World Trade Organization seals historic fisheries pact

The image shows an overhead shot of the members attending the entry-into-force ceremony on 15 September

Source: WTO

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has officially entered into force, marking a milestone in global fisheries policy and marine sustainability.

Adopted at the 12th Ministerial Conference in 2022, the agreement bans harmful fisheries subsidies that fuel illegal fishing, deplete fish stocks and undermine food security worldwide. It is the first WTO pact with environmental sustainability at its core.

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