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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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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 industry associations from major fishing nations around the world. Our members are committed to the sustainable use of marine resources, science-based fisheries management and the…
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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 of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. As international discussions increasingly connect fisheries with biodiversity, climate, trade, and ocean governance, it is essential that fisheries…
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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 bottom trawl fishing with associated sustainable fishing practices, global food security would be in greater peril. ICFA: Moreover, ICFA draws further attention to some key…