International environmental instruments: their effect on the fishing industry (part 2)

Funded Activity Summary

The need for a second edition was seen at the outset of the original project. There have been numerous developments in the international scene and at the national level to merit an update of the document.

The original report was in great demand from within Australia and from overseas as well. It was timely and well received by a diverse range of agencies and interest groups. The fishing industry appreciated the content and were able to use it as a guide in several disputes that emerged in the period after publication. There have now been significant changes since the original report and there is need for a second edition.

The update would be supported by many agencies and fishing industry organisations who commented on the usefulness of the original report. Given the increasing political influence of the issues addressed in the report, we expect the updated report to be well received and be useful to a variety of organisations.

Objectives:
1. To alter the entire preface of the original report in the light of international developments.
2. The re-examine each of the international instruments and particularly update the following; The United Nations Straddling Stocks Convention; the Jakarta mandate on Biodiversity; Development of the UN Commission of sustainable development; US domestic legislation and TEDs, import regulations etc; The FAO Code of Conduct on responsible fishing and subsequent developments; Eco-labelling/accreditation and the Marine Stewardship Council initiative.
3. Re-examine the overview of international trade instruments and their role in the international arena. (Section B in the original report). This will not be expanded, but will be updated.
4. The report will present significant changes and trends as first identified in section C of the 1995 report.
5. The final section will draw together the changes in the international scene since 1995 and propose strategic issues for the fishing industry and fisheries management.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 17-02-1998

End Date: 20-03-1999

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $14,950.00

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

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Competition | Compliance | Fisheries Management | Policy | Social Licence | Stock Assessment | Sustainability | Trade

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