The 2nd APEC Meeting of Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG)
The 2nd APEC Meeting of Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG)
On the occasion that Thailand is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting in 2022, the Department of Fisheries will be a co-host of the 2nd Meeting of Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG), which will be held in a hybrid format during 17-18 August 2022.
The Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources as the National Focal Point will work together to advance the APEC priorities and promote inclusive and sustainable growth, as well as the BCG economic model or Bio-Circular-Green Economy which is related to the OFWG in field of marine resources conservation and sustainable fisheries for food security. Technology and innovation will be applied to improve the effectiveness of fisheries and marine resource management in paralleling with environmental conservation.
In addition, the Department of Fisheries will reiterate to the OFWG that Thailand has underlined the Thailand's theme for APEC 2022 “Open, Connect and Balance” which aims to open to all opportunities, connect in all dimensions, and balance in all aspects to ensure the APEC region’s sustainable future.