Fish 2 Negotiations: A review of key steps in the process
The entry into force of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies was a milestone, but additional rules are needed to further address the role of subsidies in overfishing and overcapacity more broadly. This webinar brought negotiators up to speed through a clear overview of the ‘Fish 2’ negotiations over the past two years.
About the Event
At the WTO’s Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, WTO members renewed their commitment to conclude additional rules on fisheries subsidies to strengthen the existing Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS). The adoption of further disciplines is critical for sustainable development, as they seek to address the role of subsidies in driving overfishing and overcapacity more broadly.
As members prepare to resume negotiations, this webinar provided a concise yet comprehensive overview of the key developments in the ‘Fish 2’ negotiations over the past two years.
Following an overview of the major milestones leading to the conclusion of the AFS, IISD experts examined the evolution of the negotiating text throughout this second phase of talks. Designed to complement the thematic sessions organized within the formal negotiating process, the webinar equipped negotiators with the context and insights needed to inform their thinking and decision-making as they consider the path ahead.
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