This is the final report of the twenty-eight session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 3 to 5 August 2004. The session was attended by representatives of 15 members of the Commission. Major topics discussed were: overview of the status and potential of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and the Pacific; APFIC's potential as...

This document reviews and analyses the background to the development of APFIC as a Regional Consultative Forum. The consultant’s report addresses the question “How can APFIC act as a consultative forum that is responsive to Members needs?” and is provided in the first instance for the deliberations of the APFIC Executive Committee.    Part 1 of the document acknowledges the importance of fisheries...

This publication presents the final report of the sixty-ninth session of the Executive Committee of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) which was held in Pattaya, Thailand from 15 to 16 December 2003. Among the major topics discussed was the future role of APFIC. Most members wished to see the Commission continue its functions and to assume a new role as...

Report of the proceedings of the 19 to 21 September 2001 session held in Manila, Philippines and attended by representatives from Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America and Viet Nam. A central issue on the agenda of the...

This document reviews the need for strengthening the role of regional fishery bodies in Asia-Pacific. Rapid fisheries development is taking place in the region resulting in the depletion of many fish stocks. Regional bodies should be provided with proper mandates to ensure the environmental sustainability of fisheries resources. As for APFIC, the meeting suggested that it concentrate its activities in...