8 July, 2016
Many Rural Communities Oblivious of Fisheries Law
Rural people's difficulty in accessing information in relation to the Law on Fisheries is one of the reasons for the continued use in many provinces of illegal fishing techniques such as using electric shock equipment.
This prompted the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry ("Ministry") to develop a plan to encourage people to conserve fisheries in the target provinces of Vientiane, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Savannakhet, Saravan, Xekong, Attapeu, Champassak and the Vientiane capital. The Ministry intends to publicize correct information about the fisheries law, and strengthen local leadership and communities in pointing the people to the right fishing techniques while fostering fishery conservation.
The Law on Fisheries focuses on reducing illegal fishing in the country. It specifies the principles, regulations and measures governing: (i) the organisation, implementation, management, and inspection of fisheries work; (ii) the promotion of aquaculture; and (iii) the conservation, protection, development and sustainable exploitation of aquatic fauna to ensure the provision of fish and other aquatic fauna as a food source for all Lao people.
For further information, please contact:
Eng Beng SC, Partner, Rajah & Tann
eng.beng.lee@rajahtann.com
