The author would like to express his thanks for the support provided by the networks of legal experts working within the framework of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of GFCM in collecting the legal documents necessary for this study, and in particular the invaluable guidance and contributions given by Ms Annick Van Houtte-Sabbatucci (Development Law Service, FAO) and Mr Alain Bonzon (Secretariat GFCM, International Institutions and Liaison Service, FAO).
