AFRICAN IUU CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP AND EXPENDITURE FROM THE CDS FUND
- REPORT TO CCAMLR-XXIX
Abstract
This paper provides a report in accordance with Conservation Measure 10-05, Annex 10-05/B, paragraph B2(ix) on the progress of a proposal for expenditure from the CDS Fund to conduct an African capacity building event aimed at combating IUU fishing. The proposal was submitted to CCAMLR-XXVIII in CCAMLR-XXVIII/38.
Summary
1. Representatives from twelve African coastal States attended this capacity-building event focusing on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area. The workshop was successful in raising awareness of IUU fishing and CCAMLR more widely and identified opportunities and strategies to strengthen controls. The commitment and positive response of those present gave encouragement for the improved deterrence of IUU for the longer term, and raised the prospect of holding similar regional events in future years.
Background
2. At CCAMLR-XXVII the Commission endorsed SCIC’s recommendation to amend Conservation Measure 10-05 so as to link the CDS Fund and the Policy to Enhance Cooperation between CCAMLR and non-Contracting Parties. The Commission hoped this link would assist and encourage those Members wishing to help non-Contracting Parties, in particular developing States, to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing in the Convention Area.
AFRICAN IUU CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP AND EXPENDITURE FROM THE CDS FUND – REPORT TO CCAMLR-XXIX
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CCAMLR-XXIX/09
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