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Report of the Sixth Meeting of the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats' Network (RSN-6), Rome, 9 and 15 July 2016

Year of publication 2016

Pages 91 p.

Author Mannini Piero

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109556-0

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report

Series number R1175 (RSN6)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Thirty-four secretaries participated in the meeting representing regional fisheries bodies with diverse mandates and from all geographic regions, including FAO and non-FAO regional fisheries bodies, and marine and inland fishery advisory and management bodies. RSN-6 discussions covered several subjects, including conservation and the sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, the Assistance Fund provided under Part VII of the 1995 Agreement for the Imp lementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, issues related to the functioning and performance of regional fisheries bodies, and the consolidation and development of the RSN. Background documents to support discussions are annexed to this report, including the RSN Chair’s Statement that was delivered at the 32nd Session of the Committee on Fisheries. The meeting provided a unique forum to foster cooperation among regional fisheries bodies established acr oss oceans and inland waters of the world.

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