Cambodian Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.

The overall objective of this Cambodian Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CamCode), is to establish principles, in accordance with the relevant rules of Cambodian and international law, for responsible fishing and fisheries activities, taking into account all their relevant biological, technological, economic, social, environmental and commercial aspects.
The CamCode contains the guidelines and best practice principles for the use of all stakeholders in the fisheries sector in Cambodia. It is not mandatory. It supports the implementation of the Strategic Planning Framework (SPF) (2010-2019), and is published as Volume 3 of the SPF. The principles set out in CamCode are based on international standards of behavior, for responsible practices with a view to ensuring the effective conservation, management and development of living aquatic resources, with due respect for the ecosystem and for biodiversity. The general principles include: Operating in conformity with the law; Recognising the importance of fisheries to vulnerable groups; Recognising the role of women; Providing appropriate alternative livelihoods; Considering the needs of future generations; Observing rights and obligations; etc. CamCode recognises the nutritional, economic, social, environmental and cultural importance of fisheries, and the interests of all those concerned with the fisheries sector. It addresses key concerns to the development, management and conservation of fisheries in Cambodia such as poverty reduction, gender, transparency, accountability, harmonisation, working conditions and participation in the policy process. It also covers the technical areas of conservation, management, fishing operations, aquaculture, post-harvest fisheries and research. CamCode relates to all the aquatic resources of Cambodia in both marine and freshwater environments. It also deals with the fisheries-related international and Regional cooperation.