Regional fisheries management organizations and advisory bodies

Løbach, T., Petersson, M., Haberkon, E., Mannini, P.

Regional fisheries management organizations and advisory bodies

Activities and developments, 2000–2017

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 127 p.

Author Løbach, T., Petersson, M., Haberkon, E., Mannini, P.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-132237-6

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers

Series number No. 651 - T651

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The regional dimension is key to international fisheries management policy, as demonstrated by the rapid expansion of the family of regional fisheries bodies (RFBs). There are some 50 RFBs worldwide. Most provide only advice to their members, and are hence referred to in this work as regional fisheries advisory bodies (RFABs). Regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) have mandates to adopt legally binding conservation and management measures based on the best scientific evidence. Global instruments and normative processes have to be implemented and translated into actions at the country and regional levels, as appropriate. In this regard, regionalization of fisheries and aquaculture governance can provide opportunities not only to address common concerns, create synergies and mainstream the global objectives of relevant UN bodies, but also to broaden outreach on the global fisheries agenda to regional partners that may not be directly concerned with fisheries, as well as to the general public. The present study provides an overview of the activities and developments of RFMOs and RFABs from 2000 to 2017. It is based on a compilation of data and information for 46 RFMOs and RFABs.

Last updated date 01/04/2020.

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Terje Løbach, T., Petersson, M., Haberkon, E. & Mannini, P. 2020. Regional fisheries management organizations and advisory bodies. Activities and developments, 2000–2017. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 651. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7843en

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