APEC enhances cooperation for sustainable fisheries development and climate change adaptation
WVR - On the morning of September 15 in Hanoi, the APEC Workshop on “Sustainable Fisheries Development, Enhancing Adaptation and Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific Region” was convened.
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The workshop is jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the APEC International Secretariat.
This initiative, proposed by Vietnam, was approved in 2023 within the framework of the Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG). It is supported and co-sponsored by eight member economies, including Australia, China, Chile, Japan, Peru,Taiwan (China), Thailand, and Singapore.
The workshop features the participation of over 70 international and domestic speakers and delegates, including representatives from APEC member economies, international organizations such as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as well as representatives from various localities, research institutes, associations, and Vietnamese enterprises.
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| Mr. Pham Quang Toan, Deputy Director General of the Fisheries Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, delivers the opening speech at the workshop. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
In his opening remarks, Mr. Pham Quang Toan, Deputy Director General of the Fisheries Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, emphasized the importance of fisheries for food security, the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of fishermen, and regional economic growth.
He noted that the Asia-Pacific region currently accounts for nearly 90% of global fishery production but is also the most vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events. Vietnam has been implementing various policies such as controlling IUU fishing, developing high-tech marine aquaculture, circular and smart aquaculture, and action plans to combat climate change and protect marine ecosystems.
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| The workshop features the participation of over 70 international and domestic participants. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
At the workshop, speakers from Indonesia, China, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan (China) Malaysia, and Chile will share experiences in sustainable fisheries development and climate change adaptation.
The workshop also discusses topics such as opportunities and challenges in fisheries development amidst climate change; sharing experiences and successful models from APEC economies and international organizations; and strengthening APEC cooperation to implement the Aotearoa Action Plan and the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 towards sustainable fisheries.
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| Speakers from Indonesia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Vietnam share experiences in sustainable fisheries development. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
The outcomes of the workshop, particularly the policy recommendations, will be presented to the Working Group and shared with members, contributing to promoting APEC cooperation in green economic development, sustainable and inclusive growth. This is also a significant cooperative activity in preparation for Vietnam hosting APEC Year 2027.
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| Speakers take a group photo at the opening of the workshop. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
