5 Conclusion

The industry has embraced the idea of collaboration, helping them to move towards a stronger, selfdetermined future that is sustainable environmentally, socially and economically. Whilst this cooperation was promoted on the basis of presenting Hainan tilapia as a quality product, it has the added value of driving improvements in production practices to minimise risks and impacts across the industry. There are some strong champions who are keen to drive the HTSA forward and develop closer partnerships with the local government, researchers and other stakeholders, whilst strengthening supply chain engagement to support improved production efficiencies.

It is still relatively early days in this demonstration of AIPs, but there is already strong interest from the industry in other provinces in China. Challenges remain in building effective zonal management into the regulatory structure both in Hainan and nationally, but the Code of Good Practice being developed by the industry is providing sound foundations for a constructive dialogue on the sustainable future of this valuable industry.

 

6 East Java Shrimp AIP

Figure 3. Location of Muncar, within Banyuwangi district, East Java, Indonesia.