REGIONAL DIALOGUE FOCUSES ON HUMAN RIGHTS, GENDER AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN PACIFIC TUNA FISHERIES
By Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling and Mike McCoy[1]
CONTENTS
Fisheries Management
WCPFC19 adopts a harvest strategy for WCPO skipjack tuna
Pacific seeks Green Climate Fund to support food security and fisheries management
Global Fishing Watch explores AIS disabling and signs data sharing deal with Papua New Guinea
Tuna Industry
Tuna transhipment in Majuro struggles to return to pre-Covid levels
By Liam Campling, Elizabeth Havice and Mike McCoy[1]
CONTENTS
Special Feature
Highlights from 17th Infofish World Tuna Trade Conference
Fisheries Cooperation
US-Pacific Island Country Summit signals US reinvestment, yields joint declaration of cooperation
Fisheries Trade
UK launches new Developing Countries Trade Scheme to replace EU GSP
Fisheries Management
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) extends its heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences following the passing of Tonga’s Minister for Fisheries, Honourable Semisi Fakahau.. FFA Members and the Secretariat observed a minute of silence at their regional meeting today to pay their respects to Honourable Fakahau.
HONIARA, 27 October, 2022.
By Elizabeth Havice, Liam Campling and Mike McCoy[1]
In memory of our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Tony Lewis.
CONTENTS
Fisheries Development
US efforts to re-engage the Pacific, including through tuna fisheries, continue to unfold
Fisheries Management
WCPO skipjack tuna stock remains healthy; Pacific bluefin stock is rebuilding
WCPFC holds first Science-Management Dialogue to progress harvest strategy development
FFA DG met with FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu They highlighted importance of consolidating cooperation with the support of the FAO Office of Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries, and working closely with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global E