Let's Get to Know More About RPOA-IUU
The Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including to Combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Practices in the Region (RPOA-IUU) was endorsed in Bali-Indonesia on 4th May 2007 by Ministers, responsible for the fisheries sector from 11 countries as a regional commitment. There are 11 countries members of RPOA-IUU including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, Singapore, Timor Leste, Thailand, and Vietnam.
International Instruments
Foundational international agreements supporting regional efforts to combat IUU fishing
Sub Regional Working Groups
Discover RPOA-IUU's three sub-regional working groups: SESCS SSS, GoT, and ATS
Capacity Building
Strengthening national and regional capabilities to combat IUU fishing
Core Elements
Foundational pillars guiding regional action against IUU fishing
Core Elements
Whilst some of the root causes of the depletion of fisheries resources can be addressed at the national level, many can only be successfully addressed through regional action
Event & News
Explore the activities of RPOA-IUU dedicated to combating IUU fishing in the region. Discover more now!
18th RPOA-IUU Coordination Committee Meeting
26 November 2025, 08:00
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
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