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Date Venue Event Name Organized By
March 2024
5–7 Thailand SEAFDEC Inter-Departmental Information Workshop: harmonized monitoring and reporting of information-related activities Secretariat
18–28 Thailand Training and Field practice on Socioeconomic Monitoring (SocMon) for Coastal and Small-scale fisheries management in Southeast Asia TD
20–21 Thailand Workshop on the Project End of Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Enhancing National Capacities to Eliminate IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia TD
20–22 Thailand BOBLME Inception Workshop on EAFM Institutionalization at National Level––Thailand TD
May 2024
6–9 Philippines 56th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council Secretariat
13–21 Thailand 64th Short-term Training Course for University Students “Ecosystem-Based Fisheries for Sustainable Fisheries Resources Management” TD
June 2024       
 6–7 Thailand Regional Workshop on “The application of AquaGRIS: the FAO global information system, to build national registries of aquatic genetic resources” Secretariat & FAO
 10–13 Thailand Training Course on Monitoring the Phenomenon of Climate Change and the Impact on Fish Stock Life History Parameters in water in Southeast Asia TD
14 Thailand Core Expert Meeting on Improving the Draft Work Plan and Way Forward on USAID DOI International Technical Assistance program Implementation TD
August
6–7 Thailand Regional Workshop on Effective and Appropriate of Fisheries Management Concepts/Approaches/Tools for Small-scale Fisheries in Southeast Asian Region TD
Date Venue Event Name Organized By
February 2024       
6–7  Lao PDR Courtesy Visit of SG to Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Lao PDR Secretariat
13–15 Thailand USAID Southeast Asia Fisheries Partnership: Activity Detailed Planning Workshop Secretariat
20–21 Cambodia Courtesy Visit of SG to Fisheries Administration,
Cambodia
Secretariat
Date Venue Event Name Organized By
January 2023
29–31 Jan Cambodia SG’s courtesy visit to Cambodia Secretariat
February 2023
13–17 Feb Indonesia SG’s courtesy visit to MMAF Indonesia and IFRDMD Secretariat
21–22 Feb Online Online Practical Workshop on Preparation and Installation of the eACDS Application to Server for Myanmar TD
27 Feb – 3 Mar Thailand Training on applying drawing program for fishing gears illustration (in Thai) TD
March 2023
20–24 Mar Philippines Training Course on Giant Freshwater Prawn Hatchery and Grow-out Operations (Session 1) AQD
April 2023
17 Apr – 2 May Philippines Training Course on Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production, Nursery and Management AQD
19–26 Thailand Short-term University Training Course#63 TD
24–28 Philippines Training Course on Tilapia Hatchery and Grow-out Operations (Session 1) AQD
25–27 Viet Nam Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Fisheries Sectors in Viet Nam TD
May 2023
8–12 Thailand Tailor-made Training Course on Basic Seamanship for Kasetsart University (Sriracha Campus) TD
9 and 11 Virtual Meeting 55th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council Secretariat
15–19 Thailand Tailor-made Training Course on Basic Marine Engineering for Kasetsart University (Sriracha Campus) TD
15–25 Philippines Training Course on Abalone (Haliotis asinina) Hatchery and Grow-out AQD
22–26 Philippines Training Course on Giant Freshwater Prawn Hatchery and Grow-out Operations (Session 2) AQD
24–25 Thailand Training on eACDS Application in Catch Documentation Part in Krabi Province, Thailand TD
June 2023
1–8 Myanmar The Implementation of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) at the Learning Site in Kawthaung, Myanmar TD
19 Thailand Seminar on Updated Menu-driven Software for Fish Stock Assessments and Managements TD
19–23 Philippines Training Course on Tilapia Hatchery and Grow-out Operations (Session 2) AQD
19 Jun – 24 Jul Philippines Training Course on Marine Fish Hatchery Operations AQD
20–21 Cambodia Follow up on the EAFM implementation in Boeng Tonle Chhmar, Cambodia TD
20–22 Cambodia Training on the Use of eACDS Application in the Part of Catch Declaration (CD) in Koh Kong Province, Cambodia TD
20–22 Singapore Mid Term-Review meeting for JTFVI Phase II Project on “Enhancing Food Safety and Competitiveness of Seafood Products – Track 1: Regional Guidelines on Good Manufacturing and Handling Practices (GMP & GHP) for Ready-to-eat Raw Fish and Fisheries Products” MFRD
Regional Training Workshop for JTFVI Phase II Project on “Enhancing Food Safety and Competitiveness of Seafood Products – Track 2: High Pressure Processing (HPP) Processing Protocols for Seafood”
July 2023
5 Viet Nam Courtesy Visit to SEAFDEC Council Director for Viet Nam Secretariat
3–7 Philippines 50th Anniversary of AQD AQD
10–13 Malaysia Regional Training Course on Artificial Reefs Development Program MFRDMD & TD
13–14 Thailand Data Analysis Workshop on Socio-economic of Small-scale Fisheries TD
18–19 Viet Nam Workshop on Developing the Field Guide for Glass Eel Species Identification IFRDMD
August 2023
3–5 Thailand Regional Training Course on Data Collection and Bio-Statistic for Fishery TD
6–10 Thailand Data-Limited Fish Stock Assessments Using R-Statistical Program TD
8 Online Webinar on Aquatic Genetic Resources Secretariat
14 Aug – 4 Sep Philippines Training Course on Mangrove Crab Hatchery Operations AQD
14–18 Philippines Training Course on Carp Hatchery and Grow-out Operations AQD
22–24 Thailand The Third Regional Technical Consultation on Fishery Statistics and Information in Southeast Asia Secretariat
29–31 Thailand Regional Workshop on Effective and appropriate of Fisheries Management Concepts/Approaches/Tools for SEA Region TD
September 2023
4–8 Thailand Regional Practical Training Course on Google Earth Engine and Oceanographic Data Visualization TD
4–9 Philippines Training Course on Fish Nutrition & Feed Development AQD
4–13 Philippines Training Course on Micropropagation and Nursery Culture of Kappaphycus AQD
6 Indonesia 2023 Government of Japan Trust Fund Projects Semi Annual Progress Meeting IFRDMD
18–22 Philippines Training Course on Catfish Hatchery and Grow-out Operations AQD
18–27 Philippines Training Course on Mangrove Crab Nursery and Grow-out Operations AQD
18–28 Malaysia In-house Training Course of Larval Fish and Eggs Identification for Fish-Stock Assessments MFRDMD
25 Sep – 23 Dec Philippines Distance Learning Course on Basic Principles of Aquaculture Nutrition (Online) AQD
October 2023
2–9 Philippines Training Course on Pompano & Red Snapper Seed Production AQD
3–6 Thailand 2023 ASFA Advisory Board Meeting FAO/ASFA
(Hosted by SEC)
3–6 Malaysia On-site Training on Chondrichthyans Taxonomy and Biology MFRDMD
3–6 Malaysia Socio-economic Research on Trade of Sharks and Rays in Sabah, Malaysia MFRDMD
9–26 Philippines RECAB 2023: Regional training Course on Advanced Aquaculture Technologies for Commercially Important Commodities in Southeast Asia SEC & AQD
17–19 Malaysia 24th Meeting of SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) SEC & MFRDMD
30 Oct – 28 Nov Philippines Training Course on Brackishwater Aquaculture AQD
November 2023
6–21 Philippines Training Course on Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production, Nursery & Management (Session 2) AQD
6 Nov – 13 Feb 2024 Philippines Distance Learning Course on Basic Principles of Health Management in Aquaculture (Online) AQD
13–27 Philippines Training Course on Community-based freshwater aquaculture for remote rural areas of Southeast Asia AQD
20–22 Indonesia 46th Meeting of SEAFDEC Program Committee SEC & IFRDMD
23–24 Indonesia 26th Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Secretariat
25 Indonesia SEAFDEC Department Chiefs’ Meeting Secretariat
Date Venue Event Name Organized By
February 2022
15 Feb Online Meeting Inter-Departmental Information Workshop Secretariat
March 2022
14–18 Thailand In-house write shop on Fisheries Management Tools TD
16–17 Online Meeting 5th Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee for SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Fisheries Refugia Project TD
23–24 Mar Online Meeting RES&POA-2030: Regional Workshop on Development of the Key Indicators and Detailed Roadmap Secretariat
April 2022
20 Apr Online Workshop The Regional Workshop for the Finalization of the Study Report on Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Fisheries Sector of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries Secretariat
May 2022
4–6 May Thailand Writeshop on Developing Training Modules of Gender Mainstreaming in Small-scale Fisheries TD
10–12 May Online Training Online Training on Fish Handling Techniques Onboard Fishing Vessels TD
12 May Thailand In-house Seminar on USAID Funding Requirements TD
17 May Thailand In-house Training on USAID Budget Preparation Secretariat
23 and 25 Online Meeting The 54th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council Secretariat
25 May Thailand and Online Training Course Program on Inland Fisheries EAFM for the Department of Fisheries, Thailand TD
26–27 May Online Training Online Training on Preparation and Installation of the eACDS Application to Server for Brunei Darussalam TD
27 May Thailand and Online 7th Meeting of the Project Steering Committee (SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Fisheries Refugia Project) TD
30 May Online Workshop Regional Workshop on Gender Dimension in the Value Chain of Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture in Southeast Asia TD
June 2022
1–3 Jun Thailand 2nd Writeshop on Developing Training Modules of Gender Mainstreaming in Small-scale Fisheries TD
9–10 Jun Online Training Online Training on Preparation and Installation of the eACDS Application to Server for Malaysia TD
14–15 Jun Online Meeting RES&POA2030-Regional Workshop on Finalization of the Key Indicators Secretariat
15 Jun Online Meeting Online Meeting with DOF Myanmar on the Implementation of EAFM at Learning Sites in Myanmar TD
20–25 Jun Thailand Training on Fisheries Management at the EAFM Learning Site in Ranong Province TD
21–23 Jun Online Training Online Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels TD
28–30 Jun Online Training Online Regional Training Course on Fish Handling Onboard Fishing Vessels TD
July 2022
8 Jul Thailand Onsite Training Program on Fish Handling Onboard Fishing Vessels TD
26 Jul Webinar Webinar on Japan’s Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) Under Act on Ensuring the Proper Domestic Distribution and Importation of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants Secretariat
August 2022
22–26 Thailand National Training Course on Fisheries Management Tools TD
23–26 Aug Thailand 2nd Regional Technical Consultation on Fishery Statistics and Information in Southeast Asia Secretariat
29 Aug–2 Sep Myanmar Training Course on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management TD
29 Aug–6 Sep Thailand 2nd Regional Training Workshop on Stock Assessment in Support the Implementation of the International Commitments for Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources Secretariat
30 Aug–1 Sep Thailand Regional Technical Consultation on Development of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Common Position on the Proposed Listing of Commercially-exploited Aquatic Species into the CITES Appendices Secretariat
September 2022
6–8 Sep Indonesia Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Fisheries Sector TD
12–17 Sep Thailand Regional Training Course on Fisheries Management Tools for Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) TD
13–15 Sep Thailand Regional Training on Port State Measures Inspection in Focus of Shipping Container for Fish and Fisheries Product TD
20–29 Sep Thailand Regional Capacity Building Network (RECAB): Regional Training course on Gender Mainstreaming in Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia Secretariat & TD
21–23 Sep Thailand Workshop on Analyzing Catch Data and GIS Data (JAIF project) Secretariat
October 2022
2–9 Oct Japan SG’s Mission to Japan Secretariat
17–19 Oct Thailand Implementing the Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand (SCS SAP Project) TD
18–20 Oct Indonesia The Twenty-third Meeting of SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) Secretariat
25–27 Oct Malaysia Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Fisheries Sector TD and MFRDMD
November 2022
7–11 Nov Thailand Training Course on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management for Mekong River Fisheries Community TD
7–21 Nov Philippines Training Course on Community-based Freshwater Aquaculture for Remote Rural Areas of Southeast Asia AQD
8–10 Nov Indonesia 7th Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC7) for the Project Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand (Fisheries Refugia Project) TD
15–27 Nov Thailand Regional Training Course on Fish Larvae Phase I: Larval Identification and Early Life History of Marine Fishes TD
18 Nov Panama Side Event “Resource Utilization of Commercially–exploited Aquatic Species (CEAS) in Southeast Asia: Regional Cooperation to Support National Actions” Secretariat
22–24 Nov Australia 15th RPOA-IUU Coordination Committee Meeting Secretariat
26–27 Thailand Regional Training Course on Fish Larvae Phase I: Larval Fish Identification and Fish Early Life History Science TD
28 Nov–3 Dec Thailand Regional Training Course on Fish Larvae Phase II: Determining Spawning-nursing Ground and Season Using Larvae Survey Result TD
29 Nov Indonesia Workshop of Manual Guidelines for Remodelling of Swamp Fisheries: Conservation Area IFRDMD
29–30 Nov Thailand Regional Workshop to Exchange Information on Catch Documentation Scheme and Traceability of Fish and Fishery Products TD
December 2022
5–7 Dec Philippines 45th Meeting of SEAFDEC Program Committee Secretariat and AQD
6–9 Dec Thailand Regional Practical Training Course on Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for Aquaculture TD
8–9 Dec Philippines 25th Meeting of the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Secretariat
10 Dec Philippines SEAFDEC Department Chiefs’ Meeting (DCM) Secretariat
20 Dec Indonesia 2022 Japan Trust Fund Annual Meeting IFRDMD
21 Dec Thailand Close-Out Meeting for the Project “Strengthening the Effective Management of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture in AMS with GIS and RS Technology” Secretariat
22 Dec Thailand Progress Meeting for the Project “Development of Stock Assessment Methods and Strengthening of Resources Management Measures for Tropical Anguillid Eel in Southeast Asia” Secretariat
Date Venue Event Name Organized By
February 2021
17-18 Feb Teleworkshop SEAFDEC Inter-Departmental Information Workshop Secretariat
24 Feb Teleworkshop Regional Workshop on the Study on Impacts of COVID-2019 Pandemic on the Fisheries Sector of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Member Countries Secretariat
April 2021
27-28 Apr Virtual Meeting The Fifty-third Meeting of the Council of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Secretariat
June 2021
10 Jun and 17 Jun Virtual Meeting SEAFDEC Webinar Series: WTO Fisheries Subsidies Draft Consolidated Text (Negotiating Group on Rules) Secretariat
July 2021
15 Jul Thailand Stakeholders Consultation Meeting on Assessment of the Sustainability of Currently Used Fishing Technologies and Operations in Thailand and Options for Innovation and Improvements TD
19-23 Jul Online Training Training Course on Fish Population Dynamics and Fisheries Management Using R TD
20 Jul Online Meeting Online Meeting on Survey Results of SEAFDEC/TD HRD and Implementation of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) in Learning Sites TD
August 2021
2-6 August Online Training The Virtual Port State Measures Inspector Training Workshop TD
September 2021
8 Sep Online Workshop GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Inception Workshop of the Project “Promoting the Blue Economy and Strengthening Fisheries Governance of the Gulf of Thailand through the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries” (GoTFish Project) SEAFDEC & FAO
21-22 Sep Virtual Meeting First Regional Technical Consultation on Fishery Statistics and Information in Southeast Asia Secretariat
28-30 Sep Online Workshop Teleworkshop on Development and Improvement of Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR) for Combating IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia TD
October 2021
1-15 Oct Online Training Training Course on Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production, Nursery and Management AQD
5-8 Oct Online Training Online Training on Implementing Adaptive Fisheries Management and the Use of the Fish Path Decision Support Tool TD
13-20 Oct Online Training Training Course on Mangrove Crab (Mud Crab) Hatchery Operations AQD
18 and 20 Oct Online Meeting The Third Inter-Departmental Consultation on Preparation of SEASOFIA 2022 Secretariat
26-29 Oct Online Training Regional Training Course on Implementation of Port State Measure for Inspection TD
27-28 Oct Online Workshop Regional Workshop on Action Plans for Supporting the Livelihood and Well-being of Small-scale Fishers in the Member Countries TD
November 2021
2-3 Nov Webinar Webinar on Regional Responses to U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act Secretariat
15-17 Nov Virtual Meeting The Forty-fourth Meeting of the Program Committee of SEAFDEC Secretariat
22-26 Nov Online Training Regional Training Course on the Relationship Between Ocean Environment Variability and Marine Resource Abundance and Oceanographic Sampling TD
24-25 Nov Virtual Meeting The Twenty-fourth Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of  the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Secretariat
29 Nov and 1 Dec Virtual Meeting The Twenty-second Meeting of SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) Secretariat
December 2021
2 Dec Virtual Meeting SEAFDEC Department Chiefs’ Meeting Secretariat
9 Dec Virtual Workshop Consultative Planning and Training Workshop on Stock Assessment in Support the Implementation of the International Commitments for Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources in Southeast Asia Secretariat
13-17 Dec Virtual Training Training Workshop on Stock Assessment in Support the Implementation of the International Commitments for Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources in Southeast Asia Secretariat
Date Venue Event Name Organized By
January 2020
29 Jan Thailand Technical meeting on SATREP Project (with Kyushu University, TUMSAT, Chula and TD) TD
February 2020
4-7 Feb Thailand Inter-Departmental Information Workshop SEC
10-15 Feb Thailand Practical Workshop on Stock and Risk Assessments of Longtail Tuna and Kawakawa in the Southeast Asian Waters SEC
24-28 Feb Thailand Training Course on Inland Fishing Gears (in Thai) TD
March 2020
9-13 Mar Philippines Training Course on Tilapia Hatchery & Grow-out Operations AQD
12-14 Mar Thailand Regional Technical Consultation on Development of Regional Tools for Combating IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia TD
23-27 Mar Philippines Training Course on Freshwater Prawn Hatchery and Grow-out Operations AQD
April 2020
To be decided Japan The Fifty-second Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council SEC
Postponed Philippines Training Course on Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Seed Production, Nursery and Management AQD
Postponed Philippines Training Course on Carp hatchery & grow-out operations AQD
23 Apr Teleconference SEAFDEC-Sweden Project Final Review Meeting SEAFDEC-Sweden Project
May 2020
19 May Teleconference Teleconference Session for the 52nd Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council Secretariat
May 2020
19 May Teleconference Teleconference Session for the 52nd Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council Secretariat
July 2020
2-3 Jul Webinar (Zoom) Impact of the COVID-19 on Fisheries and Aquaculture in Southeast Asia Secretariat
August 2020
6-7 Aug Teleconference The Inter-Departmental Consultation on Preparation of SEASOFIA 2022 Secretariat
20 Aug Teleconference Regional Consultation Workshop on the Utilization of Fisheries Geographic Information System(FGIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) to Improve Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia TD
24-26 Aug Teleseminar Teleseminar on Way Forward for Combating IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia TD
27-28 Aug Teleconference Gulf of Thailand Sub-regional Consultation Workshop on Developing a Plan of Activity for Transboundary Fisheries Resources TD
27-28 Aug Teleworkshop Workshop on Development and Improvement of Regional Tools (RFVR and PSM) for Combating IUU Fishing in the Southeast Asia TD
31 Aug – 4 Sep Online Training On-line Regional Training Course on Sampling Gear Design for Onboard Fisheries Resource Survey TD
September 2020
10-30 Sep Virtual Seminar Distance Seminar “The 2018 Collaborative Research Survey on Marine Fisheries Resources and Environment in the Gulf of Thailand by M.V.SEAFDEC 2” TD
14-18 Sep Thailand Training on EAFM TD
15 Sep Teleconference Regional Consultation Workshop on Developing a Planned of Activities for Fisheries Resources Enhancement in Southeast Asian Region TD
21 and 28 Sep Virtual Meeting Online Regional Technical Meeting on Reducing Negative Impact to Ecosystem, Optimizing Energy and Fuel Consumption, and Enhancing Safety in Fishing Practices in Southeast Asia TD
21 Sep – 20 Dec Online Course Distance Learning Course: Principles of Aquaculture Nutrition AQD
23-24 Sep Webinar SEAFDEC Webinar on Fisheries Subsidies: Southeast Asian Region Perspectives Secretariat
October 2020
1 Oct Teleconsultation The Second Inter-Departmental Workshop on Preparation for SEASOFIA2022 Secretariat
6-9 Oct Virtual Meeting Inception Workshop for MFRD Project MFRD
7 Oct Teleworkshop Inter-Departmental Workshop on Study on Impacts from Corona Virus-2019 Pandemic on Fisheries Sector of the SEAFDEC Member Countries Secretariat
November 2020
10-11 Nov Teleconference The Forty-third Meeting of the Program Committee of SEAFDEC Secretariat
17-18 Nov Teleconference The Twenty-third Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of  the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Secretariat
24 Nov Virtual Meeting Core Expert Meeting on Fisheries Management Strategies for Pelagic Fish Resources in the Southeast Asian Region MFRDMD
25 Nov Virtual Meeting Core Expert Meeting on Research for the Enhancement of Sustainable Utilization and Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region MFRDMD
30 Nov – 1 Dec Virtual Meeting 21st Meeting of SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) Secretariat
December 2020
2 Dec Virtual Meeting 6th Meeting of the Scientific Working Group (SWG) on Neritic Tuna Stock Assessment in the Southeast Asian Waters MFRDMD
3 Dec Virtual Meeting SEAFDEC Department Chiefs’ Meeting Secretariat
8 Dec Virtual Meeting Technical Meeting on Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity (RPOA Capacity) MFRDMD