Building on the growing role of the ocean in the UNFCCC discussions and the first “Blue COP” in 2019, there will be significant attention to the ocean aspects of climate change at the 26th Conference of Parties. This will include carbon emissions from shipping, ocean acidification, sea level rise (SLR), adaptation and resiliency in the…
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UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP 15
The CBD’s 15th Conference of Parties will review the achievement and delivery of the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 and seek to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. This includes proposals for governments to commit to the “30×30” target to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030 through a network of highly protected…
IUCN World Conservation Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is where the world comes together to set priorities and drive conservation and sustainable development action. IUCN’s 1300+ government, civil society and indigenous peoples’ Member organisations vote on major issues, action which guides humanity’s relationship with our planet for the decades ahead. IUCN’s unique and inclusive membership gives the Congress…
4th (Final) Negotiating Session on the Law of the Sea’s “Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (BBNJ) Treaty (postponed)
Invite Only In its resolution 72/249 of 24 December 2017, the General Assembly decided to convene an Intergovernmental Conference, under the auspices of the United Nations, to consider the recommendations of the Preparatory Committee established by resolution 69/292 of 19 June 2015 on the elements and to elaborate the text of an international legally binding instrument under the United…
Spanish: SIMP and Traceability in U.S. Markets
Resource in Spanish. This presentation covers the impact of IUU fishing globally and the efforts the United States has gone to address it, such as implementing the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). Details on SIMP, such as its background and data requirements, are covered.
Korean: SIMP and Traceability in U.S. Markets
Resource in Korean. This presentation covers the impact of IUU fishing globally and the efforts the United States has gone to address it, such as implementing the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP). Details on SIMP, such as its background and data requirements, are covered.
Responsible Sourcing Tool
This toolkit includes resources for the seafood industry in areas such as: seafood compliance such as code of conduct provisions and recruitment practices; screening and assessment tools for the supply chain; and compliance management in seafood supply chains.
Introduction & Commentary on the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights in the Maritime Environment
This publication raises awareness about human rights and responsibilities of businesses in the seafood sector to address working conditions for ship workers, modern-day-slavery in the fishing industry, human health, etc. Companies can use this report as a first step to better understand the human rights impacts for the maritime sector.
Assessing Government and Business Responses to the Thai Seafood Crisis
With dramatically increased scrutiny on the Thai fishing industry in recent years, the Thai government and private sector have launched wide-ranging initiatives in an attempt to reform historically unregulated practices and prevent the exploitation of the industry’s workforce.