Tag: IUU fishing
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Eyes on the Water: Tackling IUU and Unsustainable Fishing
Introduction: The stakes of IUU and unsustainable fishing Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, along with unsustainable practices, exerts immense pressure on the world’s oceans. These activities undermine conservation efforts, destabilize seafood markets, and often go hand in hand with human rights violations and labour abuses. As demand for seafood grows, the need for robust…
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Eyes on the Water: Tackling IUU Fishing and Unsustainable Practices
What is IUU fishing and why it matters IUU fishing stands for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. It refers to fishing activities that violate national laws, fail to report catches, or operate outside regulatory frameworks. While this problem looks abstract to some, its consequences are concrete: depleted fish stocks, damaged habitats, disrupted ecosystems, and livelihoods…
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Eyes on the Water: Combating IUU Fishing and Unsustainable Practices
Introduction: The Hidden Toll of IUU Fishing Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with unsustainable practices, places immense pressure on the world’s oceans and the communities that rely on them. Beyond depleting fish stocks, IUU fishing often involves labor abuses, human rights violations, and unsafe working conditions. The problem is complex, transboundary, and driven…
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Philippines should shore up ASEAN’s undersea security
Why undersea security matters for ASEAN As the Philippines assumes ASEAN chair duties under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” the focus extends beyond surface-level diplomacy to the critical domain beneath the waves. Undersea security—ranging from submarine cables and maritime chokepoints to sovereign rights in exclusive economic zones—directly affects regional stability, economic resilience, and strategic…