Reporters : Dr. Chanyut Sudtongkong, Dr.Thongchai Nitiratsuwan, Miss. Hathaitip Tongdoung
Indicator : 14.3.2
Date : November 2, 2022
Related SDGs:
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has a range of negative environmental, economic, and social impacts, including contributing to overfishing and threatening the sustainability of legal fisheries. Southeast Asia is a hotspot for IUU fishing, but it occurs globally. Therefore, a multi-sectoral approach is necessary to prohibit the products of IUU fishing. IUU fishery products are defined as fish and other marine products that are caught, transported, processed, or marketed in violation of national or international laws and regulations. This includes fish caught using destructive fishing methods, such as bottom trawling and cyanide fishing; fish caught in protected areas; and fish caught without proper permits.
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) is committed to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its policies and operations. As part of this commitment, RUTS has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of products harvested from IUU fishing. This policy prohibits the procurement, sale, and consumption of IUU fishery products on campus. Campus stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that all fishery products served on campus are sourced from reputable suppliers who can verify that their products are legal and sustainable.
Related Links:
https://statute.rmutsv.ac.th/file/306797.pdf
https://www.studyiq.com/articles/iuu-fishing/
http://www.seaaroundus.org/the-economist-highlights-chinas-illegal-fishing-fleets/
