Join global treaty to root out the scourge of illegal fishing, urges UN food security agency
Oct 07, 2017, at 04:36 am
New York, Oct 6(Just Earth News): Calling for strengthening the fight against illegal fishing, the United Nations food security agency has urged all countries to join a landmark global treaty that aims to rid the world of the multibillion-dollar scourge.
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:25 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Condemning illegal fishing and labour exploitation in the world’s oceans, the United Nations agriculture and labour agencies, joining forces with the Vatican, underlined on Monday the need for collective, global action to end labour and human rights abuse along the entire fisheries value chain.
UN agency announces world's first illegal fishing treaty now in force
Jun 06, 2016, at 12:17 pm
New York, June 6 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that a groundbreaking international accord aimed at stamping out illegal fishing went into effect on Sunday and is now legally binding for the 29 countries and a regional organization that have adhered to it.
UN agricultural agency accord on illegal fishing set to enter into force
May 17, 2016, at 01:16 pm
New York, May 17 (Just Earth News): The world’s first-ever international agreement specifically targeting illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing is set to enter into force next month, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Monday, highlighting the accord’s importance in efforts to ensure sustainable fisheries and responsible fish stock management globally.