Capacity Building at the Regional Level:

Work of SEAFDEC in Southeast Asia

Chumnarn Pongsri, Ph.D.Secretary-General, SEAFDEC

Global Conference on Aquatic Animal Health ProgrammesPanama City, 30 June 2011

Introduction (1)Importance of Fisheries/Aquaculture in the Southeast Asian Region Food Security Poverty Alleviation Job Opportunity National Economy

Introduction (2)Nature of Fisheries in Southeast Asia Tropical, multi-species, multi-gear Seasonal variation, particularly inland

fisheries Mostly by small-scale fishers/farmers Large portions for subsistence and

household consumption, and not record in production statistics

Introduction (3)Trends of Production in Southeast Asia

Marine Capture

Inland Capture

Aquaculture

Source: FAO’s presentation at FFP2020 Conference

(1000 MT)

Introduction (4)

Marine CaptureInland Capture

Aquaculture

Total Fisheries Production of SEA

Total SEA production = 27,260,100 MT (19% of World’s production)

Source: FAO’s presentation at FFP2020 Conference

Introduction (5)Indication from fishery/stock assessment

Source: FAO’s presentation at FFP2020 Conference

Introduction (6)Trends/Issues in Fisheries/Aquaculture Declining capture fishery production due to

over-exploitation of resources and habitat degradation

Growing concerns on responsible fishing practices to sustain the utilization of resources (UN Fish Stock Agreement, CCRF)

Growing demand of fish (esp. for food security)

Intensification of aquaculture system to increase the contribution from aquaculture to total fishery production

Aquaculture issues/challenges in Southeast Asia (1)

Increased use of feeds including low-value fish for aquaculture

Organic discharge to the environment Impact from aquaculture on

species/genetic diversity Occurrence/wide-spread of aquatic animal

diseases Increasing use of chemicals and drugs

Emerging requirements for better quality/safety of products, environmental integrity, aquatic animal health and welfare, etc. (increasing certification scheme/requirements, dev. Of FAO Technical Guidelines on Aquaculture Certification)

Impacts and mitigation of impacts from climate change to aquaculture

Consequences from ASEAN Community Building (targeted by 2015)

Aquaculture issues/challenges in Southeast Asia (2)

Difficulty for small-scale aquaculture in the region to accommodate the emerging situations and requirements

Requirement for capacity building activities, specifically to build capabilities at the farm level to enable fish farmers in undertaking practices that are conform with emerging requirements, including those on aquatic animal health and welfare

Aquaculture issues/challenges in Southeast Asia (3)

1) Enhancing capacity of fisheries and aquaculture-related authorities on aspects relevant to animal health and welfare, and food safety of aquaculture products with emphasis on promoting appropriate management and improving the aquaculture environment

2) Development of tool kits that are relevant and applicable for small-scale farmers to enhance their capacity to respond to emerging requirements

Priority areas for capacity building activities relevant to aquatic animal

health and welfare (1)

3) Strengthening the capacity of veterinary-related authorities on aquatic animal health and welfare as well as collaboration with fisheries and aquaculture-related agencies on relevant issues

4) Fostering collaboration among countries, organizations, etc. for exchanging information, mobilizing expertise, and enhancing national capacities to satisfy animal health and welfare and food safety requirements of aquaculture products

Priority areas for capacity building activities relevant to aquatic animal

health and welfare (2)

Programs relevant to Fish Disease and Capacity Building (AQD) Development of Fish Disease Inspection

Methodologies for Artificially-bred Seeds (2000-2005)

Establishment of Disease Surveillance System of Aquatic Animals (2005-2009)

Human Capacity Building for Sustainable Aquaculture (2005-2009)

Accelerating Awareness and Capacity-Building in Fish Health management in Southeast Asia (2010-2014)

Relevant capacity building activities undertaken by SEAFDEC (1)

Programs relevant to chemical and drug residues in aquaculture products (MFRD) Chloramphenicol and Nitrofuran Residues in

Aquaculture Fish and Fish Products (2004-2005) Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish

Products in Southeast Asia (2004-2008) – for Choramphenicol, Nitrofuran, Malachite Green & Leuco-malachite Green

Relevant capacity building activities undertaken by SEAFDEC (2)

Relevant capacity building activities undertaken by SEAFDEC (3)

Research & Development

Technology Verification

Information Package & Toolkits

Training at Various Levels

Enhancing human capacity and facilities to cope with emerging concerns on aquatic animal health

Establishment of disease surveillance system Domestication and development of disease

resistant strains for aquaculture Development of guidelines on the proper use of

chemicals in aquaculture Methodology for analysis of chemical and drug

residues in aquaculture products Training Courses (including on-line courses) and

capacity building through the implementation of relevant activities

Relevant capacity building activities undertaken by SEAFDEC (4)

Thank you