Trade-related measures for sustainability: Progress on a binding instrument on port state measures
This paper provides a summary of progress towards the negotiation and adoption of a binding instrument on port State measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It commences with general information relating to IUU fishing and then describes the processes within FAO to develop the 2005 FAO Model Scheme on Port State Measures to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and the draft binding instrument on port State measures. Information relating to FAO’s capacity building initiative to support the implementation of port State measures in developing countries is also outlined. Issues relating to the use of port State measures and their possible implications for international trade are addressed. Finally, the Sub-Committee is invited to offer comments and guidance, as appropriate, relating to the development of a binding instrument on port State measures to combat IUU fishing.