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From July 8-12, FAO member countries and observers will convene in Rome, Italy for the Thirty-Sixth Session of the UN FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI 36). Participants will discuss the […]

In April 2024, ocean stakeholders from across the globe will convene for the 9th Annual Our Ocean Conference. The event will serve as a platform for fostering dialogue and exploring […]

The world’s policymakers are gathering at the COP 28 UNFCCC in Dubaï (United Arab Emirates). In this framework, the International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) would like to inform the negotiators on several issues including (1) the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and fish stocks; (2) the fisheries sector’s contribution to mitigating climate…

ICFA is committed to working with global partners, governments, industry and communities to find meaningful solutions and advancements in research and innovation to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans.

ICFA calls for a stronger involvement of fisheries experts as well as a better consultation between BBNJ delegations and national representatives of Fisheries Agencies and Ministries of Fisheries in the context of the BBNJ negotiating process and future proceedings.

ICFA calls for science-based fishing industry planning and management mechanisms for the marine environment are regional scale, multiple-use and consistent with the principles of sustainable development.

ICFA believes that fisheries of all types and sizes, if properly managed, can help contribute to food security, employment, and the poverty eradication.

ICFA advocates that CITES should be science-based, respecting views presented by the FAO Expert Advisory Panel for several ocean species.