This project aims at enhancing the capacities of AMSs to prevent and combat IUU fishing through a series of training and/or workshop activities, and target staff of the government agencies concerned responsible for the implementation of relevant activities to eliminate IUU fishing. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/1989 2026-04-11T10:19:55Z 2026-04-11T10:19:55Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2005 2026-01-20T04:15:34Z 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Course Report on The Training Course on Responsible Fishing Technologies/Practices to Combat IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia The Training Course on Responsible Fishing Technologies/Practices to Combat IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia was held from 19 to 27 November 2025, in Bangkok and Chon Buri, Thailand, was specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of key regional officers in implementing effective countermeasures against IUU fishing. The participants will learn how to combat IUU fishing by implementing responsible fishing technologies and practices. The course covers a wide range of topics, including an overview of recent international issues on IUU fishing, SEAFDEC initiatives, vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and the inspection of fishing vessels and gears. By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to promote responsible fishing technologies and practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and well-regulated fishing industry in Southeast Asia.

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The Regional Workshop on Enhancing Policies and Countermeasures Against IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Regional Workshop on Enhancing Policies and Countermeasures Against IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia was organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) under the ASEAN–Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Project on IUU Fishing Countermeasures in Southeast Asia. The Workshop was conducted from 6 to 8 October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance the capacity of ASEAN Member States (AMSs) to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) Fishing. The Workshop served as a platform for AMSs to share experiences, update progress on the implementation of the National Plans of Action to Combat IUU Fishing (NPOA–IUU), and discuss policy actions and countermeasures in line with international and regional frameworks. A total of 36 participants attended the Workshop, comprising representatives from AMSs, except Singapore, as well as officials from SEAFDEC, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and other relevant organizations. Key sessions focused on the current status of NPOA–IUU implementation, urgent concerns related to IUU Fishing countermeasures, and the initiative to develop the ASEAN Voluntary Guidelines for Transshipment. Participants exchanged views on challenges and gaps in Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS), Port State Measures (PSM), transshipment practices, and inter-agency coordination. The Workshop concluded with agreed ways forward, emphasizing capacity building, strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, enhancing the use of monitoring technologies, and improving regional coordination and information-sharing mechanisms. The outcomes of the Workshop are expected to support AMSs in advancing effective policies and practical countermeasures against IUU Fishing, thereby contributing to sustainable fisheries management and responsible fishing practices in Southeast Asia. The Regional Workshop on Enhancing Policies and Countermeasures Against IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia was organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) under the ASEAN-JICA Capacity Building Project on IUU Fishing Countermeasures in Southeast Asia. the workshop took place from 6 to 8 October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The objectives aim to facilitate the exchange of progress on National Plans of Action to Combat IUU Fishing (NPOA-IUU) among ASEAN Member States while simultaneously addressing international concerns regarding illegal fishing countermeasures. By fostering deeper regional cooperation, the discussion will also focus on developing the ASEAN Voluntary Guidelines for Transshipment to significantly strengthen regulatory frameworks and collective oversight.

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Course Report of the Regional Training on Traceability and Effective Management Tools for Fish and Fishery Products in Southeast Asia (10-12 June 2025) Regional Training on Traceability and Effective Management Tools for Fish and Fishery Products in Southeast Asia was organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) under the ASEAN-JICA Capacity Building Project on IUU Fishing Countermeasures in Southeast Asia. The training took place from 10 to 12 June 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, and aimed to strengthen the capacities of ASEAN Member States (AMSs) in implementing traceability systems and effective management tools to combat IUU fishing in the region.

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Course Report on On-Site Training on Traceability for Fish And Fishery Products in Lao PDR The On-site Training on Traceability for Fish and Fishery Products in Lao PDR was held from 18 to 20 March 2025 at Vientiane, Lao PDR. 26 participants who are Department of Livestock sand Fisheries (DLF) staff responsible and engaged in the traceability of fish and fishery products attended the training. The Training aims to enhance the capacity of the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Loa PDR staff, to combat IUU fishing through effective traceability management tools for fish and fishery products.

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