http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/19 2026-04-09T11:58:46Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2008 Annual Meeting of The Project "Improving Fishers' Livelihood and Fisheries Co-Management in Inland and Coastal Small-Scale Fisheries" Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Annual Meeting for the project "Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries" was held from 2 to 3 December 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, to review 2025 progress and finalize the 2026 work plan. Attended by 11 representatives from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, and focal points from Cambodia, Thailand, and Lao PDR, the meeting focused on strengthening project implementation through the identification of lessons learned and enhanced regional coordination. A key component of the program was a study visit to the Nam Xouang Reservoir, a successful pilot site for fisheries co-management and alternative livelihood development, which facilitated the exchange of best practices among participants. By integrating field-based insights with strategic planning, the meeting provided a framework for improving future project guidance and ensuring the sustainability of small-scale fisheries livelihoods across the participating member countries. The Annual Meeting of the project “Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries” was organized from 2 to 3 December 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The main objectives were to review progress at the pilot sites in 2025, identify challenges and lessons learned to strengthen project implementation, plan and confirm activities for 2026, and enhance knowledge sharing and coordination among SEAFDEC Departments and national focal points. The program included a one-day meeting and a study visit to the Nam Xouang Reservoir pilot site, which has demonstrated successful fisheries co-management and the development of alternative livelihoods under the project. The visit provided an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, good practices, and lessons learned, contributing to improved guidance and effectiveness for future project implementation. The meeting was attended by representatives from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, focal persons from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand, and officers from the Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DLF) of Lao PDR. A total of 11 participants, comprising 8 women and 3 men, attended the meeting. 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2005 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. 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2004 Course Report of On-site Training on the Implementation of National Fish Traceability and Logistic System (STELINA) in Indonesia The On-site Training on the Implementation of National Fish Traceability and Logistic System (STELINA) in Indonesia was held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at Surabaya, Indonesia. 61 participants who are from 21 Ministry of Marine Affair and Fisheries (MMAF), headquarter staff and stakeholders (2 provincial fisheries officers of East Java, and 38 fisheries business of East Java) who engage and/or conduct traceability of fish and fishery products attended the training. The Training aims to impart the knowledge of the Ministry of Marine Affair and Fisheries (MMAF) staff and stakeholders for implementation of national fish traceability and logistic system (STELINA) to combat IUU fishing. 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2002 Report of the Regional Training Course for Fisheries Inspectors in the Implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Regional Training Course for Fisheries Inspectors in the Implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) was organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) under the ASEAN–JICA Project on IUU Fishing Countermeasures. Held from 15 to 18 September 2025 at SEAFDEC/TD in Samut Prakan, Thailand, the primary objective was to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN Member States (AMSs) in implementing PSM to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The course convened 39 participants from various AMSs, SEAFDEC staff, and observers, representing national agencies responsible for fisheries inspection. The curriculum featured key technical topics, including an introduction to the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA), risk assessment methodologies, and the application of open-source tools such as Global Fishing Watch, Skylight, and C4ADS Triton for risk-based inspection planning. Experts from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement delivered significant components focusing on port inspection techniques, offloading controls, and the implementation of PSMA and Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs) in the United States. Participants engaged in practical case studies, hands-on inspection exercises conducted on the M.V. SEAFDEC, and a site observation at Bangkok Fishing Port, which provided valuable insights into real-world operations. The comprehensive program, delivered through lectures, demonstrations, and field activities, successfully enhanced participants’ knowledge and practical skills for conducting effective port inspections. This initiative fostered regional cooperation, strengthened collective efforts in combating IUU fishing, and established a strong foundation for promoting sustainable and responsible fisheries management in Southeast Asia. This training aims to build up the capacity of participants to better understand the techniques required for the effective implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) and associated port control procedures, while simultaneously enhancing their understanding and practical application of innovative analytical tools (such as Global Fishing Watch, Skylight, and C4ADS Triton) for analysis, notification, and support, thereby improving risk-based inspection and overall decision-making to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region. 2025-11-11T00:00:00Z