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Position Statement ahead of first Intersessional meeting of ICCAT Panel 1

Position Statement ahead of first Intersessional meeting of ICCAT Panel 1

17 March 2023
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HOW CAN SEAFOOD COMPANIES MEET HUMAN RIGHTS CHALLENGES WHILST ENSURING SOCIAL EQUITY FOR SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES?

HOW CAN SEAFOOD COMPANIES MEET HUMAN RIGHTS CHALLENGES WHILST ENSURING SOCIAL EQUITY FOR SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES?

12 March 2023
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International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

8 March 2023
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Statement on the conclusion of the Sixth Special Session of the IOTC

Statement on the conclusion of the Sixth Special Session of the IOTC

6 February 2023
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100+ Organisations call on the EU to support effective management of destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect our oceans

100+ Organisations call on the EU to support effective management of destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect our oceans

2 February 2023
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IOTC Special Session on FADs – Joint Position Statement

IOTC Special Session on FADs – Joint Position Statement

31 January 2023
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IPNLF’s Annual Report 2021/22 has been published!

IPNLF’s Annual Report 2021/22 has been published!

24 December 2022
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11th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

11th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

8 December 2022
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A Truly Plastic Neutral Fishery

A Truly Plastic Neutral Fishery

30 November 2022
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IPNLF Position Statement – WCPFC 19th Regular Session of the Commission

IPNLF Position Statement – WCPFC 19th Regular Session of the Commission

29 November 2022
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ICCAT Annual Session 2022 Closing Statement

ICCAT Annual Session 2022 Closing Statement

23 November 2022
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The beginning of the end for harmful subsidies: Is it within reach? – INFOFISH NOV 2022

The beginning of the end for harmful subsidies: Is it within reach? – INFOFISH NOV 2022

23 November 2022
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IPNLF Release Position Statement Ahead of Annual Session

IPNLF Release Position Statement Ahead of Annual Session

10 November 2022
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Protected: Maldives Members Newsletter #4

Protected: Maldives Members Newsletter #4

7 November 2022
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It’s World Fisheries Day!

It’s World Fisheries Day!

4 November 2022
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Unlocking a huge potential for ocean conservation and climate change: IPNLF- Maldives and SNtech’s Innovation seeks to limit wild caught bait fish in pole-and-line tuna fishing

Unlocking a huge potential for ocean conservation and climate change: IPNLF- Maldives and SNtech’s Innovation seeks to limit wild caught bait fish in pole-and-line tuna fishing

31 October 2022 1 Reply
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New Partnership Established to Safeguard Livelihoods and Improve Labour Practices of small-scale fisheries in Indonesia

New Partnership Established to Safeguard Livelihoods and Improve Labour Practices of small-scale fisheries in Indonesia

27 October 2022
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IPNLF Welcomes New Trustee Urs Baumgartner

IPNLF Welcomes New Trustee Urs Baumgartner

20 October 2022
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IPNLF Position Statement – Second Intersessional Meeting of ICCAT Panel 1 – Tropical tunas

IPNLF Position Statement – Second Intersessional Meeting of ICCAT Panel 1 – Tropical tunas

12 October 2022
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IPNLF and the Maldives Ministry of Economic Development signed an MoU to drive social improvements in their fisheries.

IPNLF and the Maldives Ministry of Economic Development signed an MoU to drive social improvements in their fisheries.

9 September 2022
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Achieving the world’s first “plastic neutral” fishery in the Azores

Achieving the world’s first “plastic neutral” fishery in the Azores

14 April 2022 3 Replies
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Protected: News from the Maldives #2

Protected: News from the Maldives #2

10 April 2022
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Fish Tales and IPNLF sign 3-year MoU to implement and maintain Indonesia’s first and only pole-and-line Fair Trade certified fishery in Bitung

Fish Tales and IPNLF sign 3-year MoU to implement and maintain Indonesia’s first and only pole-and-line Fair Trade certified fishery in Bitung

23 March 2022
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Turning The Tide on Ocean Plastic Pollution in the Maldives

Turning The Tide on Ocean Plastic Pollution in the Maldives

21 March 2022
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WFO and IPNLF announce strategic partnership

WFO and IPNLF announce strategic partnership

4 March 2022
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International Pole and Line Foundation, Sea Delight, and Prime Seafood announce Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in northeastern Brazil

International Pole and Line Foundation, Sea Delight, and Prime Seafood announce Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in northeastern Brazil

17 February 2022
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Protected: News from the Maldives #1

Protected: News from the Maldives #1

2 February 2022
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IPNLF memperkuat jajaran tata kelolanya dengan menambahkan seorang anggota terkemuka pada Majelis Wali Amanah (Board of Trustees)

IPNLF memperkuat jajaran tata kelolanya dengan menambahkan seorang anggota terkemuka pada Majelis Wali Amanah (Board of Trustees)

1 February 2022
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IPNLF strengthens its governance structures by adding another prominent member to its Board of Trustees

IPNLF strengthens its governance structures by adding another prominent member to its Board of Trustees

31 January 2022
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IPNLF launches it’s Sourcing Transparency Platform (STP) to drive greater transparency in tuna supply chains

IPNLF launches it’s Sourcing Transparency Platform (STP) to drive greater transparency in tuna supply chains

21 January 2022
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IPNLF Statement on WCPFC18 Annual Meeting

IPNLF Statement on WCPFC18 Annual Meeting

29 November 2021
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IOTC November Special Session – Joint Position Statement

IOTC November Special Session – Joint Position Statement

19 November 2021
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Small-scale tuna sector push for ‘polluter pays’ principle in Atlantic

Small-scale tuna sector push for ‘polluter pays’ principle in Atlantic

8 November 2021
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Tuna Tales film series premieres in the Azores

Tuna Tales film series premieres in the Azores

12 October 2021
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IPNLF sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Cetacean Alliance

IPNLF sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Cetacean Alliance

12 October 2021
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IPNLF release their Position Statement on catch allocation for bigeye tuna

IPNLF release their Position Statement on catch allocation for bigeye tuna

31 August 2021
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St Helena leads by example with new Fisheries Bill

St Helena leads by example with new Fisheries Bill

1 August 2021
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IPNLF at the 2021 ‘SSF Open House’: Reimagine Tuna – Leaving No One Behind

IPNLF at the 2021 ‘SSF Open House’: Reimagine Tuna – Leaving No One Behind

22 July 2021
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Cherie Dillon, IPNLF’s St Helena Project Manager, donates safety gear to the Marine Observer Program

Cherie Dillon, IPNLF’s St Helena Project Manager, donates safety gear to the Marine Observer Program

6 July 2021
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Statement from SHARKPROJECT International and International Pole & Line Foundation

Statement from SHARKPROJECT International and International Pole & Line Foundation

4 July 2021
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IPNLF calls on IOTC to take decisive action on yellowfin stock rebuilding at Special Session in early 2021

IPNLF calls on IOTC to take decisive action on yellowfin stock rebuilding at Special Session in early 2021

13 February 2021
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IOTC SPECIAL SESSION – POSITION STATEMENT

IOTC SPECIAL SESSION – POSITION STATEMENT

13 February 2021
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Eight Indonesian pole-and-line and handline fisheries celebrate achieving MSC certification

Eight Indonesian pole-and-line and handline fisheries celebrate achieving MSC certification

26 January 2021
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IPNLF appoints Cherie Dillon as new Project Manager in St Helena

IPNLF appoints Cherie Dillon as new Project Manager in St Helena

14 January 2021
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IPNLF position on IOTC Resolution 19/01 – On an interim plan for rebuilding the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock in the IOTC area of competence

IPNLF position on IOTC Resolution 19/01 – On an interim plan for rebuilding the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock in the IOTC area of competence

14 December 2020
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IPNLF announces new Chair of their Board as part of leadership succession plan

IPNLF announces new Chair of their Board as part of leadership succession plan

12 November 2020
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Establishment of CC RUP gives necessary support to small-scale fishers in EU’s outermost regions

Establishment of CC RUP gives necessary support to small-scale fishers in EU’s outermost regions

5 November 2020
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IPNLF and Earthworm Foundation strengthen collaboration in French tuna markets

IPNLF and Earthworm Foundation strengthen collaboration in French tuna markets

22 October 2020
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IPNLF Launch of the Strategic Plan 2020-2025

IPNLF Launch of the Strategic Plan 2020-2025

30 July 2020
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Dr. Paul Medley joins IPNLF’s STAC

Dr. Paul Medley joins IPNLF’s STAC

4 May 2020
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IPNLF strengthens team: We welcome Kama Dean Fitz and Philippine Wouters

IPNLF strengthens team: We welcome Kama Dean Fitz and Philippine Wouters

23 April 2020
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IPNLF welcomes Camerican International

IPNLF welcomes Camerican International

1 April 2020
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New MOU seeks to nurture Maldives’ one-by-one tuna fishing

New MOU seeks to nurture Maldives’ one-by-one tuna fishing

14 February 2020
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Efectos Navales del Atlántico joins the IPNLF supply chain network

Efectos Navales del Atlántico joins the IPNLF supply chain network

5 February 2020
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IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

3 February 2020
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Eight Indonesian one-by-one tuna fisheries embark upon MSC certification

Eight Indonesian one-by-one tuna fisheries embark upon MSC certification

24 December 2019
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Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic & inclusive management

Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic & inclusive management

3 December 2019
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Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic and inclusive management

Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic and inclusive management

3 December 2019
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Pivotal progress: ICCAT agrees on a rebuilding plan for overfished bigeye tuna

Pivotal progress: ICCAT agrees on a rebuilding plan for overfished bigeye tuna

27 November 2019
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A new era of protection and support begins for Maldives’ tuna

A new era of protection and support begins for Maldives’ tuna

26 November 2019
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St Helena leads by example with new Fisheries Bill

St Helena leads by example with new Fisheries Bill

1 August 2021
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More than 100 organisations call for urgent curb on destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect fragile marine ecosystems

More than 100 organisations call for urgent curb on destructive drifting-FADs to rebuild tuna stocks and protect fragile marine ecosystems

4 March 2021
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IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

3 February 2020
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Tenerife-based Islatuna becomes the latest Member of IPNLF

Tenerife-based Islatuna becomes the latest Member of IPNLF

18 September 2018
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Seeing is believing: implementing new observer protocols in the Indonesian pole-and-line fishery

Seeing is believing: implementing new observer protocols in the Indonesian pole-and-line fishery

29 August 2018
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‘Above and beyond’ IPNLF Member named the most sustainable retailer in the United States

‘Above and beyond’ IPNLF Member named the most sustainable retailer in the United States

28 August 2018
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IPNLF amplía su red de atún cogido uno a uno en las Islas Canarias con dos nuevos miembros

IPNLF amplía su red de atún cogido uno a uno en las Islas Canarias con dos nuevos miembros

8 August 2018
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IPNLF extends its one-by-one tuna network in the Canary Islands with two new Members

IPNLF extends its one-by-one tuna network in the Canary Islands with two new Members

8 August 2018
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One-by-one supply chain network welcomes first India Member

One-by-one supply chain network welcomes first India Member

25 July 2018
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Atuneros cañeros de Canarias se unen a la Red de Miembros de la IPNLF

Atuneros cañeros de Canarias se unen a la Red de Miembros de la IPNLF

20 June 2018
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Canary Islands one-by-one tuna fishermen become part of the IPNLF Member network

Canary Islands one-by-one tuna fishermen become part of the IPNLF Member network

20 June 2018
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AP2HI publishes Cooperation Agreement with MMAF

AP2HI publishes Cooperation Agreement with MMAF

11 June 2018
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Major milestone for Maldives as first National Skipper Training Curriculum launched

Major milestone for Maldives as first National Skipper Training Curriculum launched

1 March 2015
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International Pole & Line Foundation gains first member from hospitality industry – Bandos Island Resort & Spa, Maldives

International Pole & Line Foundation gains first member from hospitality industry – Bandos Island Resort & Spa, Maldives

28 October 2014
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IPNLF receives award from Maldives Fishermen’s Association

IPNLF receives award from Maldives Fishermen’s Association

16 June 2014
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Sharing best-practice: IPNLF & ISSF launch first practical reference guide for pole-and-line fishing

Sharing best-practice: IPNLF & ISSF launch first practical reference guide for pole-and-line fishing

16 July 2019
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Bridging the gap: turning sustainability rhetoric into action

Bridging the gap: turning sustainability rhetoric into action

4 July 2019
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IPNLF disappointed by latest IOTC outcomes, urges accelerated progress

IPNLF disappointed by latest IOTC outcomes, urges accelerated progress

26 June 2019
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No time to waste: IPNLF urges IOTC to take immediate action

No time to waste: IPNLF urges IOTC to take immediate action

11 June 2019
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Marking World Oceans Day, 8 June

Marking World Oceans Day, 8 June

7 June 2019
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New alliance for Indonesian one-by-one tuna launches at world’s largest seafood trade show

New alliance for Indonesian one-by-one tuna launches at world’s largest seafood trade show

9 May 2019
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Progress in the Pacific: key updates from WCPFC

Progress in the Pacific: key updates from WCPFC

19 December 2018
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Widespread disappointment from ICCAT: United efforts to rebuild overfished bigeye tuna stock thrown down the drain

Widespread disappointment from ICCAT: United efforts to rebuild overfished bigeye tuna stock thrown down the drain

20 November 2018
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Sebentar lagi akan hadir, pertama di Indonesia, nelayan dengan sertifikat MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)

Sebentar lagi akan hadir, pertama di Indonesia, nelayan dengan sertifikat MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)

6 November 2018
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Indonesia closes in on landmark first MSC-certified fishery

Indonesia closes in on landmark first MSC-certified fishery

1 November 2018
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Hear and nurture – why small-scale fisheries should be prioritised in global supply chains

Hear and nurture – why small-scale fisheries should be prioritised in global supply chains

30 October 2018
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An Atlantic Ocean Tuna Crisis: power-plays, bigeye at risk, and coastal communities stepping up

An Atlantic Ocean Tuna Crisis: power-plays, bigeye at risk, and coastal communities stepping up

19 October 2018
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IPNLF announces withdrawal from Echebastar MSC Certification Process

IPNLF announces withdrawal from Echebastar MSC Certification Process

11 September 2018 2 Replies
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Azores Declaration

Azores Declaration

7 August 2018
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Endorsing the Azores Declaration

Endorsing the Azores Declaration

7 August 2018
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Buyers, brands and retailers unite to empower Indonesia’s one-by-one tuna fisheries

Buyers, brands and retailers unite to empower Indonesia’s one-by-one tuna fisheries

6 June 2018
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Strength in numbers: Team IPNLF convene at SEG2018 to represent one-by-one tuna fisheries

Strength in numbers: Team IPNLF convene at SEG2018 to represent one-by-one tuna fisheries

30 May 2018
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IPNLF calls on IOTC to take decisive action on yellowfin stock rebuilding at Special Session in early 2021

IPNLF calls on IOTC to take decisive action on yellowfin stock rebuilding at Special Session in early 2021

13 February 2021
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IOTC SPECIAL SESSION – POSITION STATEMENT

IOTC SPECIAL SESSION – POSITION STATEMENT

13 February 2021
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Eight Indonesian pole-and-line and handline fisheries celebrate achieving MSC certification

Eight Indonesian pole-and-line and handline fisheries celebrate achieving MSC certification

26 January 2021
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IPNLF appoints Cherie Dillon as new Project Manager in St Helena

IPNLF appoints Cherie Dillon as new Project Manager in St Helena

14 January 2021
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IPNLF position on IOTC Resolution 19/01 – On an interim plan for rebuilding the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock in the IOTC area of competence

IPNLF position on IOTC Resolution 19/01 – On an interim plan for rebuilding the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock in the IOTC area of competence

14 December 2020
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IPNLF announces new Chair of their Board as part of leadership succession plan

IPNLF announces new Chair of their Board as part of leadership succession plan

12 November 2020
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Establishment of CC RUP gives necessary support to small-scale fishers in EU’s outermost regions

Establishment of CC RUP gives necessary support to small-scale fishers in EU’s outermost regions

5 November 2020
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IPNLF and Earthworm Foundation strengthen collaboration in French tuna markets

IPNLF and Earthworm Foundation strengthen collaboration in French tuna markets

22 October 2020
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IPNLF Launch of the Strategic Plan 2020-2025

IPNLF Launch of the Strategic Plan 2020-2025

30 July 2020
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Dr. Paul Medley joins IPNLF’s STAC

Dr. Paul Medley joins IPNLF’s STAC

4 May 2020
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IPNLF strengthens team: We welcome Kama Dean Fitz and Philippine Wouters

IPNLF strengthens team: We welcome Kama Dean Fitz and Philippine Wouters

23 April 2020
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IPNLF welcomes Camerican International

IPNLF welcomes Camerican International

1 April 2020
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New MOU seeks to nurture Maldives’ one-by-one tuna fishing

New MOU seeks to nurture Maldives’ one-by-one tuna fishing

14 February 2020
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Efectos Navales del Atlántico joins the IPNLF supply chain network

Efectos Navales del Atlántico joins the IPNLF supply chain network

5 February 2020
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IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

IPNLF scales up its commitment to rid the oceans of ghost fishing gear

3 February 2020
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Eight Indonesian one-by-one tuna fisheries embark upon MSC certification

Eight Indonesian one-by-one tuna fisheries embark upon MSC certification

24 December 2019
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Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic & inclusive management

Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic & inclusive management

3 December 2019
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Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic and inclusive management

Accelerate action: Region with the world’s largest tuna fisheries needs robust, holistic and inclusive management

3 December 2019
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Pivotal progress: ICCAT agrees on a rebuilding plan for overfished bigeye tuna

Pivotal progress: ICCAT agrees on a rebuilding plan for overfished bigeye tuna

27 November 2019
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A new era of protection and support begins for Maldives’ tuna

A new era of protection and support begins for Maldives’ tuna

26 November 2019
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