Oceans | Trade

WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations: Aligning Trade with Sustainability

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For almost 20 years the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been negotiating to regulate subsidies granted to the fisheries sector which adversely impact the sustainability of global fish stocks.  Discussions are currently underway in Geneva to conclude negotiations by the end of 2020 on subsidies which contribute to overfishing, overcapacity and illegal, unreported and unregulated…

Oceans

COVID-19 and WCPFC

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COVID-19 has impacted on Pacific tuna fisheries, especially due to measures taken to protect the health of observers as well as travel and port restrictions. This short note examines how the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has adopted a pragmatic and flexible response to the pandemic.