SDG 14

Indicator 14.3.2

Sustainability and Stewardship

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RUTS Policy on Prohibiting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Practice

Reporters:	Dr. Chanyut Sudtongkong
	Dr. Thongchai Nitiratsuwan

October 15, 2024

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has significant environmental, economic, and social consequences, contributing to overfishing and undermining the sustainability of legal fisheries. While Southeast Asia is a major hotspot, IUU fishing is a global issue. Addressing it requires a multi-sectoral strategy to prevent the entry of IUU products into markets. These products are defined as fish and marine resources harvested, transported, processed, or sold in violation of national or international laws, including those caught using destructive methods like bottom trawling or cyanide fishing, in protected areas, or without proper permits.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) is dedicated to advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its policies and operations. In line with this commitment, RUTS has implemented a policy banning the use of products derived from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This policy strictly prohibits the procurement, sale, and consumption of IUU fishery products on campus. All campus stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that fishery products are sourced from reputable suppliers who can verify their legality and sustainability.