走向绿色的中国渔业及水产品供应链

This report, produced by the China Association of Aquatic Products Processing and Trade (CAPPMA) in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), analyzes the sustainability of China's fisheries and aquaculture supply chains. It focuses on three specific case studies—tilapia, cod, and live reef food fish—to identify environmental and social challenges and provide strategic policy guidance for integrating sustainability into China's national trade and economic policies.

• China has become the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of aquatic products, but its complex supply chain makes it difficult to trace the specific environmental impacts of various biological species and ecosystems.
• The report establishes 17 sustainability assessment criteria across ecological, economic, and social dimensions, focusing on outcomes (such as avoiding ecosystem impact) rather than just operational inputs.
• China's tilapia industry is a global leader, with 2008 production accounting for 40% of the global total. While it is a low-energy species, the industry faces challenges regarding waste management, antibiotic use, and reliance on fishmeal and fish oil in feed.
• China serves as a critical intermediate link in the global cod supply chain, importing raw materials from four major fishing grounds and exporting processed fillets primarily to the EU, US, and Japan. However, the lack of specific customs codes for different cod species leads to inaccurate trade statistics.
• The live reef food fish trade, particularly for high-value species like the Leopard Coral Grouper, is characterized by unsustainable 'boom-to-bust' fishing patterns, where resources are depleted in one area before moving to new fishing grounds.
• Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing remains a severe threat, exemplified by the trade of the endangered Humphead Wrasse (Napoleon Wrasse), where products are often mislabeled or smuggled through transit hubs like Hong Kong to avoid CITES regulations.
• The report recommends that the Chinese government establish a national traceability system and a long-term sustainable trade policy to reduce IUU sources, eliminate pollution from processing plants, and promote the use of sustainable certifications like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

APA

Hanson, A., Cui, H., Zou, L., Clarke, S., Muldoon, G., Potts, J., & Zhang, H. (n.d.). 走向绿色的中国渔业及水产品供应链. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/greening_china_fish_zh.pdf

Chicago

Hanson, Arthur, He Cui, Linlin Zou, Shelley Clarke, Geoffrey Muldoon, Jason Potts, and Huihui Zhang. 走向绿色的中国渔业及水产品供应链. International Institute for Sustainable Development, n.d. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/greening_china_fish_zh.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{hansonnd, author = {Hanson, Arthur and Cui, He and Zou, Linlin and Clarke, Shelley and Muldoon, Geoffrey and Potts, Jason and Zhang, Huihui}, title = {{走向绿色的中国渔业及水产品供应链}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/greening_china_fish_zh.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }