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In January 2018, the European Union (EU) introduced the EU Regulation on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets (SMEFF Regulation). This legal framework aimed to control EU vessels fishing in non-EU waters. Reflagging refers to the process of changing the flag of a vessel from one country to another. This study analyses the flagging…Press enter to go to this resource, Analysis of the EU fishing fleet’s implementation of the SMEFF Regulation: Reflagging behaviors.

This document presents examples of the available technology that can help improve fisheries monitoring. It also highlights barriers to implementing technological tools to achieve the best outcomes, manage expectations, and steps for designing a monitoring system that uses technology.Press enter to go to this resource, Technologies for Improving Fisheries Monitoring

Remote Electronic Monitoring with cameras (REM) can be an objective tool to collect data and improve fisheries management. This document highlights the benefits of REM from an EU perspective.Press enter to go to this resource, Remote Electronic Monitoring: How Cameras on EU Vessels Can Help to End Overfishing

In 2018, Peru became the first country in Latin America to make its vessel monitoring data public through the Global Fishing Watch map. The map helps Peru's Ministry of Production monitor the daily activity of more than 1,800 domestic fishing vessels and the distant water fleet fishing at the edge of Peruvian waters. This article…Press enter to go to this resource, Transparency in Focus: Peru

Evidence from around the world shows that fisheries co-management can contribute positively toward social, economic, and ecological objectives. However, outcomes of fisheries co-management are not always positive. This report analyzes the performance and characteristics of fisheries co-management based on the lessons learned from its implementation in Asia.Press enter to go to this resource, Characteristics and performance of fisheries co-management in Asia

Asia is home to the majority of the world's small-scale fishers, fish farmers, and fish workers. This photo storybook celebrates the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (IYAFA 2022) by showing the diversity of this region's small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sector.Press enter to go to this resource, The small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sector in Asia: Small in scale, big in value

Small-scale fisheries play an essential role as a source of protein and employment. Small-scale fisheries account for at least 40 percent of global fisheries catch and employ approximately 90 percent of those working along capture fisheries value chains. This brief presents the main results from the Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH) report. This brief provides new…Press enter to go to this resource, Key findings from the Illuminating Hidden Harvests report

Intangible policy claims such as "socially responsible product" or "sustainably harvested seafood" can influence consumers to prefer one product over another. This document provides definitions and guidance to help governments and the private sector design and implement effective traceability systems. This report aims to contribute to sustainable trade by enabling cross-border traders to substantiate their…Press enter to go to this resource, Traceability for Sustainable Trade A Framework to design Traceability Systems for Cross Border Trade

This report highlights the difference between the Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSI)model and Worker-driven Social Responsibility. This document also presents data related to the industries, scope, timeline to form an MSI, and countries where this model operates. Throughout this analysis, you will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of MSI models in addressing labor rights violations in…Press enter to go to this resource, The Grand Experiment of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives in Corporate Accountability, Human Rights and Global Governance