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2010/SOM3/SCE/015

Agenda Item:3.5

FWGMedium Term Workplan

Purpose: Consideration

Submitted by: FWG Lead Shepherd

/ Third SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation Meeting
Sendai, Japan
24 September 2010

MEDIUM TERM WORKPLAN

(2010 – 2015)

Fisheries Working Group (FWG)

  1. MEDIUM-TERM GOALS (please provide some explanation/description of the medium term goals that the group will work toward in order to facilitate achievement of APEC-wide strategic objectives )

The FWG’s medium term work plan aims to respond to APEC Leaders/Minister/SOM decisions and SCE priorities, that includes promoting sustainable growth, enhance human security, improve food security and Strengthening Economic and Technical Cooperation and to achieve a well-managed fisheries and aquaculture that yield optimal economic value to support sustainable communities and livelihoods in APEC member economies, while ensuring the long-term conservation and sustainable use of those resources.

Other decisions and priorities outlined by Leaders, Ministers SOM and SCE which relate to the work of the FWG include trade liberalization, climate change and food safety. As Peru is scheduled to host the 3rd APEC Ocean-related Ministerial Meeting (AOMM3) in 2010, the FWG will have to devote substantial attention to those areas that could benefit most from Ministerial support and direction in the mid-term including developing and implementing FWG own Strategic Plan.

  1. WORK PROGRAM

goals/objectives (please indicate the ecotech priority workstream that they support) / Action items/Specific processes/activities / Expected Outcomes / Timeframe / Cooperating party (mo/other apec fora)
  1. Sustainable Growth
Recognise the role of the oceans in mitigating climate change, and the impact of climate change on oceans and coastal areas, and welcome the Manado Ocean Declaration. / FWG 2009/01S The Importance of Fisheries and Aquaculture for APEC Economies.
Aim: Raise awareness amongst APEC officials of the importance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector for APEC economies.
Outcome: Developed a publication Harvesting Currency: The importance of fisheries and aquaculture for APEC economies available at / Completed / 2009 onwards / MRC
  1. Enhancing Human Security
Responding to food security challenges in the region is a major priority for APEC. Food security, including access to reliable sources of nutritious, safe and affordable food, remains a concern for many in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. / FWG 06/2009 Market-Based Improvements in Live Reef Food Fish Trade
Aim: Live reef food fish trade (LRFFT) business is one of the most lucrative businesses in the Coral Triangle (Indonesia, PNG, Malaysia and the Philippines). However, impacts of the LRFFT continue to pose major challenges to the future sustainable use of this marine resource. The project seeks to improve the management of the LRFFT gathering official, business and NGOs representatives to discuss this issue and find alternatives/identify recommendations on this regard and establish collaborative approaches to strengthen existing ‘voluntary’ standards.
Outcome: Workshop scheduled for Oct 2010. / Ongoing / 2010-2011 / MRC
  1. Human Security: Food Security
/ FWG - Potential Contribution of Small Pelagic Fish to Food Security within the Pacific Region (funding to be confirmed by Sept 2010) / To be implemented in 2011 / 2011 / MRC
  1. Regional Economic Integration
/ Bali Action Plan implementation follow-up and setting new goals at the AOMM3. / FWG Strategic Plan and Paracas Declaration, / Ongoing / MRC
  1. Addressing Social Dimension of Globalization (Inclusive Growth)
/ Increase FWGs’ visibility among APEC members economies. / Assessment of Comm Strategy proposed at the 21st FWG,, June 2010 / Ongoing discussion and implementation to be considered after FWG Strategic Plan adoption and AOMM3 outcomes. / MRC and other APEC fora.