Fisheries Subsidies Refresher Sessions | November Update
The International Institute for Sustainable Development organized a series of two webinars on the WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies, that took place online, on Wednesday 10 November and Friday 12 November 2021.
Session I: Walk Through the New Fisheries Subsidies Text
The first session walked participants through the new version of the Chair’s draft consolidated text circulated on Monday 8 November. In doing so, it identified the most important decisions in front of WTO Members with respect to the proposed disciplines and highlighted the changes made in this new text.
Session II: Stakeholders Perspectives on the New Fisheries Subsidies Text
In the second session, a number of stakeholders offered participants a range of different views on the negotiations and the new draft consolidated text from a conservation, sustainable development, and industry perspective. Speakers included experts from academia, the conservation community, fishers and fish workers organizations, and the fish retail sector.
Upcoming events
Trade and Sustainability Hub 2022
IISD’s second Trade and Sustainability Hub will reconvene our community of stakeholders to discuss how trade policy can contribute to sustainable development.
Comparing Approaches to Calculating Compensation: Lessons for investment arbitration reform
This webinar will launch a new paper comparing approaches used to determine compensation awards in arbitral tribunals and discuss implications for ISDS reform.
Getting Started – The CO2 Performance Ladder for low-carbon procurement
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO) are pleased to invite you to participate in a virtual event that will showcase a joint project on low-carbon infrastructure procurement.