FAO.org

The Parties to the PSMA agreed on the importance of convening regional meetings to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Agreement, and to follow up on the implementation of the “Bali Strategy” adopted at the Fourth meeting of the Parties.

In this context, FAO is convening a series of regional coordination meetings on the implementation of the PSMA throughout 2024. Senior officials and technical experts from Parties and non-parties together with Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs) are invited to the meetings.

The meeting will specifically:

1. Take stock of the status of the PSMA and its application in the region
2. Address the challenges in implementation of the PSMA in the region
3. Address the usage of the PSMA Global Information Exchange System
4. Discuss regional port State measures implementation strategies, including through relevant Regional Fishery Bodies
5. Draw up recommendations, including on improving the effectiveness of the PSMA, for consideration by the PSMA Strategy and Monitoring Working Group.

19 – 23 January 2026, Brisbane, Australia

• Provisional agenda and timetable

1 – 5 September 2025, Bergen, Norway

• Provisional agenda and timetable

21 – 25 July 2025, Davao, the Philippines

• Provisional agenda and timetable

2 – 6 June 2025, Cancun, Mexico

• Provisional agenda and timetable