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Drawing on developments in law and empirical research, this article examined the effectiveness of human rights due diligence as a means to prevent business activities which have adverse impacts on human rights, in relation to the actions of states, businesses, and rightsholders.Press enter to go to this resource, The Effectiveness of Human Rights Due Diligence for Preventing Business Human Rights Abuses

This study provided a global assessment of the linkages between observed fisheries-related offenses across the world’s oceans between 2000-2020 and demonstrated the ability to identify offenders and patterns of behaviors threatening fisheries sustainability at a global level and countries most vulnerable to transversal criminality.Press enter to go to this resource, Fish crimes in the global oceans

Poor ocean governance enables IUU fshing with negative impacts on seafood value chains, environment, society and global food security. A new Blue Paper outlines strategies—based on transparency and international cooperation— that could turn the tide on IUU fshing practices.Press enter to go to this resource, Approaches to combatting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing

Seafood trade increased post-Covid-19 by USD 13bn in 2021, driven by growing demand for high-value seafood in the US, EU, and China. Currently, seafood is the most traded animal protein, with an estimated trade value of USD 164bn in 2021 and a 2.44% CAGR (2011-2021). Developing countries account for seven of the top 10 exporters,…Press enter to go to this resource, World Seafood Map 2021: Seafood Trade Keeps Growing From Strength to Strength

This study evaluated the degree to which the public has sufficient information to assess whether regulated at-sea transshipment is traceable, verifiable, and legal, and identified three primary areas for improving traceability and transparency of transshipment at sea in the WCPO.Press enter to go to this resource, Toward transparent governance of transboundary fisheries: The case of Pacific tuna transshipment

The Supply Chain Risk Tool (SCRT) project aims to provide companies accessible and actionable data about their IUU risks down to the vessel level. This phase 1 report presented the feedback from seafood companies, NGOs, consultants, national authorities, intergovernmental organizations, and academics to address the issue effectively.Press enter to go to this resource, Assessing Seafood Supply Chains: New Public-Private Partnership Will Support Companies in Assessing IUU Fishing Risks Us

This report assesses the level of information that Bangladesh’s national authorities publish on government websites regarding the country’s marine fisheries sector against the transparency requirements of the FiTI Standard. The summary document is also available in Bangla: https://www.fiti.global/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FiTI_BDG_TaSo_SummaryReport_BAN_20220330.pdfPress enter to go to this resource, Taking Stock Country Report - Bangladesh

This report assesses the level of information that Peru's national authorities publish on government websites regarding the country's marine fisheries sector against the transparency requirements of the FiTI Standard. This report is also available in Spanish: https://www.fiti.global/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FiTI_PER_TaSo_DetailedAssessmentReport_ES_20220427.pdfPress enter to go to this resource, Taking Stock Country Report - Peru

Research on small-scale fisheries, as well as on recreational fishing, has consistently found that official data tends to underestimate their scale and importance. This concerns not only catches but also their economic and social contributions. In many places, fisheries have an important but underappreciated role in poverty alleviation and food security. In particular, women’s role…Press enter to go to this resource, tBrief #6 – Invisible, Undervalued and Underappreciated? Transparency for small-scale fisheries