The 14th Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices, including Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in the Region (RPOA-IUU) Coordination Committee Meeting (CCM) was held from 13-15 December 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Duane Bridger, (Director of Fisheries Governance and Trade Section; Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment; Australia); Mr. Arip Hidayatulloh (Secretary of RPOA-IUU Secretariat); and Mr. Eko Rudianto (AlterNate RPOA-IUU Secretariat Coordinator). The meeting was attended by 11 participating countries, including Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam. The meeting also discussed the draft of the Joint Statement, which addresses the economic loss caused by IUU fishing activities and the negative impact of these operations. The meeting concluded with a call for continued cooperation and commitment to combat IUU fishing in the region.
Detail information on the outcome of the meeting can be accessed HERE.
