IPNLF launches their first three-year strategic plan, focusing on the key themes and values that the foundation wishes to place at the core of all of its work.
Martin Purves steps into the role of Managing Director.
In addition to the Fisheries Information System, IPNLF advanced the implementation of the Responsible Fishing Scheme Vessel Improver Programme in the Maldives, and made significant progress in the on-going Fishery Improvement Project in Indonesia.
IPNLF played a crucial role in driving the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission decision to adopt a Harvest Control Rule for skipjack. The initiative is widely recognised as a game changer for global tuna management, alongside ongoing efforts to ensure the fishing pressure is reduced on yellowfin tuna stocks in the region.
IPNLF engaged in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO) meetings; and increased collaboration with the NGO community by joining the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions.
The results from an IPNLF study on interactions between pole-and-line tuna fisheries and endangered, threatened and protected species were published and IPNLF championed one-by-one tuna fisheries at high profile events like the SeaWeb Seafood Summit, TUNA2016, Seafood Expo North America and the 5th International Coastal Tuna Business Forum.
IPNLF launched the video ‘Women at the Waterfront’ as part of the Gender Parity in Seafood program and an IPNLF-supported research student from Dalhousie University Marine Management programme began research into the roles of women in Maldivian one-by-one fisheries.