Report of the thirty-fourth session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC). Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12-14 February 2016
The Thirty-fourth Session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) was convened from 12 to 14th February 2016, hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, Sri Lanka. The Session was attended by 15 APFIC member countries and comprised 29 participants and 9 observers. The Commission reviewed the inter-sessional work programme of APFIC and endorsed the report of the meeting of the Seventy-fifth APFIC Executive Committee, the recommendations of the Sixth Regional Consultative Forum Meeting, the APFIC Regional Consultative Workshop “Improving the contribution of culture-based fisheries and fishery enhancements in inland waters to blue growth” and the regional strategy and action plan developed by the regional consultative workshop on "Promotion of sustainable intensification of aquaculture for food and nutritional security in the Asia-Pacific . The Commission recommended two options for APFIC Member Country to follow up on cooperation to combat IUU fishing. The Commission endorsed the forthcoming biennial Work Plan (March 2016-March 2018). The Commission elected new officers and agreed that the 35th Session of APFIC will be convened in Philippines in 2018.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Bangkok (Thailand) FAO
2016
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| Subjects: | fisheries, aquaculture, illegal practices, Fishery management, responsible fisheries, |
| Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5617e.pdf |
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