Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/388/REV.1 |
S-IV§56 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Fisheries |
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Incentives are given to support fishing operations consistent with the sustainable use of fisheries resources (Table 4.9).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/388/Rev.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The policy goal of the fisheries sector is to maintain the sustained development and management of its fisheries resources, and the protection of its ecosystems. To ensure this, Trinidad and Tobago ratified:
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the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES);
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the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks;
the Convention on Biological Diversity; and
the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region.
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Bio
Conservation
Eco
Endangered
Environment
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-4§30 |
Australia |
2020 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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Australia's 200-mile Fishing Zone (AFZ) is the third largest in the world, and is larger than Australia's land area. However, biological productivity in the marine territory is relatively low, due to the generally shallow waters of the continental shelf and the scarcity of nutrient-rich currents. Regulatory responsibilities affecting the fisheries sector fall within eight jurisdictions, each of which develop their own policies with respect to resource management, research, reporting, and environmental standards. (...) The sustainability of Australia's fisheries has improved markedly over the last ten years. The 2018 Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports showed that, of the 120 species made up of 406 separate stocks, no more than 7% of Australia's fish stocks (29 stocks in all) were depleted.[16] These reports are used by the Government as the foundation for reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals – Indicator 14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels.[17]
[16] Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Key results. Viewed at: http://fish.gov.au/reports/key-results.
[17] The Government's Reporting Platform on the SDG Indicators. Viewed at: https://www.sdgdata.gov.au/goals/life-below-water/14.4.1.
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Environment
Fish
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-4§31 |
Australia |
2020 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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At the Commonwealth level, three separate institutions are entrusted with the formulation of policy and international negotiations, fisheries management and fisheries research, based on the Fisheries Management Act, 1991, the Fisheries Administration Act, 1991, and related regulations. The Department of Agriculture is responsible for the setting of regulatory policies for fishing in Commonwealth waters, operationalized by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), a statutory authority governed by an independent Commission. Further, around 80% of fisheries are assessed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999, which promotes the ecologically sustainable management of fisheries and provides for the assessment of environmental performance.
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Bio
Conservation
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-4§35 |
Australia |
2020 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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The AFZ spans approximately 165 commercial wild-capture fisheries, with about 600 species being caught and traded commercially. (...) Resource management systems have gained ground over the last 15 years.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-4§36 |
Australia |
2020 |
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Fisheries |
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Australia is a party to numerous regional and bilateral treaties, conventions and agreements for the establishment of joint bodies, for the sustainable management of shared fish resources, and for the combat of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. These include the establishment of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency, and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, the Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna, the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America (1988), and the Niue Treaty on Cooperation in Fisheries Surveillance and Law Enforcement in the South Pacific Region. Australia also concluded two Memoranda of Understanding, one with Indonesia regarding the operations of Indonesian traditional fishermen in the AFZ and the continental shelf, and the other with New Zealand regarding the conservation and management of orange roughy on the South Tasman Rise.
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Conservation
Fish
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Sustainable
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-4§38 |
Australia |
2020 |
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Fisheries |
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The Government regulates national issues that also affect the aquaculture sector, such as disease control, quality aspects, labelling, and trade. (...) a licensing system is in place to mitigate these concerns and the sector's impact on the environment.
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Environment
Fish
Labelling
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/396 |
G-3§11 |
Australia |
2020 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Fisheries |
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Australia is a strong supporter of developing enhanced fisheries subsidies disciplines in the WTO. Australia has sought clear, simple prohibitions in the core areas of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, overfished stocks, and overfishing and overcapacity. Australia has co-sponsored a proposal to cap (in monetary terms) fisheries support; drafted text on prohibiting subsidies for distant water fishing and subsidies to vessels not flying the subsidizing Member’s flag; and drafted text on notifications and transparency. Underlining the importance Australia attaches to transparency, and as an important indicator of Australia’s commitment to the process, Australia notified its fisheries specific subsidies by the 30 June deadline, as agreed by Ministers at the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC11).[29]
[29] Notifications in G/SCM/N/343/AUS.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/396 |
G-3§81 |
Australia |
2020 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Fisheries |
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Australia is also actively participating in the WTO Fisheries Subsidies negotiations (...) in recognition of the potential contribution that subsidy reform could make to improve the sustainability of marine capture fisheries across the globe.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/396/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.7 |
Australia |
2020 |
Measures |
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Fisheries |
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Table 3.7 Imports subject to prohibition or non-automatic licensing, 2019
Item: Toothfish
Justification: Protected under international instrument through the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, to protect against illegal poaching
Measure: Permit may be granted by an authorized officer from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.
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MEAs
Conservation
Natural resources
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