FORUM: "Achieving sustainable fisheries is a commitment for states around the world." International Day for the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing 2025. On the occasion of the eighth observance, we are organizing a digital talk on how IUU fishing affects small-scale fishers and their communities, and how small-scale fishers can be stewards of the ocean against IUU fishing. Research shows that It is estimated that 1 in every 5 fish caught, comes from IUU fishing. When such fish ends up on our plates, we are unwitting accomplies in unsustainable, and often criminal practices, that are damaging our future well-being and the sustainability of our planet. The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture has developed an international tool on the Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels to fight IUU fishing. IUU fishing undermines national and regional efforts to conserve and manage fish stocks and, as a consequence, inhibits progress towards achieving the goals of long-term sustainability and responsibility. Moreover, IUU fishing greatly disadvantages and discriminates against those fishers that act responsibly, honestly and in accordance with the terms of their fishing authorizations. If IUU fishers target vulnerable stocks that are subject to strict management controls or moratoria, efforts to rebuild those stocks to healthy levels will not be achieved, threatening marine biodiversity, food security for communities who rely on fisheries resources for protein and the livelihoods of those involved in the sector. Join us in a digital talk as we bring together different voices: a journalist together with a chef, a scholar, an artisanal fisher, and a technical officer, who explore both sides of the coin and look towards possible solutions for sustainable fishing. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #IUUFishing, #5June, #FightIUUFishing, #SaveOurOcean.
EVENTS: On June 5th, from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST; to mark the International Day for the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2025, a webinar will held from the FAO Headquarter to address IUU fishing and related crimes along the fisheries value chain affecting ocean health, peace, and security. The Participants will learn the way to improve maritime security through information exchange, science and technology as the world depends on healthy oceans. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations provides different types of support to assist States improve their capacity to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Register to participate!
From April 21 to 25th was held the Fifth Meeting of the Parties to the PSMA in Manta, Ecuador.
From March 10th to March 14th was held the Fifth Meeting of the Technical Working Group on Information Exchange (TWG-IE) in Paris, France.
- On May 30th, 2025; Fisheries inspectors from Asia and the Pacific benefit from FAO training.
- On May 23th, 2025; PSMA and IUU fishing online course series launched
- On May 20th 2025; FAO implemented the United Nations standard for fisheries information exchange - On May 9th 2025; Second port mission helps FAO continue supporting Madagascar in strengthening fisheries procedures - On April 30th 2025 ;Twenty legal professionals complete FAO course.
- On April 30th, 2025; Parties to the PSMA agree on actions to be taken to further strengthen the implementation of the PSMA.
- On April 24th, 2025; The Gambia moves one step closer to updating its fisheries laws after FAO support.
- On April 21st, 2025; Fifth Meeting of the PSMA Parties opens in Ecuador.
- On April 18th, 2025; States can now fulfil key PSMA information sharing requirements through a single tool: the GIES.
- On April 17th, 2025; Seventeen legal professionals complete FAO course.
- On April 17th, 2025; FFA e-PSM becomes the second electronic system to automatically transfer data into PSMA GIES.
- On April 17th, 2025; FFA e-PSM becomes the second electronic system to automatically transfer data into PSMA GIES.
- On April 16th, 2025; China becomes Party to the PSMA.
- On April 16th, 2025; PSMA Global Capacity Development Programme information now online.
- On April 15th, 2025; FAO experts help Kenya start drafting additional legislation to better implement international instruments.
- On April 14th, 2025; FAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA
- On April 14th, 2025; Transshipment and landing declarations now available in PSMA GIES.
- On March 27th, 2025; FAO continues to support Madagascar in strengthening procedures to promote sustainable fisheries.
- On April 15th, 2025; FAO experts help Kenya start drafting additional legislation to better implement international instruments.
- On April 14th, 2025; FAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA
- On April 14th, 2025; Transshipment and landing declarations now available in PSMA GIES.
- On March 27th, 2025; FAO continues to support Madagascar in strengthening procedures to promote sustainable fisheries.
- On March 18th, 2025; Saudi Arabia and Ukraine become Parties to the PSMA.
- On March 17th, 2025; Fifth meeting of the Technical Working Group on Information Exchange discussed the first year of operationalization of the PSMA GIES.
- On March 12th, 2025; Eighth meeting of the Global Record Working Group.
- On March 5th, 2025; New manual of procedures for fisheries inspections presented in Senegal.
- On February 10h, 2025; National PSMA awareness raising workshop held in India.
- On March 17th, 2025; Fifth meeting of the Technical Working Group on Information Exchange discussed the first year of operationalization of the PSMA GIES.
- On March 12th, 2025; Eighth meeting of the Global Record Working Group.
- On March 5th, 2025; New manual of procedures for fisheries inspections presented in Senegal.
- On February 10h, 2025; National PSMA awareness raising workshop held in India.
- On January 31st, 2025 -Direct and secure communication channel among States now available through PSMA GIES
- On January 24th, 2025; IOTC e-PSM becomes the first electronic system to automatically transfer data into PSMA GIES
- On January 24th, 2025; IOTC e-PSM becomes the first electronic system to automatically transfer data into PSMA GIES
- On January 17th, 2025 ;Interagency workshop on PSMA implementation held in Indonesia .
- On January 9th; Mexico seeks to align national platforms with FAO tools to combat IUU fishing.
To learn more explore the calendar of events and contact FAO at FAO-IUU@fao.org for more information.
PUBLICATIONS: The IUU Fishing Risk Index reports synthesize and analyse the Index scores for countries, regions and ocean basins for different types of state responsibilities (coastal, flag, port and general). Each report is available for each update/version of the Index. Read the latest report!
STATEMENTS: Commitments of the governments of Costa Rica, Japan, France and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the International Day for the Fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
- On January 9th; Mexico seeks to align national platforms with FAO tools to combat IUU fishing.
To learn more explore the calendar of events and contact FAO at FAO-IUU@fao.org for more information.
PUBLICATIONS: The IUU Fishing Risk Index reports synthesize and analyse the Index scores for countries, regions and ocean basins for different types of state responsibilities (coastal, flag, port and general). Each report is available for each update/version of the Index. Read the latest report!
STATEMENTS: Commitments of the governments of Costa Rica, Japan, France and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the International Day for the Fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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