issues
on Selected Commercially-exploited Aquatic Species in October 2011, difficulties were
encountered in collecting quality data from Member Countries which are necessary stock
assessment of certain aquatic species. During the said RTC, the Member Countries were therefore
requested to collect data in a more detailed manner to be used as inputs for stock assessment, after
which SEAFDEC would consult with the relevant Departments for the possible conduct of
activities including stock assessment based on the data and information provided by the Member
Countries.
24. On issues related to combating IUU fishing which are associated with trade measures,
some Member Countries may not be able to comply with some requirements especially on Port
State Measures and traceability. SEAFDEC was therefore asked to coordinate with RPOA-IUU
Secretariat for the development of a guideline on reducing IUU fishing which could be made
compulsory for the region. SEAFDEC was also requested to consider the involvement of experts
to provide substantial recommendations for the Member Countries during the discussion on
relevant issues identified during the RTC.
25. Under the program on “Strengthening SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries and
IUU Fishing Related Countermeasures”, SEAFDEC was asked to enhance coordination with the
ASEAN Tuna Working Group to avoid duplication of efforts. Moreover, since some Member
Countries are not the members of the RPOA-IUU, SEAFDEC should therefore disseminate the
information from the RPOA-IUU discussions to the Member Countries especially regarding the
information on IUU fishing vessels. Myanmar planned to install Vessel Monitoring System
(VMS) on fishing vessels which could be more effective than the GPS since the VMS could
monitor not only IUU fishing vessels but also natural hazards, e.g. storms, the information of
which could be immediately disseminated to the fishers.
2.6 Proposed New FCG/ASSP Programs
26. Three new programs are being proposed for 2012 under the FCG/ASSP mechanism:
1) Climate Change and its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture:
Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food Security;
2) Strategies for Trawl Fisheries Bycatch Management; and
3) Enhance Coastal Community Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood and Coastal
Resource Management.
27. For the program on “Climate Change and its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and
Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food Security”, the ASEAN-US Technical
Assistance and Training Facility (AU-TATF) has agreed to support the conduct of an initial
meeting in February 2012 to discuss and formulate the activities to be undertaken under this
program. However, financial support from the AU-TATF would still be discussed during the said
initial meeting.
28. In relation to this program, Myanmar has formed a new environment commission to
assess the significant indicators that could determine the impacts of climate change in biology,
habitats, migration, unseasonal disease occurrence, and aquaculture. In addition, the Department
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of Fisheries of Myanmar has mandated the various levels of the fisheries sector to also monitor
sudden changes in fisheries as result of climate change.
29. The program on “Strategies for Trawl Fisheries Bycatch Management” supported by
FAO/GEF with SEAFDEC as the regional facilitating unit and executing partner, is now
operational and the inception meeting of the project will be conducted in early 2012
30. Since the program on “Enhance Coastal Community Resilience for Sustainable
Livelihood and Coastal Resource Management” is expected to be officially approved for funding
by the IDB, the ASEAN Secretariat will coordinate with the SEAFDEC Secretariat and the
eligible countries to complete the remaining process of the project implementation in 2012.
Non-Funded Programs
31. As recommended by the 19th ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi),
the list of non-funded programs would be removed from the FCG/ASSP programs.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 34th MEETING OF SEAFDEC PROGRAM

COMMITTEE FOR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS UNDER
ASEAN-SEAFDEC FCG MECHANISM
32. Regarding the Implementation of the 2011 Resolution and Plan of Action, SEAFDEC in
coordination with the Member Countries was requested to facilitate the reporting of the
implementation of the 2011 Plan of Action. A report format highlighting the activities
implemented by the Member Countries should therefore be developed.
33. In order to improve the system of reporting the SEAFDEC Programs, some activities
which are of common interest to Member Countries such as tuna fisheries, IUU fishing, etc.,
could be grouped in the report so that a clearer picture of the status of the activities would be
clearly understood.
IV. REQUIRED ACTION BY THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP (FCG) OF

THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP) MEETING
34. The FCG/ASSP Meeting is requested to consider and comment on the results of program
implementation in 2011 and the proposed programs for 2012, which are also included in the
recommendations made at the 34th Meeting of SEAFDEC Program Committee.
35. The FCG/ASSP Meeting is also requested to endorse the three new programs under the
FCG/ASSP Programs, and identify the respective Lead Country for each project.
36. The FCG/ASSP Meeting is invited to provide suggestions on areas for improvement of
the program formulation and implementation in order to enhance the impacts of the projects and
activities as well as maximize the benefits to the Member Countries.
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Appendix 1 of Annex 5
PROGRAMS UNDER FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (FCG /ASSP)
FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012
Responsible
Program Title 2011 2012
Department
1. Assistance for Capacity Building in the Region to Address
SEC Y Y
International Trade-related Issues
2. Improvement of Statistics and Information for Planning and
SEC Y Y
Management of Fisheries in the ASEAN Region
3. Activities Related to Climate Change and Adaptation in
SEC Y Y1
Southeast Asia with Special Focus on the Andaman Sea
4. ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for
All Dept Y N2
Food Security Towards 2020
5. Strengthening SEAFDEC Network for Sustainable Fisheries
SEC Y Y
and IUU Fishing Related Countermeasures
6. Responsible Fishing Technologies and Practices (Fishing in
TD Y Y
Harmony with Nature)
7. Sustainable Utilization of Potential Fisheries Resources and
TD Y Y
Reduction of Post-harvest Losses
8. Fisheries Resource Survey and Operational Plan for M.V.
TD Y Y
SEAFDEC 2
9. Information Collection of Highly Migratory Species in
TD Y Y
Southeast Asian Waters
10. Deep Sea Fisheries Resources Exploration in the Southeast
TD Y Y
Asia
11. Development of Regional Database for Fishery Management TD Y Y
12. Promotion of Rights-based Fisheries and Co-management
Towards Institutional Building and Participatory Mechanism TD Y Y
for Coastal Fisheries Management
13. Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitats/Fishing
TD Y Y
Grounds through Resource Enhancement
14. Improvement of Information Gathering System for IUU
TD Y Y
Fishing Related Countermeasures in the Southeast Asia
15. Promotion on Fishing License, Boats Registration, and Port TD
Y Y
State Measures (MFRDMD)
16. Human Resource Development for Sustainable Fisheries TD Y Y
17. Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in
MFRD Y Y
Southeast Asia: Biotoxins Monitoring in ASEAN
18. Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN
MFRD Y Y
Region
19. Utilization of Freshwater Fish for Value-added Products MFRD Y Y
20. Tagging Program for Economically important Pelagic Species
MFRDMD Y Y
in the South China Sea and Andaman Sea
21. Research and Management of Sea Turtles in Foraging MFRDMD
Y Y
Habitats in the Southeast Asian Waters (TD)
22. Promotion of Sustainable and Region-oriented Aquaculture AQD Y Y
23. Resource Enhancement of International Threatened and Over-
AQD Y Y
exploited Species in Southeast Asia through Stock Release
24. Accelerating Awareness and Capacity-building in Fish Health
AQD Y Y
Management in Southeast Asia
25. Food Safety of Aquaculture Products in Southeast Asia AQD (MFRD) Y Y
1
The Program completed in 2011, but extended until mid of 2012.
2
The Program completed in 2011.
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Responsible
New Programs 2011 2012
Department
1. Climate Change and Its Impacts on Sustainable Fisheries and
Aquaculture: Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food SEC3 - Y
Security
2. Strategies for Trawl Fisheries Bycatch Management
TD - Y
(REBYC-II CTI)
3. Enhance Coastal Community Resilience for Sustainable
SEC4 - Y
Livelihood and Coastal Resource Management
Responsible
Non-Funded Programs 2011 2012
Department
1. The Use of Indicators for Sustainable Development and
MFRDMD N X
Management of Capture Fisheries in the ASEAN Region
2. Development of Integrated Inland Fisheries Management in
MFRDMD N X
ASEAN Countries
3. Capacity Improvement of Fisheries Community for Fisheries
TD/SEC N X
Management and Alleviation of Poverty
Y = Implementing
N = No activity implemented
X = Removed from the list as recommended by the 19th ASWGFi
3
To be implemented by ASEAN-US Technical Assistance and Trade Facilitation (AU-TATF) in coordination with
SEAFDEC/SEC
4
To be implemented by SEAFDEC Secretariat in coordination with participating ASEAN countries
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Annex 6
SUMMARY OF THE OUTPUTS FROM THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC CONFERENCE ON

SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES FOR FOOD SECURITY TOWARDS 2020
I. INTRODUCTION
The fisheries sector has been widely recognized as an important sector providing substantial
contributions to food security for countries in the Southeast Asian region. With the objective of
addressing important issues pertaining to the sustainable development of fisheries, ASEAN and
SEAFDEC co-organized in November 2001, the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable
Fisheries for Food Security in the New Millennium: “Fish for the People”. During that time, the
“Resolution” and “Plan of Action” on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
Region were adopted by the Ministers responsible for fisheries of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Member Countries. Guided by the 2001 Resolution and Plan of Action, for almost ten years,
ASEAN Member Countries had been implementing activities that address the various issues
towards attaining sustainable development of fisheries with the technical support of SEAFDEC.
During the 31st Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee held in Singapore in November
2008, the PCM discussed and supported SEAFDEC to organize a special event in 2011, with
consideration given to review of the progress and achievements made by countries in the
implementation of the 2001 Resolution and Plan of Action. The concept proposal for the planning
and conduct of the Conference was subsequently formulated by the SEAFDEC Secretariat and
submitted to the 41st Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council held in Fukuoka in April 2009, where the
Council endorsed the concept proposal on the conduct of the said Conference to review the
progress in the implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action as well as to develop the
next decade regional policy direction and plan of action for sustainable fisheries development in
the ASEAN region towards the year 2020.
For the ASEAN side, the concept proposal was discussed and endorsed by the 17th Meeting of the
ASWGFi held in June 2009 in Vietnam. The proposal was subsequently submitted through the
ASEAN channel and eventually endorsed by the 31st AMAF Meeting held in Brunei Darussalam
in November 2009. The AMAF also endorsed the proposal for the conduct of the Ministerial
Meeting and the participation of the ASEAN Senior Officials and Ministers responsible for
fisheries at the Conference; and agreed to provide necessary supports to the preparatory processes
and conduct of the Conference.
With the full support from both the ASEAN and SEAFDEC, the required preparatory processes
were undertaken by ASEAN, SEAFDEC, the Member Countries and several partner
organizations for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference; and the conference was successfully
conducted from 13 to 17 June 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Thailand as the host of the
Conference.
II. OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS
2.1 Objectives of the Conference
The Conference aims to address the concerns on the current fisheries situation and emerging
issues that may impede the sustainable development and the contribution of fisheries to food
security in the Southeast Asian region. Through a series of preparatory processes and technical
consultations, the “Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for
the ASEAN Region Towards 2020”, would be developed for consideration and adoption by the
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ASEAN-SEAFDEC Senior Officials and Ministers responsible for fisheries during the
Conference.
2.2 Expected Outputs
It is expected that the following outputs could be achieved from the preparation and the conduct
of the Conference:
1) “Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
Region Towards 2020”, which will be used as policy principle by the ASEAN countries in
achieving sustainable fisheries for food security in the coming decade;
2) Concept Notes on the Conference Follow-up Program (5-year plan) in line with the Decade
Resolution and Plan of Action;
3) Awareness building of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries and the Conference
participants on issues related to sustainable fisheries and food security; and
4) Reinforced ASEAN solidarity and closer cooperation in the field of fisheries in accordance
with the implementation of ASEAN Charter in Realization of the ASEAN Community by
2015.
III. PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES
3.1 Conference Preparatory Works
During the 31st Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee in 2008, the PCM supported
SEAFDEC to organize a special event with consideration on review of the progress and
achievements made by countries in the implementation of the 2001 Resolution and Plan of
Action. SEAFDEC Secretariat therefore developed the proposal for the conduct of the
Conference to review such progress as well as to develop the next decade regional policy
direction and plan of action for sustainable fisheries development. The proposal was supported by
SEAFDEC Council during its 41st Meeting, and ASEAN during the 31st AMAF Meeting in 2009.
After that, several preparatory processes had been undertaken.
Several technical consultations were conducted at the regional, sub-regional and national levels,
involving fisheries-related organizations/agencies and stakeholders, of which the outputs had
serve as technical inputs for the planning and conduct of the Technical Session of the Conference,
as well as for the development of the Draft Resolution and Plan of Action for further
consideration by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries. In addition to technical preparatory
works, several administrative preparatory works were also undertaken by SEAFDEC, ASEAN
and the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries in preparation and conduct of the Conference.
The important events/discussions related to the preparatory works for the Conference is shown in
Appendix 1.
3.2 The Conference Proper
Based on the preparatory works undertaken by SEAFDEC, ASEAN and the Member Countries;
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference was successfully organized on 13-17 June 2011 at the Sofitel
Centara Grand Bangkok Hotel, Thailand, with the Department of Fisheries, Thailand as host of
the Conference. The Inaugural and Technical Sessions of the Conference was attended by more
than 500 participants and fisheries experts from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries as
well as from other parts of the world, regional and international organizations, and the Senior
Officials and Ministers responsible for fisheries of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries.
The detailed Conference Program appears as Appendix 2. The major sessions/events include:
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a) Inaugural Session
The Inaugural Session was organized in the morning of 13 June 2011. The Session was attended
by national delegates and representatives from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries,
officials of ASEAN, SEAFDEC and partner organizations, resource persons for the Technical
Session, the Conference participants and invited guests. The Opening Ceremony was presided
over by H.E. the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, Mr. Theera Wongsamut.
Also presented during the opening ceremony were the Director-General of the Department of
Fisheries of Thailand, the Secretary-General of SEAFDEC, and the representative of the
Secretary-General of the ASEAN Secretariat. After the opening of the Conference by H.E. Mr.
Theera, keynote addresses were provided by ASEAN, DOF Thailand and FAO in order to
provide participants the background picture on various aspects relevant to sustainable
development of fisheries of the region.
b) Technical Session
The Technical Session was organized under full responsibility of SEAFDEC in the afternoon of
13 June until morning of 16 June 2011. The participation of 5 representatives from each ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Member Countries, plus additional 5 more from each CLMV countries was supported
by SEAFDEC to attend in the Technical Session of the Conference (using the ASEAN
Foundation and Japanese Trust Fund budgets, respectively). Several regional/international
organizations including SEAFDEC and other partner organizations also supported the
participation of approximately hundred resource persons to provide technical inputs under this
Session. The Session comprises:
Plenary I: Challenges and Vision on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the
ASEAN Region
Thematic Panel Sessions

i) Enhancing Governance in Fishery Management (led by MFRDMD)
ii) Sustainable Aquaculture Development (led by AQD)
iii) Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (led by TD)
iv) Post-harvest and Safety of Fish and Fisheries Products (led by MFRD)
v) Emerging Requirements for Trade in Fish and Fisheries Products (led by
Secretariat)
vi) Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Towards Food Security (led by TD)
vii) Livelihood among Fishing Communities and Prospects of Employment in
Fisheries-related Activities (led by TD)
viii) Sustaining Food Supply from Inland Fisheries (led by MFRDMD)
Plenary II: Overview of Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020
Plenary III: Fisheries Cooperation in the ASEAN Region : Vision of Cooperation in the
Region Towards 2020
The Session deliberately discussed several fisheries-related issues/challenges and successfully

come up with conclusion and recommendations, which were summarized as appears as Appendix
3. This was reported to the subsequent Senior Officials Session in order to serve as a basis for the
adoption of the Plan of Action, as well as to serve as reference for future implementation of the
Resolution and Plan of Action by Member Countries and relevant institutions.
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c) Senior Officials Session
The Senior Officials Session for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference was held on 16 June 2011 in
Bangkok, Thailand, comprising the Meeting of the Senior Officials Plus Three, and the Senior
Officials Meetings. The Session was attended by the Senior Officials responsible for fisheries of
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries, and representative from the Plus Three countries
(only Japan attended), as well as representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and SEAFDEC.
After thoroughly reviewing the draft Plan of Action, the SOM endorsed the “Plan of Action on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020” (Appendix 4).
The SOM then reviewed and supported the ASEAN Programme Concept Note on Sustainable
Fisheries for Food Security: 2011-2015 (Appendix 5) to support the future implementation of the
Plan of Action. In addition, The SOM also considered the draft “Resolution” for further
endorsement by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Ministers responsible for fisheries at the subsequent
Ministerial Session.
d) Ministerial Session
The Ministerial Session for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference was held on 17 June 2011. While
recognizing the importance of the fisheries sector in the ASEAN region and the role it plays in
building the ASEAN Community, and having considered the conclusions and recommendations
developed through a series of preparatory processes and during the Conference proper, and Senior
Officials Meetings, the Ministers adopted the “Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020” (Appendix 6). After endorsing the Resolution,
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Ministers and Representatives at the Ministerial Meeting expressed their
commitment of support to the implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action in the
ASEAN region. Then, representatives from SEAFDEC, FAO, Private Sector and Civil Society
Organization also delivered Statements with regards to future cooperation on sustainable fisheries
for food security for the ASEAN region.
e) Technical Exhibitions
The SEAFDEC Member Countries took part in arranging their respective Technical Exhibition to
showcase their respective activities and achievements towards enhancing the contribution of
fisheries to food security and poverty alleviation. SEAFDEC also had a booth which displayed its
achievements and activities implemented by the SEAFDEC Secretariat and four Technical
Departments, specifically those in line with the thematic areas of the Conference.
f) Display of Best Drawings
As part of the Conference, national drawing contests were held by the respective SEAFDEC
Member Countries, for children under 15 years old, under the broad theme of “Fisheries for Food
Security: Adaptation to a Changing Environment”. The main objective of the drawing contest is
to raise awareness among the youth on the current deteriorating state of the resources as well as
the impact of the changing environment and the need to conserve the fishery resources for this
and future generations. The four best drawings from each Member Country were also displayed
during the Conference.
g) Side Meetings
Several side meetings were conducted by a number of institutions/organizations in conjunction

with the Thematic Panel Sessions as shown below:
i) Global Food Production and Aquaculture including the launching of the Report on Blue
Frontiers: Managing the Environmental Costs of Aquaculture (WorldFish Center, 14 June
2011)
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ii) International Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security - a practical value chain
approach (Marine Institute (MI) of the Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada), 14
June 2011)
iii) Area Capability Approach for Harmonizing Ecosystem Health and Rural Development
(Tokai University (Japan), 14 June 2011)
iv) European Union Research Funding Opportunities in Fisheries and Aquaculture: FP7
Information and Matchmaking Session (European Commission and the SEA-EU-NET
Project, 14 June 2011)
v) Private Sector Roles on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security (ASEAN-US Technical
Assistance and Training Facility (AU-TATF), 15 June 2011)
vi) Small-scale Fisheries Guidelines Development Process (FAO, 15 June 2011)
h) Excursion Programs
Post-Conference Study Tour Program was also arranged for interested participants and their
accompanying guests for a minimal fee as shown below:
i) Pomprachul, Samut Prakan Province (half-day on 16 June 2011) – observing traditional
shrimp processing, mangrove forests, and eco-friendly shrimp farming
ii) Ayothaya Floating Market, Ayutthaya Province (half-day on 16 June 2011) --
sightseeing/shopping and watching Thai traditional shows
iii) Petchburi Province (full-day on 17 June 2011) – observing small-scale traditional fishing
in the mouth of Bang Taboon River, and activities in One Tambon One Product or OTOP
iv) Ratchaburi Province (full-day on 17 June 2011) – observing Damnoen Saduak Floating
Market, “Phra Pathom Chedi” (biggest Pagoda in Thailand), and watching Thai cultural
shows and elephant demonstration
3.3 Post-Conference Activities
After the completion of the Conference, relevant activities have been undertaken by SEAFDEC
aiming to widen the awareness and follow-up the outputs of the Conference, as follows:
1. Organization of the Inception Workshop on Follow-up Activities to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020. The Inception
Workshop was organized on 4-5 July 2011, Bangkok, Thailand to: i) enhance the awareness
of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries, relevant agencies/institutions/organizations and
donor agencies on the Resolution and Plan adopted at the Conference; ii) Review the existing
activities/initiatives undertaken in the Southeast Asian region in line with the Resolution and
Plan of Action; and iii) Facilitate the planning and implementation of activities by relevant
agencies, institutions and organizations at various levels in line with the Resolution and Plan
of Action in coordinated and harmonized manner.
2. Production/dissemination of publications to promote and enhance the implementation of the

outputs from the Conference, namely:
i) Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
Region Towards 2020 (completed);
ii) Proceedings Volume I: The Conference Proceedings – publishes the summary outputs
from the Conference together with all annexes, except technical papers that were
presented during the Thematic Panel Sessions of the Conference; and
iii) Proceedings Volume II: Thematic Panel Sessions – publishes the Conference outputs
together with the papers presented during the Panel Sessions.
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IV. OUTPUTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Through the technical preparatory process and the conduct of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Conference, the Conference has successfully addressed the concerns on the current fisheries
situation and emerging issues/challenges that may impede the sustainable development and the
contribution of fisheries to food security in the Southeast Asian region. The Conference has also
successfully come up with conclusion and recommendations from the Technical Session;
adoption of the Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region
Towards 2020, and the Concept Notes on the Conference Follow-up Program (5-year plan) by the
Senior Official Session; and adoption of the Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 by the Ministerial Session of the Conference.
Through the preparatory processes and the Conference proper, awareness has been raised among
ASEAN Member Countries and participants on the important fisheries-related issues/challenges
that may impact sustainable development of fisheries of the region. The Conference also
successfully paved the way for enhancing of closer cooperation and partnership among the
ASEAN countries, relevant regional/international organizations and stakeholders in the future
implementation of activities to support sustainable development of fisheries and food security for
the ASEAN region.
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IMPORTANT EVENTS/DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO

THE PREPARATORY WORKS FOR THE CONFERENCE
Box 1. Chronology of Activities Related to the Conference

Date Activities/Events By
November 2008 The PCM supported SEAFDEC to conduct a special event in 31st SEAFDEC PCM
2011, and recommended SEAFDEC Secretariat to prepare in Singapore
more detailed proposal for further discussion.
April 2009 The SEAFDEC Council endorsed the proposal to organize the 41st SEAFDEC Council
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries Meeting in Fukuoka,
Development Towards 2020, and requested that the proposal Japan
also be submitted to the 17th ASWGFi for consideration and
support from ASEAN side.
June 2009 The ASWGFi supported the proposal of SEAFDEC for the 17th ASWGFi Meeting
conduct of the Conference. in Vietnam
November 2009 The AMAF endorsed the proposal of SEAFDEC for the Prep SOM 31st AMAF,
conduct of the Conference including the program and SOM-9th AMAF Plus
preparatory works and the plan for conduct of Ministerial Three, and 31st AMAF
Session and the participation of Senior Officials and Ministers in Brunei Darussalam
responsible for fisheries of the ASEAN Member Countries to
the Conference.
November 2009 The Conference Organizing Committee discussed the detailed 1st Meeting of the
structure, work plan, date and venue, required technical and Organizing Committee
administrative preparatory works for the Conference, and other for the Conference
related matters.
November 2009 The PCM endorsed the plans and progress in the preparation of 32nd SEAFDEC PCM
the Conference. in Kota Kinabalu,
Malaysia
November 2009 The FCG/ASSP endorsed the plans and progress of the 12th FCG/ASSP Meeting
preparation of the Conference including the date and venue to in Kota Kinabalu,
be on 13-17 June 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand, the Conference Malaysia
logo, the work plan and the required administrative and
technical preparatory works. The Meeting further discussed the
detailed structure, required preparatory works by Member
Countries, and financial resources to support the preparation
and conduct of the Conference.
January 2010 First Press Conference for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference SEAFDEC Secretariat
was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
February 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on International Fisheries- SEAFDEC Secretariat
related Issues was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
February 2010 The Technical Sub-Committee Meeting for the ASEAN- SEAFDEC Secretariat
SEAFDEC Conference discussed technical programs
(inaugural session and technical plenary/panel sessions) and
technical preparatory works to be undertaken by SEAFDEC
Secretariat, Departments and Member Countries.
March 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture SEAFDEC/AQD
in Southeast Asia Towards 2020 was organized in Bangkok,
Thailand.
April 2010 The SEAFDEC Council endorsed the plan and progress in the 42nd SEAFDEC Council
preparations for the Conference. Meeting in Luang
Prabang, Lao PDR
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June 2010 The ASWGFi endorsed the plan and progress in the 18th ASWGFi Meeting
preparations for the Conference and requested SEAFDEC to in Vietnam
prepare Conference promotional video to be launched at the
32nd AMAF Meeting. The ASWGFi also discussed and agreed
that drafting of the Resolution and Plan of Action to be
adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Ministers should be
undertaken by the ASEAN Member Countries through the
ASEAN mechanism of ASWGFi with SEAFDEC providing
the technical support if required.
July 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on Issues Related to Post- SEAFDEC/MFRD
harvest and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products was organized
in Singapore.
August 2010 2nd Press Conference for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference SEAFDEC Secretariat
was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
September Regional Expert Consultation on Managing Fishing Capacity SEAFDEC-Sida Project
2010 to Combat IUU Fishing was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
October 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on Sustainable Fisheries SEAFDEC/TD and
Management was organized in Samut Prakan, Thailand. MFRDMD
October 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on Traceability Systems for SEAFDEC/MFRD
Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region was organized in
Singapore.
October 2010 The AMAF endorsed the plan and progress in the preparations Prep SOM 32nd AMAF,
for the Conference; the revision of the Conference sub-title to SOM-10th AMAF Plus
“Fish for the People 2020: Adaptation to a Changing Three, and 32nd AMAF
Environment”; the Conference structure and program in Cambodia
including the conduct of FSOM and FSOM+3 Meeting; and
the promotional video for the Conference.
November 2010 Regional Technical Consultation on Adaptation to a Changing SEAFDEC Secretariat
of Environment was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
November 2010 First Sub-regional Public-Private Sector Dialogue on ASEAN
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture was organized in Bali,
Indonesia.
November 2010 Second Sub-regional Public-Private Sector Dialogue on ASEAN
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture was organized in
Bangkok, Thailand.
November 2010 The PCM requested SEAFDEC to provide the ASEAN 33rd SEAFDEC PCM
Secretariat and Member Countries the outputs from the in Bangkok, Thailand
Regional Technical Consultations and Sub-regional
Public/Private Sector Dialogues, the analysis of the progress
and achievements of implementation by the Member Countries
of the 2001 Resolution and Plan of Action, as well as outputs
from National Seminars conducted by the respective countries.
This is in order to provide a basis for the development of the
Resolution and Plan of Action by countries as agreed at the
18th ASWGFi Meeting.
December 2010 The FCG/ASSP endorsed the plans and progress of the 13th FCG/ASSP Meeting
preparation of the Conference, including the revision of the in Bangkok, Thailand
Conference sub-title to “Fish for the People 2020: Adaptation
to a Changing Environment”. To support the drafting of
Resolution and Plan of Action by countries as agreed at the
18th ASWGFi, the FCG/ASSP requested Brunei as the
Chairperson of the ASWGFi to issue letter request SEAFDEC
to support in the preparation of the First Draft Resolution and
Plan of Action. The Meeting also requested ASEAN to support
resource person; and further discuss the process/timeframe in
the preparation of the Resolution and Plan of Action.
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January 2011 Regional Technical Consultation on International Fisheries- SEAFDEC Secretariat
related Issues was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
February 2011 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Consultation on Drafting the Resolution SEAFDEC and ASEAN
and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security
for the ASEAN Region was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
Early March SEAFDEC circulated the Draft Resolution and Plan of Action SEAFDEC Secretariat
2011 for consideration by Member Countries.
April 2011 The Council endorsed the plans and progress of the preparation 43rd SEAFDEC Council
of the Conference. The Council provided amendments and the Meeting in Malacca,
comments on the Resolution and Plan of Action to be Malaysia
conveyed to the 19th ASWGFi.
April 2011 The Preparatory Meeting for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC ASEAN, Siem Reap,
Conference was organized to discuss the progress of the Cambodia
preparation of the Conference, and to finalize the Draft
Resolution and Plan of Action before further consideration by
the ASWGFi.
April 2011 The ASWGFi endorsed the plans and progress of the 19th ASWGFi Meeting
preparation of the Conference. The ASWGFi also discussed in Seam Reap, Cambodia
and endorsed the Final Draft Resolution and Plan of Action to
be considered by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC SOM and Ministers
during the Conference.
June 2011 Final Press Conference for the ASEAN-SEAFDEC SEAFDEC Secretariat
Conference was organized in Bangkok, Thailand.
13-17 June The ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries SEAFDEC, ASEAN and
2011 for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People 2020: DOF Thailand
Adaptation to a Changing Environment” organized in
Bangkok, Thailand.
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THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
13 June 2011
09.00-10.30 INAUGURAL SESSION
 Opening of the Conference
- Introductory Remarks by Dr. Chumnarn Pongsri, the Secretary-General of SEAFDEC
- Introductory Remarks by Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, on behalf of the Secretary-General of
ASEAN
- Welcome Remarks by Dr. Somying Piumsombun, the Director-General of the
Department of Fisheries of Thailand
- Opening Address by His Excellency Mr. Theera Wongsamut, the Minister of Agriculture
and Cooperatives of Thailand
 Photography Session
10.30-11.00 Coffee/Tea Break
11.00-12.00  Keynote Speeches

- Fisheries and ASEAN Community Building, by Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn from ASEAN
Secretariat
- Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation and Socio-economic Well-being of Fishers, by Dr.
Somying Piumsombun, Director-General, Department of Fisheries, Thailand
- Fisheries and New Emerging Issues, by Dr. Lahsen Ababouch FAO
 Introduction of the framework and arrangements of the Technical Session
12.00-14.00 Lunch Break
14.00-17.00 TECHNICAL SESSION

Plenary I:
 ASEAN Fisheries: Status, Trends, and Vision and Challenges by Dato’ Ahamad Subki bin
Mahmood, Chairperson of SEAFDEC Council for 2011-2012
 ASEAN Fisheries Towards 2020: Challenges and Vision, by Dr. Simon Funge-Smith,
FAO/APFIC
 Open Forum for Plenary Discussion
19.00-22.00 Reception Dinner
14 June 2011 (four panels run simultaneously)

09.00-17.30 Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Theme 4:
Enhancing Sustainable Ecosystem Approach Post-harvest and
Governance in Aquaculture to Fisheries Safety of Fish and
Fishery Management Development Fisheries Products
17.30-20.00 Side Meeting Side Meeting

By WorldFish Center By MI, Canada;
Tokai Univ., Japan;
and EC & SEA-EU-
NET Project
15 June 2011 (four panels run simultaneously)

09.00-17.30 Theme 5: Theme 6: Theme 7: Theme 8:
Emerging Climate Change Livelihood among Sustaining Food
Requirements for Adaptation and Fishing Communities Supply from Inland
Trade in Fish and Mitigation Towards and Prospects of Fisheries
Fisheries Products Food Security Employment in
Fisheries-related
Activities
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17.30-20.00 Side Meeting Side Meeting

By AU-TATF II By FAO, Rome
16 June 2011
09.00-12.00 Plenary II: Overview of Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020
 Summary of Outputs – Sustainable Aquaculture Development (AQD Chief)
 Summary of Outputs – Marine Fisheries Management (MFRDMD Chief)
 Summary of Outputs – Post-harvest and Safety of Fish and Fisheries Products (MFRD
Chief)
 Summary of Outputs – Planning and Information, and Regional and International Policy
Formulation (SEAFDEC/TD)
 Summary of Outputs – Emerging Requirements for Trade of Fish and Fishery Products
(SEAFDEC Policy and Program Coordinator)
 Summary of Outputs – Inland Fisheries Management (MRC Fisheries Programme)
Plenary III: Fisheries Cooperation in the ASEAN Region - Vision of Cooperation in the
Region Towards 2020
 The Government of Japan
 ASEAN Foundation
 United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
 Asia-Pacific Fisheries Commission (APFIC)
 The WorldFish Center
 Mekong River Commission (MRC) Fisheries Programme
 Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project
 Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
SENIOR OFFICIALS SESSION

13.30-14.30  Senior Officials Plus Three Meeting for the Half-day Excursion Programs
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference (Closed
Session)
14.30-17.00  Senior Officials Meeting for the ASEAN-

SEAFDEC Conference (Closed Session)
17 June 2011
MINISTERIAL SESSION
09.00-10.00  Inauguration Session (By Invitation) Full-day Excursion Programs
10.00-12.00  Ministerial Meeting for the ASEAN-

SEAFDEC Conference (Closed Session)
13.30-15.00  Joint Press Statement for the ASEAN-

SEAFDEC Ministerial Session (By
Invitation)
 Statement by Stakeholders (By Invitation)
 Press Conference (By Invitation)
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SUMMARY OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE TECHNICAL SESSION

(Presented by SEAFDEC to the Senior Officials Session on 16 June 2011)
The Technical Sessions were organized with the objective of reviewing the fisheries situation and
emerging issues that could impede sustainable fisheries development and tend to hinder the
contribution of fisheries to food security and affect the well-being of people in the Southeast
Asian region as well as identifying the key conclusions and recommendations that could address
those issues and concerns. More than 530 participants and resource persons including those from
international, regional organizations, institutions, government agencies, and stakeholders from 23
countries around the world attended to the Technical Sessions. With sustainability of fisheries for
food security in the ASEAN region as the main focus of the discussions and deliberations, the
outputs of the technical sessions which could be grouped into 8 thematic areas, are summarized as
follows:
1) ENHANCING GOVERNANCE IN FISHERY MANAGEMENT
In order to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN countries to achieve sustainable fisheries over the
next decade it has become necessary for the countries to strengthen their fisheries governance by
evaluating the current constraints and accommodating international concerns. Governments
should therefore address the priority issues in fisheries governance such as over-capacity and
effective governance arrangement that support the coexistence of small-scale and large-scale
fisheries taking into consideration the fact that governance of these two types of fisheries should
be approached from the holistic point of view and going beyond management of fisheries but
other livelihood opportunities and calling for a broad framework like integrated coastal. Co-
management is necessary as the common focus of management to ensure wider participation and
increase the potential ability of the resource utilization, where the development of new
institutional and organizational arrangements for co-management is necessary. The movement of
the ASEAN towards a building single ASEAN community further necessitates the strengthening
of governance mechanisms within the fisheries sector in the ASEAN countries. Thus,
governments should move away from directive-based management to consultative management
leading to a more open, accountable, transparent and autonomous management process.
2) SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Aquaculture production has grown progressively over the last two decades while at the same time
capture fisheries production has declined or stagnated, but the inter-dependence of these two
fisheries sectors is further illustrated by the growing demand for fish meal and fish oil in the
production of aquafeeds. This demand issue could be addressed by implementing efficient feed
management to reduce feed cost by as much as 50% and consequently reduce environmental
impact. Thus, there is the need for enabling policies for aquaculture operations especially those
by the small-holder farmers to adopt better aquaculture practices. Governments should also be
engaged in the development of high health and diseases resistant broodstock to facilitate access of
good quality seeds by small-scale farmers. The countries should also support the coordinated
regional initiatives that will continuously monitor new and emerging diseases in order to prevent
and control serious disease outbreaks.
3) ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO FISHERIES
There has been a growing awareness of the need for fisheries related activities to be undertaken in
a more environmental sensitive manner that minimizes the undesirable environmental
consequences of fishing practices. Ecosystem approach to fisheries management has been seen as
means to minimize habitat damage, changes in food chains in natural ecosystems, and loss of
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biological diversity. Governments should therefore integrate ecosystem approach in the

management of the fisheries sector, promote networking and develop plans of action on the
reduction of impacts of fishing on the environment, and develop and establish inter-agency
collaboration (fisheries, environment, tourism) as well as within fisheries agency cooperation to
promote the concept of ecosystem approach to fisheries in the ASEAN region. Recognize the
value of “local commons” to work towards improving habitat and fish production where “front of
sea is one‟s own garden under one‟s responsibility, and fish is one‟s own property to be
conserved for next generation”.
4) POST-HARVEST AND SAFETY OF FISH AND FISHERIES PRODUCTS
To ensure the optimal utilization of fish catch and the safety of fish and fisheries products for
consumers and for export, all countries would have to invest in the development of appropriate
infrastructure as well as safe and wholesome fish and fisheries production based on the
application of effective control and production procedures at all levels along the chain of
production from catch to the consumer. This would involve cooperation among all relevant
government authorities and working with producers at all levels from small-scale fishers to large-
scale commercial enterprises.
5) EMERGING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE OF FISH AND FISHERY

PRODUCTS
The emerging issues that affect international fish trade had been increasing. These include
globalization of trade with focus on consumer protection considering the much greater movement
of goods and services both within the region and globally, requirements of sustainability of
fisheries and aquaculture production considering the adverse environmental impacts of fisheries
related activities and the quality of food and food products derived from the fisheries sector, and
effects of climate change. Compliance to the quality and safety standards and requirements with
consistency becomes an obligation to be able continue trading fish and fish products. For the
ASEAN region, such standards and requirements should be harmonized considering equivalence,
including equal application of tariffs to all ASEAN countries in order that the countries in the
ASEAN region could continue providing huge quantity of fish and fisheries products in the world
market as well as sustain the competitive position of ASEAN fish and fishery products in the
world markets.
6) ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Considerable international attention has focused on the potential impacts of climate change and
the need for countries to adapt to changing climates in the future. Despite such attention the
scientific ability to predict future changes in weather, climate and ocean circulation is limited and
the nature of potential impacts on fish stocks and the ecosystems upon which they depend is thus
even more difficult to foresee. Governments should therefore address the need to ensure that
fisheries aspects are incorporated in the national action plans on response to climate change and
integrate climate change into fisheries policy and habitat management program framework, and
build up adaptive capacity of people dependent and involved in fisheries-related activities to cope
with changing environment, including effects causes by climate change.
7) LIVELIHOOD AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES AND PROSPECTS OF

EMPLOYMENT IN FISHERIES RELATED ACTIVITIES
The decreasing trends of catch in many small scale fisheries and overcapacity of the fishing fleet,
would oblige the ASEAN governments to integrate policy for livelihood improvement at the local
(households) to national levels with overall water resource planning strategy and development
programs, and support directions for diversification of community-based livelihoods in fishing
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communities within (fish processing) and outside fisheries (textile/batik, local business,
microfinance) while maintaining sustainable use of resources. Governments should also
recognize and improve the social aspect of fishery modernization (choice of technology, labor
access to capital and credit access to fishing ground), and promote equity including gender equity,
sustainability of human well being, respect for human rights, welfare those who are dependent on
fisheries. Thus, the regional guidelines on decent work in fisheries sector as well as on labor
standards and practices should be formulated to manage both national and migrant workers
working onboard vessels. There is also the need to promote and ensure that safety at sea aspects
are addressed by governments and incorporated in policies while monitoring and control of the
status and use of small scale fishing vessels should be improved.
8) SUSTAINING FOOD SUPPLY FROM INLAND FISHERIES
Inland capture fisheries play a significant role in food security both in urban and rural areas of
ASEAN countries and these resources are likely to come under increasing pressure in the future
due to the increasing population in the region. Inland fisheries should therefore be given more
attention to ensure local food security in the rural areas. Governments should therefore identify
appropriate management strategies for inland fisheries development and align these with national
poverty alleviation approaches, strengthen collaboration among concerned agencies to maintain
the ecological health of water bodies and the connectivity of the habitats, and promote alternative
livelihood especially during seasonal flooding/drought. Promote, in policy development as well
as in practice, the rights-based approach in fisheries that goes beyond mere access limits, basing
development strategies on peoples‟ claims to their basic entitlements, such as enough food,
decent work, freedom from oppression and the right to a dignified life.
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PLAN OF ACTION ON SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES FOR

FOOD SECURITY FOR THE ASEAN REGION TOWARDS 2020
(Adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Senior Officials on 16 June 2011)
On the occasion of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food

Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People 2020: Adaptation to a Changing Environment”,
the Senior Officials of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries met in Bangkok, Thailand on 16
June 2011.
Guided by the Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region
Towards 2020, and the need to enhance collaboration among government agencies that have
responsibility for fisheries and fisheries-related issues in order to harmonize policies, plans and
activities that support sustainable fisheries, food security and safety at the national and regional
levels, the Senior Officials adopted the following Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for
Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 to be used as a guideline to develop
programs, projects and activities for the implementation of the Resolution.
A. PLANNING AND INFORMATION
1. Integrate the planning of marine capture fisheries, inland capture fisheries and the
aquaculture sub-sectors to promote the sustainable development of the fisheries sector,
including harvesting and post-harvest in both capture fisheries and aquaculture;
2. Strengthen the capacity to plan for sustainable fisheries in the context of changing socio-
economic and ecological environments through the mobilization of the most up-to-date
data and information and the provision of appropriate policy summaries for decision
makers;
3. Strengthen national statistical mechanisms for fisheries and aquaculture and the exchange
of statistical data and related information. Include other non-routine data and information
such as fish consumption surveys as well as mobilizing local and indigenous knowledge
with the aim of improving the valuation of fisheries and monitoring their performance, to
address the needs of the ecosystem approach to fisheries and adaptation to climate change;
4. Enhance regional fishery information systems and mechanisms to facilitate sharing,

exchange and compilation of statistics and information that are required at the sub-regional
and regional level and apply, where appropriate, regionally standardized definitions and
classifications for statistical data to facilitate regional compilation, analysis and data
exchange;
5. Coordinate, decentralize and enhance the sharing of relevant statistics and information of
fisheries-related statistical data and information between the national fisheries and other
authorities including those responsible for food security, environment, trade, aquaculture,
water resources, agriculture/forestry, wetlands, migration/employment and rural
development;
6. Further develop simple and practical indicators in support of planning and monitoring of
sustainable fisheries;
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B. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
7. Regularly review, update and strengthen national fisheries policy, legal and institutional
frameworks through consultation and engagement of government agencies, the private
sector, fishers, civil society and other relevant stakeholders;
8. Accelerate the development of fisheries management plans based on an ecosystem

approach, as a basis for fisheries conservation and management;
9. Take measures to prevent unauthorized fishing and eliminate the use of illegal fishing
practices by building awareness of their adverse impacts, strengthening law enforcement,
developing and promoting responsible and selective fishing gears and practices, enforcing
regulations and encouraging alternative means of livelihoods;
10. Establish and implement comprehensive policies for an ecosystem approach to fisheries
management through effective systems (i) to provide licenses to fish (boats, gear and
people); (ii) for community fishing rights/rights-based fisheries; (iii) that provide for the
development of supporting legal and institutional frameworks; (iv) encourage and
institutional cooperation; and (v) that aid in streamlining co-management;
11. Adopt co-management at all levels and with all relevant stakeholders in the process of
planning and policy formulation for management, conservation and rehabilitation of
habitats and protective geographical features, as well as policy formulation on the use and
management of natural and human resources to ensure that climate change responses are
integrated into fisheries policy frameworks;
12. Strengthen the capacity of fisheries communities and the capability of fisheries-related
organizations, NGOs and the private sector to better implement necessary actions towards
enabling the communities and local organizations to increase resilience, improve
livelihoods, alleviate poverty, adopt alternative livelihoods adapt to climate change in
support of achieving sustainable development, and encourage the participation of women
and youth groups in the process;
13. Enhance and promote the participation of local communities, fisheries associations and
other stakeholders in fisheries management and co-management. In addition, communities
should take part in fisheries and stock assessments by providing data, local ecological
knowledge, and status of the stocks;
14. Raise awareness of the need to develop financial incentives, especially for small-scale
stakeholders and cooperatives, e.g. micro-credit, with national and regional institutional
assistance for the responsible development of fisheries enterprises and developmental
activities that will optimize socio-economic returns and food security;
15. Increase the efficient use of the alternative energy sources and reduce the use of carbon
fossil energy by using appropriate fishing gear and fishing boats designs in fishing
operations;
16. Encourage good and appropriate employment practices in accordance with domestic laws
and regulations;
17. Develop guidelines and enhance the capacity of relevant authorities and communities to
collaboratively resolve conflict with other stakeholders and with other competing users of
resources;
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18. Investigate the potential of under-utilized fisheries resources and promote their exploitation
in a precautionary manner based upon analysis of the best available scientific information;
19. Enhance joint ASEAN programmes to better protect the livelihoods of small-scale
producers and for a more equitable distributions of benefits gained from both intra and
extra regional trade of fish and fishery products;
20. Adjust existing programs to take into consideration the effects of climate change, focusing
on the programs for (i) managing fisheries and habitats; (ii) reducing fishing capacity and
combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; (iii) strengthening local
organizations; and (iv) promoting safety at sea and other priority areas. Develop indicators
and reporting measures to assess how actions of the programs build resilience to climate
change;
MARINE FISHERIES
21. Strengthen regional and national policy and legislation to implement measures and
activities to combat IUU fishing, including the development and implementation of
national plans of action to combat IUU fishing, and promote the awareness and
understanding of international and regional instruments and agreements through
information dissemination campaigns;
22. Establish and strengthen regional and sub-regional coordination on fisheries management
and efforts to combat IUU fishing including the development of regional/sub-regional
Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) networks;
23. Facilitate consultative dialogue among fisheries legal officers to share, at the sub-
regional/regional level, perspectives of the respective legal and regulatory framework in
terms of developing MCS-networks and to implement efforts to combating IUU fishing;
24. Build up capacity among Member Countries, including functions for regional and sub-
regional cooperation, to effectively meet the requirements of Port State measures and Flag
State responsibilities;
25. Conduct research on the impacts of various gear types and methods, including light fishing,
trawls and push nets, on ecosystems and populations of aquatic animals and also the effects
of fishing vessel discharges and waste disposal on marine ecosystems, to promote the use
of selective fishing gears and sustainable devices;
26. Take reference from the FAO International Guidelines on Managing By-catch and
Reducing Discards, where applicable, to identify and find solutions to ASEAN by-catch
problems, including the excessive catch of juvenile fish;
27. Optimize the use of inshore waters through resource enhancement programs such as
promoting the installation of artificial reefs and structures, encouraging coordinated and
effective planning for coastal fisheries management programs, undertaking environmental
impact assessment studies, restocking of commercially important fish species, as
appropriate, and give priority to human resources development for the implementation of
such programs;
28. Ensure the inclusion of fisheries objectives in the management plans of future Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs) and promote the adoption and use of the refugia concept in line
with the ASEAN/SEAFDEC Regional Guideline on the use of Fisheries Refugia in Capture
Fisheries Management, where appropriate;
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29. Recognizing the different management approaches that are required, sustainably manage
major critical coastal habitats, such as mangroves, coral reefs and sea grasses; and develop
and disseminate information and guidance on appropriate tools and interventions;
30. Strengthen efforts to address safety at sea, including considerations of working conditions
and socio-economic development, and ensure that these considerations are addressed by all
concerned authorities while improving monitoring and control of the status of conditions,
especially on small fishing boats;
31. Assess the possible impact of government subsidies on fisheries, particularly the impact on
the special requirements and the needs of small-scale fisheries in the region.
INLAND FISHERIES
32. Establish and implement comprehensive policies and supporting legal and institutional
frameworks for an ecosystem approach to inland fisheries management by integrating
fisheries and habitat management that devolves co-management to the local authority and
stakeholders, and at the same time strengthens the rights of communities and develops
rights-based fisheries;
33. Undertake campaigns to promote awareness of the importance of freshwater fisheries for
local food security, and the importance of rehabilitating and restoring habitats for
migratory freshwater fish, restocking indigenous fish species to enhance productivity and
encouraging culture-based freshwater fisheries, where appropriate;
34. Develop inter-agency coordination (national/sub-regional) on multiple-use water resources

of the wetlands/flood-plains to sustain freshwater fisheries, mitigate conflicts between
users and also encourage better coordination to address trans-boundary inland fisheries
management issues;
35. Ensure the sustainability of inland fisheries by maintaining ecological health of the
ecosystem, particularly the inter-connectivity of habitats and the specific management
needs during the dry season. Develop mitigating measures for the adverse impacts on
inland fisheries that may be caused by the construction of water infrastructure and
alteration of water ways;
36. Encourage coordinated planning on the use of inland rivers, water-bodies and flood plains
through (i) resource enhancement programs; (ii) inland wetlands and fisheries management
programs; (iii) environmental impact assessment studies with regards to structures that
might impact on aquatic resources; (iv) the consideration of restocking of locally and/or
commercially important inland fish species; and (v) giving priority to human resources
development for the implementation of such programs;
37. Formulate guidelines to promote the use of practical and simple indicators for inland/flood-
plain fisheries within the national inland fisheries management framework, to facilitate (i)
timely local level fisheries management decisions with due respect to the large number of
people/farmers that take part in fishing; (ii) dialogue to ensure that the inter-connectivity of
fish migration path is kept as a tool for management/conservation measures; and (iii)
adaptation to the effects of climate change within catchments;
38. Monitor the impact of the structures that might affect migration and spawning of fish
through a consultative process that involves collaboration with the regional organizations;
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C. AQUACULTURE
39. Ensure that national programs and policies on aquaculture address social, economic and
environmental aspects of sustainable aquaculture to improve food security, livelihoods,
employment and poverty alleviation by (i) providing the mechanisms and enabling
environment for good aquaculture practices, efficient markets and fair trade; (ii)
strengthening the capacity of small-holder farmers; and (iii) promoting inter-agency
collaborations;
40. Develop and implement ASEAN guidelines for environment-friendly and responsible
aquaculture and good aquaculture practices that cover (i) the integration of quality and
safety management systems for products with significant trade potential; (ii) the
harmonization for chemical use and food safety in aquaculture; (iii) the development of
product traceability systems from farm to market; and (iv) harmonization of the quarantine
and inspection/sampling procedure and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures for
aquaculture products to secure food safety;
41. Integrate aquaculture into rural development activities within the context of multiple-use of
land and water resources through inter-agency coordination in policy formulation, project
planning and implementation, stakeholder consultation, extension services and technology
transfer, participate in and provide support to regional initiatives that will assess the role of
aquaculture in poverty alleviation for better policy formulation;
42. Implement measures or strategies at national and local level to (i) monitor and regulate
aquaculture operations; (ii) prevent over development; and (iii) ensure that activities are
carried out in an environment-friendly manner. This also includes effectively enforcing
regulations to avoid conflict in the use of common resources and adopting the concept of
environmental capacity as a strategy to prevent aquatic pollution brought about by
intensification of aquaculture activities;
43. Provide government support for research and development (R&D) on (i) improving
existing genetic resources; (ii) assessing the impact of climate change on broodstock
management; and (iii) the feeding and disease management of broodstock;
44. Promote the production and distribution of specific pathogen-free (SPF) and quality seed
through the (i) establishment of certified government or private hatcheries as sources of
quality seed; (ii) dissemination of new breeding technologies and techniques for the
effective distribution and maintenance of genetically improved strains; and (iii)
implementation of sound policies that will promote better hatchery management practices,
including the responsible collection and use of wild broodstock and seed;
45. Apply the concept of aquatic biosecurity by providing support to (i) research for
development of domesticated, genetically improved, specific pathogen-free (SPF) cultured
species; and (ii) the small-scale hatchery operators and farmers so as to enhance their
access to healthy broodstock and improve their ability to adopt, at the farm level, the
established techniques for aquatic animal health care;
46. Formulate and implement complementary and supportive policies that will (i) build the
capacity of small-scale farmers and hatchery operators in adopting simple broodstock and
hatchery technologies and innovations; (ii) enhance small-scale farmers and hatchery
operators‟ access to quality broodstock and SPF seeds produced through farmer-friendly
broodstock management methods; and (iii) foster strong cooperation between the public
and private sectors engaged in development and dissemination of quality broodstock and
seed stock;
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and regulation;
48. Raise awareness of the need to develop financial incentives and micro-credit, with national
and regional institutional assistance, for the responsible development of aquaculture
enterprises and developmental activities that will optimize socio-economic returns and
food security;
49. Reduce the risk of negative environmental impacts, loss of biodiversity, and disease
transmission by regulating the introduction and transfer of aquatic organisms in accordance
with the Regional Guidelines on the Responsible Movement of Live Aquatic Animals and
Plants;
50. Continue the national efforts to control serious disease outbreaks by providing government
support to (i) R&D to improve the ability to handle new and emerging diseases and
surveillance of transmission of diseases to wild populations; and (ii) regional initiatives on
harmonization of regional disease control standards, disease reporting and implementation
of contingency plans to handle new and emerging diseases;
51. Further enhance the capabilities in the diagnosis and control of fish diseases within the
region through (i) continued support in development of technology and techniques for
disease identification; (ii) promotion of the widespread use of affordable, field-friendly,
rapid and standardized diagnostic tests; and (iii) the establishment of regional and inter-
regional referral systems, including the designation of reference laboratories and timely
access to disease control experts within the region;
52. Develop regional warning systems on aquatic animal health and diseases to inform other
Member Countries of relevant epidemiological events and to raise awareness of new
diseases that may pose risks. Build emergency preparedness capacity through rapid and
timely responses to reduce potential catastrophic consequences of diseases;
53. Improve the efficient use of aquatic feeds by strictly regulating the quality of manufactured
feed and feed ingredients and support continued research for developing suitable
alternative protein sources that will reduce the dependence on fish meal and other fish-
based products. This effort will include the consideration of ingredients not derived from
wild caught fish, encouraging the culture of species requiring no or low fish meal content
in their feed and applying effective feeding management practices, taking into account the
need for cultural and social acceptance of alternative feed ingredients;
54. Improve human resource capabilities for responsible aquaculture through (i) closer public
and private sector collaboration in R&D, paying particular attention to the need for
advanced skills in biotechnology and assessment of the efficacy and economics of the use
of probiotics and immunostimulants; and (ii) effectively implementing aquaculture
education and extension services;
55. Formulate and implement national policies and strategies that will enable the aquaculture
sector to mitigate and/or adapt better to the impacts of climate change. These strategies
should include providing support to R&D on climate change, increasing resilience, and
strengthening the overall capacity of various stakeholder groups and fostering cooperation
within the aquaculture sector and with other sectors;
56. Where applicable, encourage good practices in aquaculture such as the FAO Technical
Guidelines on Aquaculture Certification;
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57. Encourage Member Countries to take a precautionary approach to safeguard the

environment from the acceleration of offshore aquaculture, and to consider developing
regional guidelines on responsible marine (inshore to offshore) aquaculture;
D. OPTIMAL UTILISATION OF FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS
58. Introduce and provide support for the development and application of technologies that
optimize the utilization of catches, reduce post-harvest losses, wastes and discards in
commercial and small-scale fisheries and processing operations, through improved
processing, facilities and infrastructure development, on-board and on-shore handling,
storage, distribution and marketing of fish and fishery products;
59. Promote the production of and preserve the diversity of traditional fish products by
assisting producers to secure stable supplies of quality raw materials, meet food safety
requirements and to improve product identity, nutritive value and marketing. In the
process, promote One Village One Fisheries Product (FOVOP) and other initiatives to
promote local fishery products;
60. Develop traceability systems, with mechanisms as needed to certify or validate the
information, for the whole supply chain, and establish regulations and enforcement
schemes in line with international standards. Align Member Countries‟ inspection systems
and incorporate strengthened port inspections in the process as a means to improve
inspection systems;
61. Strengthen fish quality and safety management systems that support the competitive
position of ASEAN fish products in the world markets, including moving towards ISO/IEC
17025 accreditation of national fish inspection laboratories, strengthening capacity and
acknowledging the recognized national laboratories, risk analysis and equivalence
agreement such as the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) and promote the
implementation of the quality and safety management systems among small and medium
enterprises in the ASEAN region;
62. Encourage relevant control agencies at all levels in applying appropriate legislation and
coordinated activities regarding the handling, processing, distribution, storage, marketing,
quality and safety of fish and fishery products;
63. Promote and conduct training programs and develop training materials to upgrade the
technical skills and competencies of personnel in the public and private sectors on fisheries
post-harvest technology and food safety management system;
64. Raise awareness of the need to develop financial incentives and micro-credit, with national
and regional institutional assistance for the responsible development of fisheries and
aquaculture enterprises and developmental activities that will optimize socio-economic
returns and food security;
and regulations;
66. Develop standards and guidelines for aquaculture products handling and transportation,
hygienic vessel design and construction, and include training of fish handling as part of the
requirement for issuance of permits at all levels for fish vessel crews, and encourage new
workers to enter the industry where needed;
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E. FISH TRADE
67. Strengthen cooperation among Member Countries to implement international standards

with regards to trade on fish and fishery products within the ASEAN region;
68. Establish regional/ASEAN standards applicable for fishery and aquaculture products that
are in line with international requirements and applicable to the region. Harmonize
standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures as inputs for the
establishment of the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Standards and Conformance, to increase
the competitiveness of fishery products on regional and international markets;
69. Strengthen cooperation and mechanisms among Member Countries to work towards
common positions that could be reflected in international fish trade related fora, such as
World Trade Organization (WTO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO), Office International des Epizooties (OIE), Codex Alimentarius
Commission, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES);
70. Engage the private sector (e.g. ASEAN Seafood Federation) in addressing trade-related
issues, and in collaborative efforts to promote and sustain regional and international trade;
71. Assist small-scale producers to comply with standards on safety and quality of fish and
fishery products by providing support programs including training;
72. Assist small-scale producers from both capture fishery and aquaculture in securing and
maintaining access to markets at the national, regional and international levels, and in the
process, develop marketing systems that are not capital intensive and accessible for local
producers;
73. Encourage and provide guidance to develop/improve branding of fish and fishery products
that demonstrate the eco-friendly and socially acceptable nature of ASEAN fish products
(e.g. one community one fishery product), including organic standards and coordination of
Halal requirements;
74. Encourage the implementation of appropriate international standards and strengthen

programs relevant to Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures, Technical Barriers to
Trade (TBT) measures, R&D, as well as capacity building and awareness raising on fish
trade-related issues, and information dissemination recognizing the different status of
development in Member Countries;
75. Strengthen risk assessment and R&D related to the use of Genetically Modified Organism
(GMO) products in fisheries and aquaculture, including food safety issues;
F. REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY FORMULATION
76. Increase participation and involvement of Member Countries in international fora and
technical committees such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Codex Alimentarius Commission; Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Office International des Epizooties (OIE);
Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs); and World Trade Organization (WTO); and promote
ASEAN interest, recognizing that fisheries policies of relevance to the ASEAN region are
increasingly discussed and agreed upon at the global level.
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CONCEPT NOTE: ASEAN PROGRAMME ON SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES

FOR FOOD SECURITY (2011-2015)
(Adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Senior Officials on 16 June 2011)
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
As a follow-up to the adoption of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for
Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 at the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People: Adaptation to a
Changing Environment”, this Programme Concept Note describes the supporting platform to
implement the Resolution and Plan of Action. The programme will be developed in two phases to
cover the decade of implementation:
Phase 1: Supporting the contribution of the fisheries sector to food security through the
realization of ASEAN Community Building (2011-2015); and
Phase 2: Enhancing the contribution of the fisheries sector post 2015
The supporting programme will provide a platform of cooperation and partnership among
ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and Development Partners to ensure their synergy and
complementarities.
Programme Phase 1 (2011-2015): Supporting the Contribution of Fisheries Sector to Food

Security through the Realization of ASEAN Community Building (2011-2015)
During the 14th ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Heads of Government signed the Cha-am Hua Hin
Declaration on the Roadmap for the ASEAN Community (2009-2015), comprising three pillars -
Political Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio Cultural Community. The
Leaders agreed that the blueprints for these three pillars and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration
(IAI) Workplan 2 (2009-2015) shall constitute the Roadmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-
2015), with each ASEAN Member State ensuring timely implementation of the Roadmap. It was
also agreed that the Roadmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015) shall replace the Vientiane
Action Programme (VAP). The Leaders tasked the ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial Bodies and the
Secretary General of ASEAN to develop long-term strategies and explore ways and means to
mobilize resources from Member States, Dialogue and Sectoral Development Partners, and other
external parties to implement the Declaration.
Fisheries is an important sector within ASEAN, and contributes across the three pillars of the
ASEAN Communities, as well as to national development and regional cooperation. Fisheries
also have the potential to contribute significantly to ASEAN Community Building now and in the
future. Therefore, fisheries development must enhance the contribution of the sector to the
ASEAN Community Building, ensure the sustainable development of the sector, and promote
better livelihoods of people involved in fisheries. There are a number of challenges that need to
be considered, as guided by the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food
Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020.
OBJECTIVES
The overall objectives of the programme are:
1. To provide supporting initiatives for the ASEAN Member States to pursue the relevant
ASEAN Community Blueprints;
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2. To provide a platform of technical cooperation and partnership that could enhance the
capacity of the ASEAN Member States in developing sustainable fisheries for food
security; and
3. To support dialogue and cooperation on fisheries related issues both within and outside of
the ASEAN context.
PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
To achieve and ensure the contribution of fisheries to food security, better livelihoods and
sustainable development, as well as the realization of an integrated ASEAN Community by 2015,
the priority issues and areas under Phase 1 that need to be addressed include the following:
 Safety management systems that ensure food safety and food quality standards of fish and
fishery products through fish quality assurance;
 Food security and climate change impact on fisheries and aquaculture;
 Illegal fishing in marine and inland fisheries;
 Contribution of inland fisheries to food security and sustainable livelihoods;
 Effective management of fisheries through the implementation of an ecosystem approach to
fisheries, especially better management of fishing capacity and use of responsible fishing
technologies and practices;
 Aquaculture Development – with emphasis on
- Contribution to food security and sustainable livelihoods
- Mitigation of potential impacts on the environment and biodiversity including the spread
of aquatic animal diseases; and
- Development of better feeds;
 Promotion of joint ASEAN approaches and positions in international trade in fish and fishery
products of the region by harmonizing standards, criteria and guidelines;
 Optimum utilization of catch from water to market by reducing post-harvest losses and waste;
 Fair and appropriate employment practices; and
 Minimizing the contribution of the fisheries sector to green-house gas emissions, with
emphasis on promoting energy efficiency and use of alternative energy sources.
Three cross-cutting themes will be emphasized throughout the implementation of the Programme
research and development (R&D), information management (collection, sharing and maximizing
its usage), and capacity building.
IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT
1. Phase 1 of the Programme covers the 5-year period from 2011-2015, and will be
implemented by AMSs with support from the ASEAN Secretariat in consultation with
relevant ASEAN stakeholders (e.g. Private Sector, Civil Society Organizations (CSO), and
Academic Institutions) in cooperation and partnership with Dialogue Partners (e.g. Australia,
ASEAN Plus Three, United States of America (USA), European Union (EU)); and
Development Partners (e.g. Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Centres (SEAFDEC),
Food and Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO), Mekong River Commission (MRC), the
WorldFish Centre, Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Islamic
Development Bank (IDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank).
2. The ASEAN Secretariat will assist in facilitating technical cooperation, seeking funding
support and cooperation for the implementation of Programme. Upon the approval of the
Programme concept note, a full Programme proposal indicating substantial partners and
cooperation arrangements will be developed for consideration and approval.
A review will be conducted after phase 1 in 2015 to evaluate achievements as a basis for
developing Phase 2 of the Programme.
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RESOLUTION ON SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES FOR

FOOD SECURITY FOR THE ASEAN REGION TOWARDS 2020
(Adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Ministers on 17 June 2011)
We, the Ministers of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries who are responsible for
fisheries, met in Bangkok, Thailand on the occasion of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference
on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People 2020:
Adaptation to a Changing Environment” on 17 June 2011,
Recalling the principles of the ASEAN Vision 2020 and relevant ASEAN declarations/initiatives
including the Roadmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015); the ASEAN Economic
Community Blueprint; the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint; the ASEAN Fisheries
Consultative Forum Work Plan (2010-2012); the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS)
Framework and Strategic Plan of Action on Food Security in the ASEAN Region (SPA-FS)
(2009-2013); and the ASEAN Multi-sectoral Framework on Climate Change: Agriculture and
Forestry Towards Food Security (2010 onwards) ; and the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) that need to be considered in achieving sustainable development of fisheries and the
socio-economic well-being of all relevant stakeholders;
Guided by the ASEAN Charter, which aims to ensure sustainable development for the benefit of
present and future generations and to place the well-being, livelihood and welfare of the people as
the focus of the ASEAN Community building process;
Recognizing the importance of the fisheries sector for food security, livelihoods and well-being
of the ASEAN people and its contribution to sustainable development and realisation of the
ASEAN Community by 2015, which encompasses the three pillars - the ASEAN Political
Security Community, the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural
Community;
In response to the challenges of the changing environment and the emerging issues including
climate change and the growing gap between the increased demand for fish and fishery products
and ASEAN‟s ability to supply these products in a sustainable manner, and taking into account
the imperative to minimize the impacts caused by the increasing pressures on fisheries and
globalization of trade that are resulting in increased illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)
fishing, the depletion of coastal fish resources, habitat degradation, negative impacts of
aquaculture, and increased conflicts among resource users that further jeopardize the food
security and livelihoods of ASEAN people, in particular the poor and disadvantaged;
Recognizing the “ASEAN-Japan Partnership for New Growth in Asia”, through supporting the
implementation of the Roadmap for an ASEAN Community 2009-2015;
Recognizing the support from the other dialogue partners to ASEAN in the implementation of the
Roadmap for an ASEAN Community 2009-2015;
Bearing in mind the provisions of international and regional declarations and instruments
relevant to fisheries, food security, ocean governance, trade, rights/safety, social well-being and
the aquatic environment, including the continued relevance of provisions provided in the FAO
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the Regional Guidelines on Responsible Fisheries
in Southeast Asia;
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Acknowledging the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries

for Food Security for the ASEAN Region that was adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Ministers
responsible for fisheries during the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for
Food Security in the New Millennium “Fish for the People” on 24 November 2001, and the
progress made by the Member Countries in the implementation of the 2001 Resolution and Plan
of Action;
Recognizing the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) in providing a cooperative

platform between ASEAN and SEAFDEC, in achieving long-term common goals towards
development and management for sustainable fisheries;
Acknowledging that priority should be given to the issues identified through the national and
regional participatory processes in preparation for, and at the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People 2020: Adaptation
to a Changing Environment”;
DO HEREBY RESOLVE, without prejudice to the sovereign rights, obligations, and

responsibilities of our countries under relevant international laws and arrangements, to:
1. Sustain the supply of fish and fishery products from the ASEAN region to improve food
security, facilitate poverty alleviation, and improve the livelihoods of ASEAN people
dependent on the harvesting, farming and marketing of fish and fishery products, by
enhancing the necessary national fisheries policy, legal and institutional frameworks that
encourages and support small-scale fisheries/farmers, including providing alternative
livelihood opportunities;
2. Further develop strategic partnerships and cooperation to maximize the synergies and
complementarities among the various stakeholders – government, private sector, civil
society and relevant development partners and donor agencies to address regional and
global challenges;
3. Strengthen human capacity of relevant stakeholders through mobilization of resources and

the harmonization of initiatives that support fisheries communities and governments, with a
special focus on the women and youth;
4. Strengthen fisheries governance by evaluating current constraints to ensure comparability

and compatibility between the required practices and operation of fisheries in the ASEAN
Member Countries;
5. Further develop regional initiatives to promote a responsible fisheries management

mechanism, taking into account the specific social, economic, cultural, ecological and
institutional contexts and diversity of ASEAN and ASEAN fisheries in the spirit of the
development of the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural
Community;
6. Implement effective management of fisheries through an ecosystem approach to fisheries

that integrates habitat and fishery resource management aimed at increasing the social and
economic benefits to all stakeholders, especially through delegating selected management
functions to the local level and promoting co-management as a partnership between
government and relevant stakeholders;
7. Promote better management of fishing capacity and use of responsible fishing technologies
and practices, recognizing the movement towards replacing the “open access” to fisheries
resources with “limited access” through rights-based fisheries, and at the same time, secure
the rights and well-being of inland and coastal fisheries communities;
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8. Foster cooperation among ASEAN Member Countries and with international and regional
organizations in combating IUU fishing;
9. Enhance resilience of fisheries communities to anticipate and adapt to changes in

environmental conditions of inland and coastal waters, including those caused by climate
change, which could adversely affect fisheries and aquaculture of fisheries communities;
10. Strengthen knowledge/science-based development and management of fisheries through

enhancing the national capacity in the collection and sharing of fisheries data and
information;
11. Enhance the awareness of the contribution that inland fisheries makes to food security and
sustainable livelihoods, and include consideration of fisheries stakeholders when
undertaking development projects that may impact inland fisheries;
12. Support ASEAN efforts to promote low carbon development by minimizing the
contribution of the fisheries sector to green-house gas emissions, with emphasis on
promoting energy efficiency and use of alternative energy sources;
13. Improve the working conditions of people engaged in fisheries activities, and strengthen
measures for safety of fishing vessels taking into consideration regional specificity;
14. Promote inter-agency coordination of multiple uses of freshwater resources for sustainable
development of the resources and conservation of freshwater habitats;
15. Enhance the awareness that aquaculture makes to food security and sustainable livelihoods
to deliver a responsible increase in aquaculture production that promotes aquaculture for
rural development as means of rational use of land and water resources;
16. Promote cooperation among Member Countries and with international and regional
organizations in encouraging responsible aquaculture practices through joint research,
technology transfer and human resource development;
17. Mitigate the potential impacts of aquaculture on the environment and biodiversity
including the spread of aquatic animal diseases caused by the uncontrolled introduction and
transfer of exotic aquatic species and over-development of aquaculture;
18. Promote joint ASEAN approaches and positions in international trade in fish and fishery
products indigenous to the region by harmonizing the standards, criteria and guidelines and
developing mutually-recognized agreements on sustainability and safety management
systems;
19. Support the competitiveness of the ASEAN fish trade through the development of
procedures and programmes that would certify, validate or otherwise indicate the origin of
fish to reflect the need for traceability, sustainable fishing practices and food safety, in
accordance with international and national requirements;
20. Optimize the utilization of catch from water to market by reducing post-harvest losses and
waste to increase fish supply and improve economic returns through promotion of
appropriate technologies and facilities along the supply chain;
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21. Improve technologies and facilities to ensure fish quality assurance and safety management
systems, taking into account the importance of traditional fishery products and food
security requirements, and promote the development of fishery products as an alternative
supplementary livelihood for fisheries communities;
22. Support the Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN
Region Towards 2020 adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Senior Officials; and
23. Pledge our commitment to fully support this Resolution and task ASEAN Senior Officials
to implement necessary actions and report progress in the advancement of sustainable
fisheries that contribute to a prosperous, stable and peaceful ASEAN Community.
AND DO HEREBY DECIDE,
That the Resolution be implemented as soon as possible and use the Plan of Action adopted by
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Senior Officials during the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards 2020 “Fish for the People 2020: Adaptation
to a Changing Environment”, held June 13-17, 2011, in Bangkok, Thailand, as a guideline for
formulating and implementing programs, projects, and activities through appropriate ASEAN-
SEAFDEC mechanisms.
LIST OF ASEAN-SEAFDEC MINISTERS
H.E. Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Brunei Darussalam
H.E. Dr. Fadel Muhammad, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia
H.E. Mr. Seiji Kojima, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom
of Thailand
H.E. Dr. Ty Phommasack, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR
H.E. Noh Bin Omar, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, Malaysia
H.E. Mr. Khin Maung Aye, Deputy Minister of Livestocks and Fisheries, Myanmar
H.E. Ms. Linglingay F. Lacanlale, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of

the Philippines to the Kingdom of Thailand
H.E. Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National
Development, Singapore
H.E. Mr. Theera Wongsamut, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand
H.E. Dr. Chu Tien Vinh, Deputy Director General of Fisheries Administration, Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam
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Annex 7
PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES UNDER

THE ASEAN FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE FORUM (AFCF)
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Annex 8
PROGRESS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE ASEAN SHRIMP ALLIANCE (ASA)
Since the establishment of ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) on 1 November 2007 by the 29th
Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry in Bangkok, Thailand, ASA has
achieved its two objectives i.e. 1) the ASA‟s website under the domain name
aseanshrimpalliance.net and 2) the Standard on ASEAN Good Aquaculture Practices for Shrimp
Farming (ASEAN Shrimp GAP).
The ASA’s Website
The ASA‟s website has been launched since its official establishment in 2007. The website
consists of:
Main page: Brief information on the establishment of the ASA, shrimp price, latest
news, latest update, etc.
About ASA: Background on the establishment, history and objectives of the ASA
Activities: Relevant activities conducted by the ASEAN Member States (AMSs)
News: Relevant news from the AMSs
Event Calendar: Aquaculture-related events from all over the world
Resources: Success stories of shrimp aquaculture in the AMSs
Country profile: Overview, background, situation of shrimp culture and processing of the
AMSs
Link: Link to the websites of relevant international/regional organizations,
websites of relevant governmental agencies, and private sectors
Contact: Contact address of focal point of each AMS
Web-board: To facilitate the exchange of information among the AMSs.
However, in order to build good image and convey the right message of shrimp aquaculture in
ASEAN region to public, Thailand would like to encourage the focal point of each AMS to
regularly provide the relevant information, activities, news, etc. in each AMS as frequent as
possible to Thailand ASA focal point (Dr. Chutima Khomvilai; [email protected]). Then the
relevant information will be updated in the website.
The Development of ASEAN Shrimp GAP
In order to realize ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, developing ASEAN Good

Aquaculture Practice for agricultural products is one of measures to be implemented by AMSs.
To develop ASEAN Shrimp GAP, the Meetings were held involving regional and international
experts and representatives from public and private sectors of AMSs. The three expert workshops
have been organized since September 2009 to March 2011. The national seminars have also
convened in each AMS to obtain inputs from stakeholders, particularly shrimp farmers who are
the user of this standard. During, the 3rd Meeting of ASEAN Shrimp Alliance on 9 March 2011,
the Meeting endorsed the Final Draft of ASEAN Shrimp GAP and further submitted to 19th
Meeting of ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi), 27-29 April 2011 in
Cambodia. The ASWGFi Meeting endorsed the ASEAN Shrimp GAP and agreed to submit the
ASEAN Shrimp GAP to be considered by higher ASEAN authority. Presently, the 33rd Meeting
of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) held on 5 October 2011 in Jakarta,
Indonesia, where the AMAF endorsed the ASEAN Shrimp GAP and its Strategic Plan of Action
(2011-2013).
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ASEAN Shrimp GAP comprises four modules as recommended in the FAO Guidelines on
Aquaculture Certificate with slightly difference in details of each module. The four modules
comprise i) Food Safety and Quality; ii) Animal Health and Welfare; iii) Environment Integrity;
and iv) Socio-economic Aspects.
The Implementation of ASEAN Shrimp GAP
The ASEAN Shrimp GAP is the voluntary standard, therefore each AMS is encouraged to
develop and operate shrimp farming according to this standard. Moreover, regional review on
implementation status of AMSs will be conducted every year to discuss on technical cooperation
among AMSs to improve the implementation.
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MODALITY TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF

THE FCG/ASSP MECHANISM
I. BACKGROUND
1. For almost two decades, SEAFDEC has been cooperating and collaborating closely with
ASEAN through the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi).
2. In 1993 the 15th ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Meeting (AMAF) agreed
that SEAFDEC be appointed as the technical arm for ASEAN fishery projects on a project-by-
project basis.
3. In 1999, the 21st AMAF Meeting further endorsed the establishment of ASEAN-
SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) as a mechanism to harmonize their technical
programs/projects/activities.
4. In 2001, “ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in

the New Millennium, “Fish for the People (Millennium Conference)” and a Ministerial Meeting
was successfully organized in November 2001, Bangkok, Thailand. The Ministerial Meeting
adopted the “Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the
ASEAN Region”.
5. With the endorsement of the 25th AMAF Meeting, SEAFDEC organized a “Seminar on
ASEAN-Japan Cooperation for Sustainable Fisheries through SEAFDEC” from 3 to 5 December
2003, as an activity commemorating ASEAN-Japan Exchange Year 2003. The 26th AMAF
Meeting endorsed the Seminar‟s ASEAN Vision: “To be a leader in Sustainable Tropical
Fisheries for the People”, and further agreed that ASEAN-Japan cooperation in fisheries through
SEAFDEC should be further strengthened.
6. In 2005, At the 36th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council held in Hanoi, Vietnam, the
Council in response to the 26th AMAF Meeting decision, agreed that ASEAN-SEAFDEC
cooperation should be further strengthened and formalized, and mandated SEAFDEC Secretariat
to develop an appropriate proposal.
7. The “ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) concept” was developed and

endorsed by 27th AMAF Meeting while asked SEAFDEC to work with the ASWGFi and the
ASEAN Secretariat on developing the scope of ASSP including the Terms of Reference, the
Participation of the ASSP and SEAFDEC to the AMAF and AMAF related meetings.
8. Through a series of ASEAN-SEAFDEC Meetings such as the Program Committee

Meeting, the Council Meeting, FCG Meeting and ASWGFi Meeting; the TOR, Scope and
Cooperation Mechanism of the ASSP was submitted to the 14th ASWGFi Meeting in mid April
2006 for endorsement before submission to the 28th AMAF Meeting in November 2006 for
Ministerial approval.
9. The establishment of the ASSP will place on record the close relationship between
SEAFDEC and ASEAN in fisheries development in the ASEAN region as well as the ASSP will
improve the effectiveness of FCG with respect to collaborative work and monitoring the
cooperation.
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II. WORKING MECHANISM OF COOPERATION UNDER THE FCG
10. The ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) is a formal mechanism of

Cooperation for ASEAN and SEAFDEC under the TOR as follows.
 The FCG meeting was held annually back-to-back before the annual SEAFDEC
Council meetings since 1999 establishment.
 The FCG meeting is co-chaired by the Secretary-General of SEAFDEC and the
Chairman of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi).
 The FCG meeting provides the forum for ASEAN and SEAFDEC to formally discuss
and formulate common fisheries projects/activities and policies for implementation.
 The FCG meeting is under the joint ASEAN and SEAFDEC chairmanship.
 The official Reports of the FCG meetings are submitted to ASWGFi/SOM-AMAF and
SEAFDEC Council for approval thus providing the formal mandate in both ASEAN
and SEAFDEC organizations for ASEAN-SEAFDEC cooperative/collaborative
programs/activities.
 In 2007, it was proposed that the FCG meeting be held back-to-back with the annual
SEAFDEC Program Committee meetings (PCM) in December, instead of the
SEAFDEC Council Meetings. This re-scheduling of the FCG Meetings will provide
more time for discussions and formulation of joint ASEAN-SEAFDEC
projects/activities, and also more time for planning and preparations of joint
programs/activities before its submission to ASWGFi/AMAF and SEAFDEC Council
Meetings, usually held in the first half of the year, for formal approval/endorsement.
This will also provide Council Directors and ASWGFi Members more time to
consider the ASEAN-SEAFDEC FCG‟s Report and proposed programs/activities. (see
flowchart A)
11. Taking into accounts, the structure of FCG/ASSP meeting which back to back organize
with the SEAFDEC PCM are as follows
 Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the 43rd Meetings of SEAFDEC Council
and ASEAN Bodies Related to Fisheries
 Summary Report of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP) and
Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) Collaborative Programs for the Year 2011-2012
 Progress of the Proposals Implemented under the ASSP
- Outcomes from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference
- ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN
Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework by ASEAN/SEC
- ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) by AFCF-secretariat (hosted by
ASEAN Country on rotation basis)
- ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) by DOF/Thailand (Lead Country)
- Others
 Policy Consideration on Important Issues: This part is opened for SEAFDEC to
propose any Regional Policy or coordinated positions for ASEAN consideration.
12. Reference to Para 11; The meeting are requested to consider as follows;
 Under the FCG/ASSP mechanism, only the summary reports of the FCG/ASSP
collaborative programs are required the endorsement by the meeting.
 SEAFDEC proposals implemented under the ASSP such as the Conference will be
progressed to the meeting. However, the progress of other programs proposed by
ASEAN countries or ASEAN-SEC seems to be duplicating works with the other
ASEAN-forum such as ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) and ASWGFi
where SEAFDEC also participate to those as the ASSP mechanism.
 The FCG/ASSP should more focus on the SEAFDEC proposed proposal including the
proposed policy consideration to ASEAN channel.
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13. SEAFDEC Secretariat therefore would like to consult with the FCG/ASSP Committee
how to increase the effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP mechanism by reducing the duplicating
efforts as well as reducing the period of the two meetings (PCM and FCG/ASSP).
POLICY CONSIDERATION on POLICY CONSIDERATION on

ASEAN Position and ASEAN Position and
Cooperation FROM RTCs Cooperation FROM RTCs
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OTC NOV DEC
FCG/ ASSP
Council
PCM
ASEAN-ASWGFi
ASEAN-AFCF
AMAF
SOM
III. PROPOSED PROPOSAL FOR CONSIDERATION TO IMPROVE THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PCM AND FCG/ASSP
14. Taking into accounts the effective utilized MRC Budget for both PCM and FCG/ASSP
meetings, and avoiding duplicating works under the ASEAN-SEC forums and FCG/ASSP
meeting, SEAFDEC/SEC would like to propose the following option for consideration.
15. The following proposals are:

 The summary report of the FCG/ASSP Collaborative Programs can be automatically
endorsed by ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries during the PCM or at the
FCG/ASSP, (Noted that most of the PCM and FCG/ASSP members are mostly the
same persons except for Singapore).
 Progress of the Proposals implemented under the ASSP such as AIFS, AFCF, Shrimp
ASEAN Shrimp Alliance, etc. shall be moved to discuss at the ASEAN related
meetings such as ASWGFi, and AFCF. SEAFDEC shall participate to those ASEAN
related meetings by invitation.
 If appropriate, reduction of the period of PCM from 3 days to be 2.5 days, while the
FCG/ASSP meeting will be also reduced from 2 to be only 1.5 day.
 In this connection, first two days will be discussed for PCM and the day three for
FCG/ASSP. For the day 4, half morning will be adoption of the PCM Report and half
afternoon will be adoption of the FCG/ASSP.
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Terms of Reference and Scope for Cooperation and Collaboration under

the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (ASSP)
I. Terms Of Reference (TOR)
1.1 Strategic/ Complementary Cooperation
1) SEAFDEC, through the implementation of its appropriate technical programs in collaboration

with ASEAN/SEAFDEC Member Countries, to clarify and develop common/coordinated
positions on the issues to be discussed at the international fora should be identified.
2) While most of the regional fisheries issues requiring Member Countries‟ national follow-up
activities (mainstreaming process) need ASEAN regional fisheries policy, the issues imposed
by external sources need the timely action by ASEAN Member Countries to safeguard and
promote ASEAN interests. The latter one should therefore be clarified as ASEAN common/
coordinated positions reflecting the regional policy, require proactive action to safeguard
ASEAN fisheries interest, especially in achieving sustainable fisheries.
3) ASWGFi would screen the issues and decide whether the issues would be considered as
ASEAN fisheries common/coordinated positions or require further coordination and policy
consideration with other line agencies through submission to ASEAN higher level meetings,
based on the level of integration.
4) The issues considered by ASWGFi as regional common/ coordinated positions would be used
as a technical basis for the participation of ASEAN Member Countries to international for a.
However, ASWGFi would have to systematically report to ASEAN higher level meeting
including AMAF on the process with respect to collaborative activities on safeguarding the
interests of ASEAN and its Member Countries.
5) SEAFDEC should support ASEAN Member Countries prior and at relevant international for
a so as to conduct coordinated intervention on the target issues.
1.2 Streamlining Exercises of Program Implementation
1) SEAFDEC, when appropriate and within SEAFDEC‟s capacity and capability, will
implement mutually agreed ASEAN-SEAFDEC fisheries programs/activities as ASEAN‟s
Executing Agency. This arrangement will provide for greater integration of ASEAN and
SEAFDEC fisheries programs thereby avoid duplication and enable better utilisation of
resources.
2) ASEAN-SEAFDEC fisheries programs shall be conducted based on the principles, rules,

procedures and regulations of ASEAN and “ the Agreement Establishing the Southeast Asian
Development Center” of SEAFDEC.
3) ASEAN and SEAFDEC will endeavour to develop and undertake regional fisheries
programs/activities related to the Southeast Asian Region systematically and vigorously
taking into consideration regional and national priorities.
4) SEAFDEC will undertake the technical responsibilities for the promotion, implementation,
monitoring and coordination for designated ASEAN fisheries programs/activities in
collaboration with SEAFDEC countries. SEAFDEC will, in consultation with ASEAN
Secretariat and/or ASWGFi, prepare the documents, when necessary, on ASEAN Fisheries
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Programs in response to ASEAN needs.

5) Before their implementation, SEAFDEC Secretariat will seek the approval of the Council of
SEAFDEC on ASEAN fisheries programs that will be entrusted by ASEAN.
1.3 Working Mechanism of Cooperation
1) In the ASSP, ASEAN and SEAFDEC continue to use the existing ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) mechanism to consult, deliberate and agree on the
ASEAN-SEAFDEC fisheries programs/activities and policies, until such time when both
parties mutually agree to replace or enhance/supplement the FCG mechanism.
2) ASEAN will invite SEAFDEC representatives to meetings of the ASEAN Sectoral Working
Group on Fisheries (ASWGFi) and its subsidiary bodies, and other relevant ASEAN meetings
(e.g. SOM-AMAF, AEG-CITES, etc.). SEAFDEC will invite ASEAN Secretariat to the
SEAFDEC Council of Directors Meeting, and other relevant SEAFDEC meetings.
3) The usage of the names, logo and/or official emblem of ASEAN and SEAFDEC on any
publication, document and/or paper shall be by mutual written agreement.
II. Scope for Cooperation and Collaboration under the ASSP
The areas for Scope of cooperation and collaboration for the ASSP listed below are not
exhaustive and can be reviewed, revised or expanded from time to time when necessary by
consensus between ASEAN and SEAFDEC.
1) ASEAN Vision for Fisheries: “To be a leader in Sustainable Tropical Fisheries for the
People”.
2) ASEAN Roadmap for Integration of the Fisheries Sector.
3) Increased participation and involvement of ASEAN Member Countries in international fora
to safeguard and promote ASEAN interests. (Paragraph 16 of “Resolution on Sustainable
Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region” adopted at “ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the New Millennium, “Fish for the
People (Millennium Conference) ” and the Ministerial Meeting in November 2001, Bangkok,
Thailand adopted.
4) Common understanding and position in regional and global fisheries issues that have impact
on fisheries development, fish trade, food safety, and the development/implementation of
appropriate regional policies on these issues through an effective and timely mechansim.
5) Sustainable development in fisheries resources management, food safety, food security, and
rural livelihood uplifting/improvement.
6) Cooperation in R&D and HRD in appropriate technology in the areas of capture fisheries,
fisheries management, aquaculture and post-harvest of fish and fisheries products.
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ASEAN Ministers SEAFDEC
on Agriculture Secretariat and
and Forestry Departments (TD,
ASEAN (AMAF) MFRD, AQD,
Member MFRDMD)
Countries
 Brunei SOM-AMAF SEAFDEC

ASEAN-
Darussalam SEAFDEC
SEAFDEC Council
 Cambodia Member
STRATEGIC
 Indonesia
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PARTNERSHIP Countries
 Lao PDR
(ASSP)
 Malaysia SEAFDEC
ASEAN WGFi FCG SEAFDEC  Brunei
 Myanmar PCM
 Philippines Darussalam
Secretariat
 Singapore  Cambodia
 Thailand  Indonesia
 Vietnam  Japan
 Lao PDR
Program Lead ASEAN- SEAFDEC  Malaysia
Country SEAFDEC Joint Program Lead  Myanmar
Collaborative Department
Program  Philippines
 Singapore
 Thailand
 Vietnam
Annex 10
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL CENTER

FOR INLAND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT
I. BACKGROUND
In the Southeast Asian region, fisheries are generally characterized by being small-scale, multi-
species, and multi-gear. In 2009, the total fisheries production of the region was reported to be
28,917,096 MT of which 2,397,273 MT came from the inland fisheries sub-sector accounting for
approximately 8.3% of the total fisheries production (SEAFDEC, 2011). Despite the seemingly
low figures reported by the countries in the region, the importance of inland fisheries could not be
disregarded because to its contribution to food security and poverty alleviation for people,
particularly the low income group whose livelihood is still very much dependent on the
availability of natural inland resources.
The importance of inland fisheries was raised and reflected in the Southeast Asian regional
fisheries policy framework as marked in the “Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable
Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region” adopted by the ASEAN-SEAFDEC
Ministers and Senior Officials responsible for fisheries in November 2001. During the past
decades, there have been increasing requests from the Member Countries for SEAFDEC to
undertake more activities on inland fisheries, e.g. on ensuring sustainable development and data
collection on inland fisheries. However, the activities undertaken by SEAFDEC are still very
limited due to inadequate technical capabilities as previous activities of SEAFDEC over the past
four decades placed more focus on marine fisheries.
During the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security Towards
2020 organized in June 2011, the importance of inland fisheries was again emphasized as
reflected in the “Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the
ASEAN Region Towards 2020”. While recognizing the contribution of inland water fisheries to
food security, the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) of Indonesia proposed to
establish a Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development as part of SEAFDEC organization
during the Ministerial Session of the said Conference. The proposal was supported in principle by
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Countries during the Conference, while further steps still have to be
taken to proceed with the proposal through the appropriate SEAFDEC Mechanism and to seek
policy consideration by the SEAFDEC Council during its forthcoming annual meeting in 2012.
II. FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY SEAFDEC SECRETARIAT
Courtesy Visit of SEAFDEC Secretary-General to MMAF
In September 2011, SEAFDEC Secretary-General participated in the 8th International Forum on

Inland Waters organized in Palembang, Indonesia, after which he also visited Indonesia‟s Inland
Fisheries Research Institutes near Palembang and another site considered as the prospective
location for the new Inland Fisheries Department under the SEAFDEC framework. The
Secretary-General also made a courtesy visit with the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of
Indonesia, where the intention of Indonesia to host the new SEAFDEC Department was discussed
and confirmed.
SEAFDEC Mission to Relevant Organizations/Institutions in the region
In October 2011, SEAFDEC Secretariat arranged a mission, comprising the SEAFDEC

Secretary-General, Senior Advisor and members of the Regional Fisheries Policy Network
(RFPN) from Lao PDR and Indonesia, to Cambodia to visit the Mekong River Commission
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(MRC) Fisheries Programme, WorldFish Center and Fisheries Administration Inland Fisheries
Research and Development Institute (IFReDI) as well as MRC/AIMS aquaculture project in
Ongtasom village. The mission aims to gather information on initiatives/activities that have been
undertaken by other agencies that are relevant to inland fisheries development and build up of
collaborative network in order to serve as a basis for the establishment and formulation of
activities to be undertaken by the new SEAFDEC department.
III. FUTURE STEPS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SEAFDEC DEPARTMENT
To take progressive steps on the establishment of the Regional Center for Inland fisheries
Development, following are the procedures for the Establishment of new SEAFDEC Department
that should be undertaken by concerned parties:
1) The Council Director for Indonesia should submit a proposal for the establishment of the new
Department in Indonesia, for endorsement by the Council. The proposal should consist of:
 Rationale, program of activities and the proposed name
 Proposed national budget for the construction of the proposed Department premises and
the location
 Commitment to host and provide the necessary personnel as well as sustainable financial
support for the operations cost of the proposed Department;
2) After consultation, the Council may endorse the proposal. Once endorsed, the Council will
suggest to establish a working group to assess the existing structure and activities of all
SEAFDEC Departments to make sure that there is no duplication of activities among the
Departments with those of the new Department;
3) After the endorsement by the Council, the Indonesian Government should prepare the
national legitimacy for issuing the law, regulation and privileges for the establishment of the
intergovernmental institution as part of the SEAFDEC organization;
4) The Council Director for Indonesia will also report to the Council on the readiness of the
process and request the Council for the official approval and announcement of the
establishment of the new SEAFDEC Department;
5) The Council Director for Indonesia will also request the Council to approve the Plan of
Operation of the new Department as well as the proposed amendments of the Plan of
Operation of other Departments concerned to avoid duplication of activities;
6) The Council Director for Indonesia will submit the nomination for the Chief of the new
Department;
7) The Council Director for Indonesia will request the Japanese Government to appoint the
Deputy Chief of the new Department; and
After the approval for the establishment of the new Department in Indonesia, the Program
Committee Member for Indonesia will propose the program of activities of the new Department
to the closest Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee.
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REPORT OF

THE FOURTEENTH MEETING OF FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

Manila, the Philippines, 17-18 November 2011

SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SEC/RM/111 February 2012

Report of the Fourteenth Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

SEAFDEC. 2012. Report of the Fourteenth Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries

All Rights Reserved

The Fourteenth Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic

On the need to conduct a review of the regional implications of EC Regulation 1005/2008 as

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 3

3. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE

4. PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

5. PROGRESS OF THE PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE

6. POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES

7. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE 35-36

8. CLOSING OF THE MEETING 37-38

3. Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at the Forty-third Meeting of the 17

4. Follow-up Actions to the Directives Given at ASEAN Bodies Related to 27

5. Programs of Activities under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN- 31

6. Summary of the Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on 41

7. Progress of Activities under the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF) 69

8. Progress in the Implementation of the ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA) 71

9. Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism 73

10. Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development 79

REPORT OF THE 14th MEETING OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE

Manila, the Philippines, 17-18 November 2011

1. The Fourteenth Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC

2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

3. The Agenda which appears as Annex 2 was adopted.

3. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE DIRECTIVES GIVEN AT THE MEETINGS OF

4. PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF THE ASEAN-

5. PROGRESS OF THE PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE ASEAN-

5.1 Outputs from the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference

5.2 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Cooperation in the Implementation of the ASEAN Integrated Food

5.3 ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF)

5.4 ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (ASA)

6. POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES

6.1 Modality to Increase the Effectiveness of the FCG/ASSP Mechanism

6.2 Proposed Establishment of Regional Center for Inland Fisheries Development

Administration/Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute to gather information on inland

6.3 Other Matters

7. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT OF THE MEETING

8. CLOSING OF THE MEETING

Munah Haji Lampoh (Mrs.) Fisheries Department

Sabrina Haji Sharbini (Mrs.) Fisheries Department

Ing Try Fisheries Administration

Adi Wibowo Directorate-General of Fisheries Product

Ir Elia Suwardi (Ms.) Directorate-General of Capture Fisheries

Indah Kusharyanti (Mrs.) Directorate-General of Fisheries Product

Takeshi Miwa Fisheries Agency of Japan

Tetsuya Murakami Embassy of Japan

Bounthong Saphakdy Department of Livestock and Fisheries

Tan Geik Hong (Mrs.) Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Wahab Department of Fisheries Malaysia

Htun Win Department of Fisheries Myanmar

Jonathan O. Dickson (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Melchor M. Tayamen Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Alma C. Dickson (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Lorna E. Pimentel (Dr.) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources