Joint Communique: Summary Conclusion and Recommendations of the South Asia FAO-BOBLME Regional Consultation on the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security
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The South Asia FAO-BOBLME Regional Consultation on the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for
Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka,
on 23 – 26 November 2015 was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO) and the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project for Bangladesh, India, Maldives and
Sri Lanka. It was co-hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of Sri Lanka, and additional
financial support was provided by the Government of Norway. The overall objective of the workshop was to raise awareness and support the implementation of the
Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and
Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) in the region. During 3.5 days, participants examined the current
status of small-scale fisheries in the region, shared experiences through country and topical presentations
and discussions, and proposed action to support the implementation of the SSF Guidelines at regional and
national level.