The EU has addressed loopholes that previously allowed its fishing vessels to rapidly and frequently change flags to evade fisheries laws, a new assessment by the EU IUU Fishing Coalition has found. The work evaluates the effectiveness of the Sustainable Management of External Fishing Fleets (SMEFF) Regulation − an EU law adopted in 2018 for the control […]
Read MoreThe EU IUU Fishing Coalition (the Environmental Justice Foundation, Oceana, The Nature Conservancy, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF) has submitted a joint written contribution to the discussions on fish trade, as part of the broader agenda of the 35th meeting of the FAO’s Committee on Fisheries that is taking place in Rome on 5-9 […]
Read MoreFour years ago, the FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels (the ‘Global Record’) was launched to the public with the aim of enhancing transparency and traceability to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It can also be used by stakeholders across the industry to support the implementation of […]
Read MoreThe EU IUU Fishing Coalition is proud to launch our latest study titled ‘The FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels: A tool for the EU to champion fisheries transparency globally’. This new report provides a snapshot of EU Member States’ engagement with the FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels […]
Read MoreThe agenda for our official 2022 UN Ocean Conference side event “Increasing Transparency to Eradicate IUU Fishing and Deliver SDG 14” is now available. Join us for an interactive discussion showcasing how a fundamental shift toward transparency in fisheries governance is critical to the future of our ocean. The event will highlight the tools and […]
Read MoreJoin us for an interactive discussion showcasing how a fundamental shift toward transparency in fisheries governance is critical to the future of our ocean. The event will highlight the tools and policies already available or in development globally, and how these can be leveraged by all states to scale up global efforts towards eradicating illegal, […]
Read MoreConcerned by persisting overfishing and the impact of fishing on endangered species, wildlife and marine ecosystems, 11 European wholesalers and retailers are speaking with one voice to call on EU Member States and the EU institutions to ensure sustainable fisheries management via their revision of the EU fisheries Control Regulation*. In a statement published ahead […]
Read MoreThe 5th of June will mark both the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and the World Environment Day. To mark the occasion, the EU IUU Fishing Coalition is glad to present its latest film: “No Green Without Blue: why eradicating illegal fishing is vital to the EU Green Deal”. […]
Read MoreRegional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) have an important role to play in increasing transparency and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally, as they work to effectively manage and conserve species under their jurisdiction, especially high-value fish stocks in remote areas. This is why the EU IUU Fishing Coalition strives to promote better transparency […]
Read MoreAs the 15-Point Action Plan on Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters is currently being reviewed, the European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD), Europêche, The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF are calling on the European Commission to ensure that EU trade and fisheries policies are properly aligned, including in […]
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