News
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sustainable fisheries, policy changes, and industry insights from ICFA.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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ICFA Urges Strong Collaboration Between Fisheries and Conservation as Global Biodiversity Framework Implementation Begins
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October 21, 2024, Cali, Colombia – As the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) gets underway, the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) […]