A New WTO Agreement to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies
We now have a new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, the first-ever WTO deal with an environmental objective at its very core. It’s a big step forward, but there is even more to do. What made it into the final text, what does it mean, and what comes next?
A new video by the International Institute for Sustainable Development breaks down the final agreement for policy-makers. Watch as expert Alice Tipping outlines the new rules and exceptions, what issues were left for future negotiations, and why the deal matters for life on land and in the sea.
Published January 23, 2023
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A New WTO Agreement to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies
We now have a new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, the first-ever WTO deal with an environmental objective at its very core. It’s a big step forward, but there is even more to do. What made it into the final text, what does it mean, and what comes next?