PDF International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Calendar

2022

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) to recognize and support the role of small-scale fishers, fish farmers, and fishery workers in food security and nutrition, poverty eradication, and sustainable use of natural resources. IYAFA 2022 gives an opportunity for SEAFDEC to also showcase its efforts in harnessing the potential of small-scale fishery activities in the Southeast Asian region that include capture fisheries and aquaculture

as well as highlight the benefits from boosting the development of these small-scale sectors of the region toward sustainability.

International Year of

Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center www.seafdec.org

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What is artisanal or small-scale fisheries and aquaculture?

“Artisanal” or “small-scale” fisheries is the common term used to describe fishery (capture fisheries and aquaculture) activities that use relatively small production units with low input and output, and low levels of technology or capital investment, excluding sport or recreation fishing. Small-scale fisheries contribute more than a quarter of world’s catch which depict the significance of this sector in food security and nutrition, poverty eradication, and sustainable resource utilization, especially in the Southeast Asian region, making the sustainable development of small-scale fisheries necessary.

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February 2022

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January 2022

All countries 1 New Year’s Day Cambodia

7 Victory over Genocide Regime Day Japan

10 Coming of Age Day Malaysia

18 Thaipusam First quarter moon Full moon Third quarter moon

Myanmar

4 Independence Day Viet Nam

31 Vietnamese New Year

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Official Holidays

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Sustaining Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Southeast Asian Region

In Southeast Asia, the majority of fishers and fishery workers are engaged in small-scale fishery activities including

pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest, fundamental to the social and cultural structures within and among fishing communities. Since small-scale fishery communities are mostly located in remote areas where access to health, education, and other social services is limited, a large number of small-scale fishers remain impoverished and continue to be marginalized.

The FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication serve as reference for countries in the region and also for SEAFDEC to boost the sustainable development of small-scale fisheries.

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March 2022

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February 2022

Brunei Darussalam 1 Chinese New Year 23 National Day Indonesia

1 Chinese New Year 28 Isra’ Mi’raj Day Japan

11 Foundation Day 23 The Emperor’s Birthday

Malaysia

1 Federal Territory Day 1-2 Chinese New Year Myanmar

12 Union Day

16 Full Moon Day of Tabaung Philippines

1 Chinese New Year 25 People Power Anniversary

Singapore

1-2 Chinese New Year Thailand

16 Makha Bucha Day Viet Nam

1-4 Vietnamese New Year

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Fishery Production for Household Consumption

Production from the Southeast Asian region’s small-scale fisheries is intended mainly for local and domestic markets, but most often for direct consumption within households. The high nutritional content of fish including proteins, micronutrients, and essential fatty acids, highlights the significant contribution of small-scale fisheries in nutritional security. Nevertheless, as large amount of fishery production goes directly for household consumption, the total production is usually underreported in official records although alternative methods have been explored to improve such a situation.

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April 2022

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March 2022

Brunei Darussalam 1 Isra’ Mi’raj*

Cambodia

8 International Women’s Day Indonesia

3 Bali Hindu New Year Japan

21 Vernal Equinox Day

Lao PDR

8 International Women’s Day Malaysia

1 Israk and Mikraj**

4 Installation of Sultan Terengganu**

Myanmar 2 Peasants’ Day 27 Armed Forces Day

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** For Terengganu, Malaysia

* The exact date is to be determined.

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Multispecies Gears and Catch

Small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia target multiple species using a wide range of simple fishing methods and gears. In inland waters, small- scale fishers are frequently shifting between different fishing methods and gears that suit the seasonality and availability of target species. Obtaining

catch data at species or group levels necessary in understanding the status of the resources to support sustainable fisheries management remains a major concern, but SEAFDEC has been improving the situation through capacity building of the region’s concerned human resources.

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May 2022

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April 2022

Brunei Darussalam 4 First day of Ramadhan*

19 Revelation of the Quran*

Cambodia

14-16 Khmer Traditional New Year Day Indonesia

15 Good Friday Japan 29 Showa Day

Lao PDR 14-16 Lao New Year Malaysia

19 Nazul Al-Qur’an

26 Birthday of Sultan Terengganu**

Myanmar

13-16 Thingyan Holiday 17 Burmese New Year Philippines

9 The Day of Valor 14 Maundy Thursday

15 Good Friday 16 Black Saturday Singapore 15 Good Friday Thailand

6 Chakri Memorial Day 13-15 Songkran Festival Viet Nam

11 Hung King Day 30 Reunification Day

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Seasonality of Inland Capture Fisheries

In Southeast Asia, small-scale inland capture fishing activities are influenced by seasonal movements of fish between connected habitats, such as rivers, floodplains, rice fields, irrigation systems, and other inland water bodies. Although inland capture fishing is conducted all year round, the highest abundance of fish captured could be observed during rainy season when fishes migrate and are caught in their migratory path as well as during dry season when fishes take refuge in smaller pools and become easier to catch. SEAFDEC has been developing measures to ensure the sustainability of small-scale inland capture fisheries.

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June 2022

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May 2022

All countries

1 International Labor Day Brunei Darussalam 3 Hari Raya Aidil Fitri*

31 Royal Brunei Armed Forces Anniversary Cambodia

14 King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday 15 Visak Bochea Day

19 Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day Indonesia

2 Eid Al-Fitr Day / Lebaran

3 Lebaran Holiday 16 Vesak Day

26 Ascension of Jesus Christ Japan

3 Constitution Memorial Day 4 Greenery Day

5 Children’s Day Malaysia

3-4 Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)*

15 Wesak Day Myanmar

16 Full Moon Day of Kasong

Philippines 3 Eidul Fitr Singapore

2 Hari Raya Puasa*

15 Vesak Day Thailand

4 Coronation Day

13 Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day 15 Visakha Bucha Day

Viet Nam

2-3 International Labor Day

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Diverse Livelihood for Small-scale Fishers

The Southeast Asian region’s small-scale fishers and fish workers are generally self-employed, and their fishing activities are conducted full-time, part- time, or seasonally in combination with other agriculture activities such as farming of crops and rearing of livestock. Other ancillary fishery- related income opportunities in coastal and inland fishing communities include netmaking, boat building, vessel engine repair and maintenance, as well as engagement in local crafts production.

Through the development and promotion of policy recommendations, SEAFDEC also makes sure that such ancillary activities are sustainable.

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July 2022

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June 2022

Cambodia

18 Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk’s Birthday Indonesia

1 Pancasila Day Malaysia

6 Birthday of DYMM SPB Yang Dipertuan Agong

Philippines

12 Independence Day Thailand

3 Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday

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Small-scale Aquaculture for Sustainable Rural Development

Small-scale aquaculture in Southeast Asia involves minimal investment and largely engages family labor, making it an important contributor to sustainable rural development including livelihood and supply of fish and fishery products for the local populace.

SEAFDEC has been promoting the sustainability of small-scale aquaculture for rural development.

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August 2022

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July 2022

Brunei Darussalam 10 Hari Raya Aidil Adha*

15 His Majesty Sultan’s Birthday 30 First Day of Hiraj 1444*

Indonesia

9 Eid Al Adha Day 30 Islamic New Year Japan

18 Marine Day

Malaysia 9 Arafat Day**

10-11 Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Qurban)*

12 Hari Raya Haji Holiday**

30 Awal Muharam 31 Awal Muharram Holiday**

Myanmar

10 Eid ul-Adha Day 13 Full Moon Day of Warso 19 Martyrs’ Day

Philippines 9 Eidul Adha Singapore 9 Hari Raya Haji*

Thailand

13 Asarnha Bucha Day 14 Buddhist Lent Day

28 His Majesty the King’s Birthday

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Small-scale Fish Processing

In Southeast Asia, small-scale fishers and fish workers use traditional fish processing methods of preservation (e.g. fermenting, smoking, sun-drying, salt-drying, among others) to extend shelf-life or to preserve the large amount of catch during peak season.

Despite insufficient means and infrastructure, SEAFDEC has improved such traditional methods in terms of safety and quality, and in the technical aspects to make sure that processing could be easily managed under local conditions requiring minimal inputs.

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September 2022

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August 2022

Indonesia

17 Independence Day Japan

11 Mountain Day Malaysia 31 National Day Philippines 21 Ninoy Aquino Day 29 National Heroes’ Day

Singapore 9 National Day Thailand

12 Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sirikit’s Birthday

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Sustaining Aquatic Habitat Conservation

Small-scale fishery activities are undertaken in “multiuse, multiuser” environment where both coastal and inland fishing communities compete for the resources with other users, resulting in habitat degradation. Ecologically sound measures such as the installation of artificial reefs, mangrove reforestation, coral plantation, fish passage construction, good aquaculture practices, and others are being undertaken by SEAFDEC to conserve aquatic habitats and ensure the sustainability of fishery resources.

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October 2022

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September 2022

Cambodia

24 Constitution Day 24-26 Pchum Ben Day Japan

19 Respect for the Aged Day 23 Autumnal Equinox Day Malaysia

16 Malaysia Day Viet Nam

2 Vietnamese National Day

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Addressing the Insufficiency of Data

Available information and collection of data are typically inadequate because of heterogeneity, diversity, and complexity of small-scale fishery activities.

Frequently dispersed over large areas, the multiple landing points and direct informal markets make it difficult to record the production from the Southeast Asian region’s small-scale fishery activities, and especially because such production is meant mainly for household consumption.

Collaborative and participatory approaches are therefore being applied by SEAFDEC in data collection, although alternative methods are also being explored to quantify the fishery resources and contribution of small- scale fisheries to food security.

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November 2022

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October 2022

Brunei Darussalam

8 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday*

Cambodia

15 Day of Paying Homage to the late King Father

29 Coronation Day of King Norodom Sihamoni

Indonesia

8 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

Japan 10 Sports Day Malaysia

9 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday 24 Deepavali*

Myanmar

10 Full Moon Day of Tha Din Kyut 24 Deepavali

Singapore 24 Deepavali

Thailand

13 His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Memorial Day 23 Chulalongkorn Memorial Day

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Management Approaches to Small-scale Fisheries

The approaches to small-scale fisheries management being promoted by SEAFDEC in Southeast Asia are ecosystem-based, integrated, holistic, and participatory. For sustainability of fishery resources, the capacity of small-scale fishing communities in designing, planning, and implementation of management measures is enhanced with special attention to equitable participation of women and men as well as vulnerable and marginalized groups. Similarly, ecosystem-based would also be adopted for small- scale aquaculture development.

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December 2022

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November 2022

Cambodia

7-9 Water Festival Day 9 National Independence Day Japan

3 Culture Day

23 Labor Thanksgiving Day Myanmar

9 Full Moon Day of Ta Zaung Mone 18 National Day

Philippines 1 All Saints’ Day 30 Bonifacio Day

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Promotion of Gender Equality and Equity

Typically, in the Southeast Asian scenario, men are engaged in fishery activities and women in fish processing and marketing as well as in near shore or coastal harvesting and culture activities.

Therefore, in formulating enhanced fisheries policies, SEAFDEC makes sure that gender equality and equity are being fostered by highlighting the roles and well-being of women and men in the region’s small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.

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January 2023

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55^th SEAFDEC Anniversary

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December 2022

Brunei Darussalam 25 Christmas Day Indonesia 25 Christmas Day Lao PDR 2 National Day Malaysia 25 Christmas Day

Myanmar 25 Christmas Day 31 New Year’s Eve Philippines 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 30 Rizal Day 31 New Year’s Eve

Singapore 25 Christmas Day Thailand

5 His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday

10 Constitution Day 31 New Year’s Eve

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture

COVID-19 created adverse impacts on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, especially in the Southeast Asian region: fishing activities restricted, transportation limited, eco-tourism events disrupted, among others, leading to low demand and supply of fish and fishery products, and reduced household incomes. Nevertheless, fish workers have been exploring new opportunities to sustain household incomes and alleviate the impacts of the pandemic, such as online marketing of fresh and processed fish and fishery products which otherwise should have been difficult to sell due to movement restrictions during the pandemic.

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October

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Calendar 2023

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SEAFDEC Calendar 2022

TD

MFRDMD

MFRD

AQD SEAFDEC

Secretariat

IFRDMD

SEAFDEC Addresses

SEAFDEC Secretariat P.O. Box 1046, Kasetsart Post Office, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10903 Thailand Tel: +66 2940 6326; Fax: +66 2940 6336 E-mail: secretariat@seafdec.org www.seafdec.org

Training Department (TD) P.O. Box 97, Phrasamutchedi, Samut Prakan 10290 Thailand

Tel: +66 2425 6100; Fax: +66 2425 6110 to 11 E-mail: td@seafdec.org

www.seafdec.or.th

Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD) c/o Singapore Food Agency 52, Jurong Gateway Road,

#14-01, Singapore 608550

Tel: +65 9046 4787; Fax: +65 6334 1831 E-mail: Ong_Yihang@sfa.gov.sg www.seafdec.org/mfrd

Aquaculture Department (AQD) Main Office: Tigbauan, 5021 Iloilo, Philippines Tel: +63 33 330 7000

Fax: +63 33 330 7002

Manila Office: Room 100-E, Ground Floor Philippine Social Science Center (PSSC) Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman Quezon City 1101 Philippines Tel & Fax: +63 2 8927 7825 E-mail: aqdchief@seafdec.org.ph www.seafdec.org.ph

Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD) Fisheries Garden, Chendering,

21080 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Tel: +609 617 5940; Fax: +609 617 5136 E-mail: mfrdmd@seafdec.org.my www.seafdec.org.my

Inland Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (IFRDMD) Jl. Gub. HA. Bastari No.08 Rt.29 RW.07

Kel. Silaberanti Kec. Seberang Ulu I, Jakabaring, Palembang 30252, South Sumatra, Indonesia Tel: +62 711 564 9600; Fax: +62 711 564 9601 E-mail: ifrdmd@seafdec.id

www.seafdec.id

www.seafdec.org