The agreement now needs to be ratified by a minimum of 25 states in order to come into force and Greenpeace is urging states to ratify and implement the provisions of the agreement as a matter of urgency, to help ensure that only legally and sustainably caught fish is available in the market.
Greenpeaces response to port state agreement
Greenpeace has said that the FAO agreement to shut ports to pirate vessels is a welcome step forward but must be implemented without delay.
