Report on the Regional Technical Consultation on The Conservation Efforts and Management Strategies of Pelagic Fisheries Resources in Southeast Asia : D’Wharf Hotel and Serviced Residence, Port Dickson, Malaysia 6 – 8 January 2026

Abstract

This RTC represents the fourth and final consultation under the project entitled “Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) for Management of Fishing Capacity.” Initiated in April 2024 and scheduled to conclude in April this year, this project is generously funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). It involves the active participation from fisheries management agencies across ASEAN Member States (AMSs), except for Lao PDR. The project’s goal is to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance fisheries information systems through the implementation of RPOA Capacity, focusing particularly on selected pelagic species to promote sustainability and responsible resource management.