Contrasting opinions emerged as proposals to reduce observer coverage on longline fishing boats sparked concern from WWF Pacific, highlighting potential setbacks in combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing
Tag: fisheries
Tuvalu Optimistic for Longline Fisheries Solutions at WCPFC 20th Session
As a nation heavily reliant on tuna fishing for revenue, Tuvalu is optimistic about finding solutions for longline fisheries at WCPFC20
Urgent Calls for Proactive Measures at WCPFC to Safeguard Future of Pacific Fisheries
Bubba Cook, the WWF Western and Central Pacific Tuna Program Manager, emphasises the need for immediate action to secure the longevity of our fisheries
Civil Society Organisations Optimistic for Effective Measures Against Illegal Fishing at WCPFC 20th Session
CSOs are filled with hope and optimism as they anticipate positive outcomes at the WCPFC meeting that will tackle regional challenges like illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
Delegates hopeful of a new Tropical Tuna Measure
There are high expectations for a new Tropical Tuna Measure that will guide fishing controls for bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna in the region’s jurisdiction
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing subsidies
EU and Kiribati agree on a new fisheries protocol to their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement
EU and Kiribati signed a new fisheries protocol granting EU vessels access to the Pacific’s richest and healthiest tuna stocks, supporting sustainable fishing practices and providing financial support for Kiribati’s fisheries sector
Fiji pushes for successful implementation of WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
Fiji joins 40 other WTO members who have ratified the fisheries subsidies agreement and leads efforts to implement fisheries subsidies
Pacific region should discourage any subsidies that support fishing of stocks declared overfished: Forum DSG Nayasi
Forum DSG calls on Pacific region to oppose subsidies that support overfishing and emphasises the importance of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement in combating IUU fishing and protecting the oceans
Bi-partisan approval for WTO fisheries subsidies agreement in Fiji’s Parliament
Fiji’s Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote sustainable marine resource use