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2026 Ecosystems Workshop (SCW19)

Location:
Shanghai, China
Dates:
3 August to 5 August 2026
Chairperson:
Sebastian Vasquez

Registration Due:

15 July 2026

The SPRFMO Scientific Committee Ecosystems Workshop (SCW19) will take place between 3 and 5 August  2026, in person. Registrations are now open.

The workshop is proposed as a three-day in-person technical workshop to be held intersessionally prior to a future meeting of the SPRFMO Scientific Committee. It will combine plenary presentations, technical discussions, breakout sessions, and collaborative working groups aimed at identifying priorities, harmonising approaches, and developing recommendations for future intersessional activities.

The SCW19 will contribute to broader ecosystem-based fisheries management, climate change assessment initiatives, and ecosystem-informed scientific advice within the SPRFMO Scientific Committee.

Provisional Agenda Structure: 

Day 1 – Data Availability and Opportunities for SDMs
Day 2 – Data Sharing and Harmonisation
Day 3 – Roadmap for SDM Development in SPRFMO

The workshop will run daily from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs and will take place in Shanghai, China.