Support to the implementation of the IPOA-IUU in the member countries. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Thirty-fifth session (APFIC)

Support to the implementation of the IPOA-IUU in the member countries. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Thirty-fifth session (APFIC)

Cebu, the Philippines, 11-13 May 2018

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 9

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Meeting

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Synopsis (short abstract) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is one of the major problems in the fisheries sector, undermining efforts towards the sustainable utilization and management of fishery resources and posing a threat to the livelihoods and food security of legitimate fishers. IUU fishing has been associated with poor working conditions, illegal migration, and forced labour.

Statutory body / Meeting title Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC)

Meeting symbol APFIC/18/09

Meeting Session Number 35

Meeting date 11-13 May 2018

Meeting location Cebu, The Philippines

Language English

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