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ICFA Resolution for the 9th Our Ocean Conference
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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 […]
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Official ICFA Resolution regarding Climate Change and Fisheries
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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…
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2023 ICFA Marine Plastics Resolution
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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.
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ICFA Official Statement re Sumaila and Pauly petition to ban fishing in the high seas
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ICFA disagrees with a petition that calls for the prohibition of all commercial fishing on the high seas and the declaration of those waters as a United Nations Protected Area.
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2023 ICFA Biological Diversity Resolution
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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.
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2022 ICFA MPA Resolution
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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.
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2022 ICFA Bottom Trawling Resolution
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ICFA believes that fisheries of all types and sizes, if properly managed, can help contribute to food security, employment, and the poverty eradication.
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Final ICFA CITES Resolution
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ICFA advocates that CITES should be science-based, respecting views presented by the FAO Expert Advisory Panel for several ocean species.
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Current findings show microplastic levels in seafood are significantly less than what is likely to be consumed from other sources.
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ICFA Input CBD Post 2020
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ICFA welcomes ongoing developments for the adoption of an effective and inclusive Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).