http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2006 The project aims to leverage and support the implementation of these international frameworks at a regional level. Regionally, the ASEAN Roadmap on Combating IUU Fishing (2021–2025) provides strategic direction to strengthen cooperation, improve fisheries governance, and promote responsible fishing practices, and promote the existing regional platforms for effective fisheries management. Fri, 08 May 2026 11:51:16 GMT 2026-05-08T11:51:16Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2011 Report of Regional Workshop on Information Exchange on Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) for Combating IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Regional Workshop on Information Exchange on Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) for Combating IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia was held in Bangkok from 24 to 26 February 2026. Organized by the SEAFDEC Training Department in collaboration with GIZ, the event adopted a hybrid format to engage representatives from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and various regional networks. The workshop functioned as a strategic platform to enhance regional transparency and coordination, focusing on the exchange of knowledge and lessons learned regarding MCS systems. Key outcomes included an updated regional understanding of current MCS practices and the improvement of collective capacity to address illegal fishing activities. Participants worked to enhance mechanisms for sharing best practices and to strengthen the communication channels within the MCS network. By fostering a shared regional understanding of MCS implementation, the workshop established a stronger foundation for future collaborative actions. Ultimately, these efforts aim to ensure the long-term sustainability of fisheries resources through more effective and unified enforcement across Southeast Asia. This hybrid workshop, organized by SEAFDEC/TD in collaboration with GIZ, focused on enhancing regional transparency and coordination to combat IUU fishing in Southeast Asia. It provided a strategic platform for ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices regarding Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) systems. The event successfully updated regional understanding of MCS implementation and strengthened communication networks to support future collaborative enforcement. These efforts aim to build collective capacity and foster a unified regional approach to ensuring fisheries sustainability. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2011 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z