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The SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) as the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) for the SEAFDEC/UNEP/GEF Project on the Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand organized “The Seventh Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC7)” from 8 to 10 November 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The RSTC7 aimed to finalize all achievements/outputs at national and regional levels, including reviewing lessons learned and the way forward by the project’s end. There were 24 participants (8 females and 16 males) who are national scientific and technical focal points from 6 implementing countries, and representatives from SEAFDEC/TD and SEAFDEC/MFRDMD participated in the meeting.
This project entitled “Establishment and Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand” was developed to meet this need via the fisheries component of the Strategic Action Program for the South China Sea. Executed regionally by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in partnership with the government agencies responsible for fisheries in the six participating countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
The SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized the tailor-made “The Training Course on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) for Mekong River” from 7 to 11 November 2022, in SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. There were 18 fishery officers (9 females and 9 males) from the Department of Fisheries, Thailand who work in the provinces connected to the Mekong River participating in this training course. The training focused on the principle of EAFM with the application for the Mekong River. Moreover, group discussions and participation were conducted. In the end, the participants are expected to understand the principle of EAFM through the process of EAFM and apply the knowledge from this training to their work. 
The SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) in collaboration with U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and USAID organized “Smart Infrastructure for the Mekong Closeout Workshop” on 18 October 2022 at SEAFDEC/TD. The main aim of the workshop is to present and discuss the results of the project “Implementing the Lower Mekong Fish Passage Initiative in Cambodia, Thailand, and Viet Nam” There were 49 participants from U.S. Government, SEAFDEC, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam and other organizations participating in the workshop. Moreover, a demonstration model of fishway was presented in the workshop.
The SEAFDEC Training Department (TD) in collaboration with and Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD) organized “The Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Fisheries Sector from 25 to 27 October 2022, at MFRDMD office, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The training aimed to promote an understanding of gender and relevant concepts through introducing tools of gender mainstreaming tools for fisheries management. The training focused on concepts, Legal and international instruments at global and national levels of gender mainstreaming, gender mainstreaming tools, and gender integration in fisheries. There were 19 participants (10 males and 9 females). In the end, the training came up with strengthening of knowledge and sharing the experiences on gender in fisheries. 
The SEAFDEC Training Course (SEAFDEC/TD) organized “The Regional Training Course on Port State Measures Inspection in Focus of Shipping Container for Fish and Fisheries Product” in collaboration with partners, namely the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and USAID from 13 to 15 September 2022, at SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. There were 14 participants from the ASEAN Member States who have been engaged in the implementation of port control and inspection of fish and fisheries product importation via sea in container vessels, land, and air transportation attending this training. The Training aims to build up the understanding and capacity of the participants on inspection of fish and fisheries product importation via sea in container vessels, land and air transportation, and enhance the knowledge, skills, and experience of the participants on inspection of fish and fisheries product importation. The training focused on lectures and practice on how to inspect containers. In the end, the participants are expected to Increase their knowledge, skills, and experience in inspection of fish and fisheries product importation via sea in container vessels, land, and air transportation.