Noticias
Manténgase al día de los últimos avances en pesca sostenible, cambios políticos y perspectivas del sector gracias al ICFA.
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Statement on COFI-FM Sub-Committee Meeting
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February 2026 – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) welcomes the FAO Committee on FisheriesFisheries Management Sub-Committee meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, 23-27 February 2026. Despite clear evidence that effective fisheries management has contributed to enhanced fisheries sustainability, several significant challenges persist, such as: gaps and weaknesses in scientific data; gaps in regional coverage; growing…
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FISHERIES SECTOR EXPRESSES CONCERNS OVER CITES PROPOSALS
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November 2025 – CITES is a global agreement among governments to regulate or ban international trade in species under threat. Every two to three years, parties to CITES meet to review progress and adjust the lists of protected species. At the upcoming COP20 meeting in November, CITES Parties will consider a number of proposals to…
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ICFA Urges COP30 Negotiators to Recognize Critical Role of Fisheries in Climate Action
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10 November 2025 Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) reminds climate change negotiators of the critical role fisheries play in both climate mitigation and adaptation. ICFA emphasizes two key points: (1) the fisheries sector’s contribution to mitigating climate change; and (2) the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fish stocks.…
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ICFA Resolution on Climate Change & Fisheries
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This year, the world’s policymakers will gather at the UNFCCC COP 30 in Brazil. The aim will be to deliver more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement. Another key objective will be the adoption of indicators that match the 11 targets of the 2023 Global Goal on Adaptation Framework.…
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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Releases Key Messages, Bottom Trawling Resolution Ahead of 2025 UN Ocean Conference
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June 5, 2025 – Nice, France – As the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) gets underway next week, the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) is calling on policymakers to recognize the vital role of sustainable fisheries in ocean governance, food security, and climate resilience. “Sustainable fishing must be recognized as part of the solution…
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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Launches Resource to Amplify Seafood’s Nutritional Benefits
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The resource will provide opportunities to communicate the nutritional benefits of seafood around the globe June 2, 2025, Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) launched its Seafood Nutrition Toolkit, providing resources for its members to communicate the nutritional benefits of seafood around the globe. ICFA, a coalition of the national fish…
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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Announces Resource to Amplify Seafood’s Nutritional Benefits Will Be Released in Early June
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May 5, 2025, Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) is set to launch a Seafood Nutrition Toolkit in early June that will provide resources for its members to communicate the nutritional benefits of seafood around the globe. ICFA, a coalition of the national fish and seafood industry associations from the world’s…
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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Panel at Seafood Expo Global Will Continue Discussion on Global Collaboration
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April 28, 2025, Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) will host a panel at Seafood Expo Global, on Tuesday, May 6, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. Building on ICFA’s well-received panel at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, the lineup will feature ICFA Chair and Vice President of CEPESCA (Spanish…
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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Panel at Seafood Expo North America Will Discuss Global Collaboration
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March 4, 2025, Reston, Virginia – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) will host a panel at Seafood Expo North America at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, on Sunday, March 16, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The panel, titled “Collaborating for Solutions”, will feature ICFA Chair and Vice President of CEPESCA (Spanish…
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2025 Events
The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations has a busy 2025 ahead. As of now, ICFA will be attending the following events:
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Ivan López Van der Veen Elected Chairman of ICFA, Fiona MacMillan Named Chair of Global Seafood Communicators
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Rome, Italy – December 4, 2024 – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA), a global organization representing the international fishing industry, has announced the election of Ivan López Van der Veen, Vice President of CEPESCA (Spanish Confederation of Fisheries), as its new Chairperson. The appointment was formalized during ICFA’s General Assembly held in Rome,…
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ICFA Releases Resolution Ahead of United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29)
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November 11, 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan — As global leaders convene for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) is calling on policymakers to recognize and address the critical relationship between fisheries and climate change. ICFA highlights that climate action in the fisheries sector is essential for food…