Regional Symposium on Marine Debris and Microplastics in Southeast Asia

30 March 2026, Hybrid. Click here for more information and online registration.

Please find the documents below.

Files Document Name Uploaded Updated
POST MEETING DOCUMENTS
  Photos 31 Mar  
INFORMATION PAPERS
INF01 Provisional Prospectus 13 Mar ✅
WORKING PAPERS
WP01 Provisional Agenda and Timetable 13 Mar ✅
AGENDA
Agenda 1 Opening of the Symposium
Agenda 2 Objectives and Agenda of the Symposium 29 Mar
Agenda 3 SEAFDEC Initiatives on JAIF Marine Debris Project 29 Mar
Agenda 4 Sharing Knowledge on Initiatives on Marine debris, and ALDFG and Management Strategies/Recommendations
Agenda 4.1 Regional initiative and actions
Presentation: The Situation and Key Challenges Regarding Marine Plastic Debris (COPS)
Presentation: From Assessment to Action: Strengthening Regional Responses to Marine Debris and ALDFG in the ASEAN Fisheries Sector (Universiti Malaya)
27 Mar
Agenda 4.2 Initiative and actions by the Private Sector
Presentation: Current State of Recycling Fisher Materials and the Development of Fishery Materials Made of Biodegradable Plastic (Nichimo)
Presentation: Net to Net: Closed-Loop Recycling in Japan’s Fisheries (Nitto Seimo)
27 Mar
Agenda 4.3 Global Initiative and Actions
Presentation: Aligning Regional Priorities and Coordinated Action on Sea-based Plastic Pollution in ASEAN through Regional Mechanisms (COBSEA)
Presentation: FAO Initiatives and Guidance to Prevent and Reduce Marine Debris from Fisheries Activities (FAO)
27 Mar
Agenda 5 Plenary Discussion

    • Moderators: COPS
27 Mar
Agenda 6 Conclusion
Agenda 7 Closing of the Symposium