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Perspectives on the Role of Developing States in the Sustainable Use and Management of MGRs in Global Oceans Maria Rowena R. Romana-Eguia, PhD. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Rizal, Philippines MABNJ - 64% of the world’s oceans, their seabed and bottom MGRs - megadiverse, must be managed sustainably MGR surveys -complex, costly -developed states lead Developing states and MGR use, mgmt: - indirectly involved thru their scientists (supportive research) and legislators (policy formulation) - more as beneficiaries than users -higher species diversity in subtropics and tropics - fishery resources not to be overexploited World fish stocks - 50% fully exploited - 20% overexploited Marine fishery depletion/ overexploitation - problem in spite implementation of legal frameworks Responsible use of marine fish genetic resources (Philippines) RP fish production:4.4M metric tons 47% aquaculture 28%municipal capture fisheries 25% commercial fisheries Info on extent of commercial fishing in ABNJ not available Commercial fishery operators adhere to Philippine Fisheries Code or RA 8850 (reflects issues under FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries) SEAFDEC Initiatives on MFGR use Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (AQD) Training Department (TD) Marine Fisheries Resources Development Management Department (MFMRD) Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD) In 1998, SEAFDEC and the Gov’t of Japan led Program on Regionalization of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries SEAFDEC initiatives on MFGR use thru RCCRF capacity building, 11 ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries trained in responsible fisheries mgmt SEAFDEC include essence of CCRF in its thrusts by promoting -fishing operations aquaculture development fisheries management post harvest practices, trade ……and developing guidelines for implementation at local, national and regional levels SEAFDEC initiatives on use, mgmt of MFGRs FAO’s QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (U ncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. regional global MGRs screened for potentially useful bioactive compounds for drug development Use of MGRs (bioprospecting for drug discovery) development of anti-pain drug : Ziconitide (Prialt) Conus magnus Dr. Baldomero Olivera University of Utah UNIV. OF THE PHILIPPINES MSI’s INITIATIVES Pharma Seas Drug Discovery Program led by Dr. G. Concepcion and Dr. B Olivera DOST and University of Utah funding cross discipline collaboration University of Utah UP Inst of Biology UP Inst of Chemistry UP National Science Research Inst UP Natl Inst of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology UP College of Pharmacy UP College of Vet Medicine Research Inst for Tropical Medicine UNIV. OF THE PHILIPPINES MSI’s INITIATIVES 6-year program aims to develop: Anti-infective agents from spongeassociated marine microorganisms (for TB, S aureus infections, possibly HIV) Anti-pain agents from turrid snails Ensure MGR use w/ minimal environmental impact Local effort but learnings can be applied to policy formulation re: global marine bioprospecting, access and benefit-sharing UNIV. OF THE PHILIPPINES MSI’s INITIATIVES PICs and CRA granted Identified beneficiaries: Filipino people National Treasury Filipino scientists and academic institutions Developing country researchers will practice responsible MGR use if involved in global undertakings willingness to be involved, trained in international ocean and MGR research human capacity building esp in weak areas (e.g. taxonomic research etc.) increasing no. of trained pop’n geneticists/molecular geneticists Role of developing states Developing states w/ own bioprospecting laws can ably support and help implement MGR governance policies Developing states can share human resources in international research collaboration Developing states are beneficiaries of human capacity building schemes (both scientists and legislators) on MGR assessment, use and mgmt Developing states aware of ABS policies can benefit equitably from MGRs Developing states can assist in effective MGR mgmt given opportunities for active involvement in scientific and legislative endeavours Thanks to Global Forum organizers National Parks Board, Singapore SEAFDEC/AQD