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UN agricultural agency accord on illegal fishing set to enter into force

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.

UN agricultural agency and European Union step up efforts to combat illegal timber trade

UN agricultural agency and European Union step up efforts to combat illegal timber trade

May 14, 2016, at 01:38 pm

New York, May 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) and the European Union (EU) will step up joint efforts to support tropical timber-producing countries in curbing illegal logging, improving forest governance and promoting the trade of legally sourced timber, under a $30 million funding agreement announced on Friday.