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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
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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
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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
Latest Resources
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The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the Thirty-seventh Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI37). ICFA represents national fish and seafood […]
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Overall Message The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) encourages FAO Members to continue prioritizing effective, science-based fisheries management, sustainable use of marine resources, global food security, and the elimination […]
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The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) hereby unanimously adopts the Resolution on Sustainable Bottom Trawl Fishing. Sustainable bottom trawl fishing is a critical contributor to global seafood production. Without […]