Panama City, Panama - IUU-AA
The IUU Fishing Action Alliance (the Alliance), a coalition of Governments and leading organizations committed to ending IUU fishing, has announced the addition of Iceland, The Republic of Korea, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, The European Union, and Chile as new members and a joint pledge to combat IUU fishing. The announcements were made during the Our Ocean Panama conference.
The Alliance, comprised of State governments, non-governmental organizations, and industry leaders from around the world, is committed to tackling IUU fishing through a coordinated, global approach.
Tackling IUU fishing involves members striving to be leaders in their respective countries by enacting and enforcing effective fisheries regulations, investing in monitoring and surveillance technologies, and promoting sustainable fishing practices.
Members also intend to coordinate their efforts internationally to combat IUU fishing while also sharing information and best practices. The Alliance will work to promote implementation of international regulations and policies, greater transparency in the seafood supply chain, and to engage with governments and other stakeholders to encourage action, in particular through Regional Fisheries Management Organizations.
Holding other actors accountable for their role in IUU fishing means that the Alliance will work to identify and ensure that competent authorities take action against those who engage in or profit from IUU fishing, including vessels, companies, and individuals.
