On 14 September 2026, the Policy and Program Coordinator, Ms. Pattaratjit Kaewnuratchadasorn virtually attended the 18th Meeting of the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (18AFCF), hosted by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) of the Philippines, in Puerto Princesa City, the Philippines. During the 18AFCF, the ASEAN …

On 10 September 2026, the SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, commended FAO for its support in the implementation of the ongoing GEF-funded projects in the Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Thailand marine ecosystems. She highlighted that both projects are significant in demonstrating science-based fisheries management, EAFM, participatory and co-management …

5 October 2026, please find the documents below. Open Session (14:00PM) Zoom link: click here Files Document Name SPEAKER UPLOADED INFORMATION PAPERS INF01 Information Note for Participants 5 Oct WORKING PAPERS WP01 Provisional Prospectus and Agenda 24 Sep PRESENTATIONS Agenda 1 Opening Session SEAFDEC Secretary-General Agenda 2 Introduction and Objectives …

The team comprising BFAR, SEAFDEC’s Blue Horizon Project, and SEAFDEC/AQD visited Marcel Foodscience, a seaweed-processing company producing semi-refined and refined carrageenan. Mr. Philip Parado, Plant Manager, welcomed the mission members, along with personnel responsible for compliance, quality, processing, and operations. Mr. Parado provided an overview of the plant’s operations, including …

The SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat delivered a statement during COFI37, commending FAO on the release of the 2026 edition of the State of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA), the progress report on the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), and the global assessment of SDG 14 indicators relevant to …

From 7 to 11 September 2026, the SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, together with the Policy and Program Coordinator, participated in the 37th Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI37) at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. COFI37 served as a global forum for high-level delegates of FAO Members, international …

The SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, accompanied by the Policy and Program Coordinator, attended the 11th Meeting of the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats’ Network (RSN-11), held on 4–5 September 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The meeting provided an opportunity for leaders of the Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs) to …

Zamboanga City, Philippines, 1-2 September 2026 A joint team from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) National Seaweeds Technology Development Center (NSTDC), Enhanced Philippine Seaweed Development Program (EPSDP), SEAFDEC/AQD, and SEAFDEC’s Blue Horizon Seaweed Aquaculture Project visited seaweed farming communities in Zamboanga to better understand farmers’ experiences, challenges, …

On 28 August 2026, SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, together with Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Koichi Tahara, and officers from the SEAFDEC Secretariat and Training Department (TD), welcomed delegates from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Thai Fishrimp Project team. During the discussion, the JICA delegation provided an overview …

Bangkok, Thailand, 28 August 2026 — Introsea (Indonesia Tropical Seaweed Association), one of Indonesia’s largest seaweed communities, hosted Webinar Series #5, titled “Unlocking the High-Value Economic Potential of Indonesian Seaweed,” bringing together around 500 participants, including government, seaweed farmers, business owners, industry workers, practitioners, and academics across Indonesia. Speaking at …