Andrew Carryer

Four years ago, the FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels (the ‘Global Record’) was launched to the public with the aim of enhancing transparency and traceability to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It can also be used by stakeholders across the industry to support the implementation of […]

The EU IUU Fishing Coalition is proud to launch our latest study titled ‘The FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels: A tool for the EU to champion fisheries transparency globally’. This new report provides a snapshot of EU Member States’ engagement with the FAO Global Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels […]

As part of the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference, the EU IUU Fishing Coalition,[1] the US IUU coalition,[2] the Anti-IUU Forum Japan,[3] the Global Transparency Coalition,[4] Sciaena, NGOs active in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) hosted an official side event entitled ‘Increasing Transparency to Eradicate IUU Fishing and Deliver SDG […]

The agenda for our official 2022 UN Ocean Conference side event “Increasing Transparency to Eradicate IUU Fishing and Deliver SDG 14” is now available. Join us for an interactive discussion showcasing how a fundamental shift toward transparency in fisheries governance is critical to the future of our ocean. The event will highlight the tools and […]

Join us for an interactive discussion showcasing how a fundamental shift toward transparency in fisheries governance is critical to the future of our ocean. The event will highlight the tools and policies already available or in development globally, and how these can be leveraged by all states to scale up global efforts towards eradicating illegal, […]

Concerned by persisting overfishing and the impact of fishing on endangered species, wildlife and marine ecosystems, 11 European wholesalers and retailers are speaking with one voice to call on EU Member States and the EU institutions to ensure sustainable fisheries management via their revision of the EU fisheries Control Regulation*. In a statement published ahead […]

The 5th of June will mark both the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and the World Environment Day. To mark the occasion, the EU IUU Fishing Coalition is glad to present its latest film: “No Green Without Blue: why eradicating illegal fishing is vital to the EU Green Deal”. […]

Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) have an important role to play in increasing transparency and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing globally, as they work to effectively manage and conserve species under their jurisdiction, especially high-value fish stocks in remote areas. This is why the EU IUU Fishing Coalition strives to promote better transparency […]