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Glossary of terms
18th Apr 13
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Links - International / intergovernmental
The links listed below are either to the home page of the organisation, or, where appropriate, specific pages dealing with IUU fishing issues.
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Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
FAO leads international efforts to combat hunger. It acts as a neutral forum where nations can negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO helps developing countries and countries in transition to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices. The link above takes you to the FAO Fisheries home page.
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Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as a Tool for Fisheries Management
This web site is part of the programme implemented by FAO for a better understanding of the contribution of MPAs to fisheries management, and the identification and promotion of best practices and integrated approaches to MPAs. A set of current issues regarding the use of MPAs as a tool for fisheries management is introduced, including links to external internet resources of interest. A specific section presents the guidelines being prepared by FAO, on the design, implementation and testing of MPAs.
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Forum Fisheries Agency (Pacific Islands)
The FFA is an organisation set up to provide expert fisheries management and development advice and services to member countries. FFA was formed 26 years ago under an international convention and is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The FFA Trade Briefing can be accessed here.
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GLOBEFISH
GLOBEFISH is the unit in the FAO Fisheries Department responsible for information on international fish trade. The core of GLOBEFISH is the GLOBEFISH Databank. GLOBEFISH produces a number of publications including fish price reports (European Fish Price Report), market studies (GLOBEFISH Research Programme) and trend analysis (GLOBEFISH Highlights). GLOBEFISH is jointly financed by FAO and GLOBEFISH Partners.
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High Seas Task Force
A group of fisheries ministers and international NGOs working together to develop an action plan designed to combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing on the high seas. Launched in 2003, the Task Force produced its final report in March 2006.
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International Maritime Organisation
The IMO is a specialised agency of the UN, with 167 member states. It held its first meeting in 1959 and since then its main task has been to develop and maintain a regulatory framework for shipping, including safety, environmental issues, legal matters, technical cooperation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
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International MCS Network
International monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) network for fisheries-related activities
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International Transport Workers‘ Federation (ITF)
The International Transport Workers‘ Federation (ITF) is an international trade union federation of transport workers‘ unions and represents the interests of transport workers‘ unions in bodies which take decisions affecting jobs, employment conditions or safety in the transport industry. ITF‘s Fisheries Section is becoming an important part of the organisation‘s activities as a result of the exploitative practices experienced on board fishing vessels.
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Long Distance Fleet Regional Advisory Council (LDRAC)
LDRAC advises the European Commission on questions concerning Fisheries Agreements with third countries and relations with the Regional Fisheries Organisations (RFOs) of which the EU is a signatory or a partner or in whose waters the Community fleet operates.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD believes that the effective and sustainable management of fisheries resources is ciritical. The link takes you to the OECD Fisheries home page. In the Publications / Documents section there is information on relevant meetings and workshops and accompanying documentation. Click here for the section on the Independent Panel to Develop a 'Model' RFMO.
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