Rome--Common Ocean Program Tuna project steering committee recently convened in Rome, Italy, marking a crucial project milestone in the pursuit of sustainable tuna fisheries. Participants from various organizations and institutions gathered at the FAO headquarters for productive discussions and knowledge sharing. The meeting highlighted the progress of...

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the approval by UN member states of a landmark legally binding agreement, under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in international waters,...

New York – The 2023 United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA) Review Conference, taking place from May 22 to 26, brought together country representatives, experts, and stakeholders to address issues concerning sustainable fisheries management in the high seas. During the...

Rome – The Common Oceans Deep-sea fisheries project launches new phase to continue the quest for sustainable use and protection of deep-sea marine life in the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Over the next five years, the goal is to further improve deep-sea fisheries management...

Rome – A new phase of the Common Oceans Tuna project launched today is aiming to make sure that all major tuna stocks are fished at sustainable levels by 2027. This ambitious goal is part of its efforts towards more sustainable tuna fishing and biodiversity conservation...