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Pew Praises Entry Into Force of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies pewtrsts.org/46AJ37O via @pewtrusts
It's official! Today the #WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies entered into force. This is a major milestone towards realizing a more sustainable ocean and #StopFundingOverfishing
I'm ready!
🐟 Get ready for a historic achievement!
On 15 September, WTO members will mark the entry into force of the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies, the first WTO multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core.
🔗bit.ly/2W9twVw
LizKaran retweeted
✍️ After the wave of ratifications at #UNOC3, your message is more important than ever. We need 60 ratifications for the Treaty to enter into force.
➡️ Take action! Call on your country leader to ratify now: highseasalliance.org/treaty-…
LizKaran retweeted
🐟 Only 5 more ratifications to go!
The @WTO deal to #StopFundingOverfishing is closer to the finish line than ever. Once it enters into force, it will help protect fish populations, support coastal communities, and stop harmful subsidies fueling overfishing.
🐟 #WTOFishCount Update!
Today, Argentina formally accepted the WTO Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies during the General Council meeting.
Only 5 more members to go for the Agreement to enter into force!
LizKaran retweeted
Ghana 🇬🇭 is the latest to ratify the historic @WTO deal that will curb the $22 billion a year in #FisheriesSubsidies that drive overfishing.
Here's why the agreement is such a big deal: pew.org/3pr0Eft
Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies #fisheriessubsidies @NOIweala dlvr.it/TLjD6n
LizKaran retweeted
🐟 The WTO Fish Fund has launched its call for proposals!
Developing economies and least-developed countries that have ratified the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies can now apply for project grants to support its implementation.
🗓️ Apply by 9 September: wtofishfund.org
LizKaran retweeted
🐟 Down to the final 10!
The @WTO deal to curb harmful fisheries subsidies is closer than ever. Nicaragua just ratified—who’s next?
Let’s get this done before #UNOC! pewtrsts.org/45o3dC3
ALT A school of fish swimming underwater, with text that reads: "Only 10 Ratifications Left! Let’s ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and rebuild fish stocks!"
Moldova is the 96th WTO member to have ratified the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies! Only 15 remaining ratifications for the Agreement to enter into force. 🐟 bit.ly/4jIHMzx #WTOFishCount
LizKaran retweeted
#ICYMI On 3 April, Antigua and Barbuda formally accepted the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies, making it the 95th WTO member to do so. 16 more ratifications to go! More: bit.ly/43Cisq3 #WTOFishCount
LizKaran retweeted
Pakistan formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies #fisheriessubsidies @NOIweala dlvr.it/TJf12C
LizKaran retweeted
Chinese Taipei is the latest to ratify the historic @WTO deal that will curb the $22 billion a year in #FisheriesSubsidies that drive overfishing.
Here's why the agreement is such a big deal: pew.org/3pr0Eft
Chinese Taipei formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing tally to 90 #fisheriessubsidies @NOIweala dlvr.it/TJ32Gt
LizKaran retweeted
Thank you to Cameroon for ratifying the @wto deal to #StopFundingOverfishing!
The race is on for 111 WTO members to ratify so the agreement can take effect.
Here’s why the agreement is such a big deal: pew.org/3pr0Eft
The #WTOFishCount is now at 88 thanks to the most recent formal acceptance from Cameroon! 23 remaining to enter into force the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies.
WTO has a chance next week to finalize additional rules to address overfishing. This op-ed by 5 ministers explain its benefits for to developing countries. 🇧🇧 🇨🇻🇨🇱🇫🇯🇳🇬
Ending harmful subsidies will benefit small-scale fishers politico.eu/sponsored-conten…
Welcome news on #BBNJ!! And a nice diversion from the US election coverage today.
Exciting news from France! 🇫🇷 The Senate has unanimously voted today to support the #HighSeasTreaty 🌊
👏 We congratulate France for leading the way in the EU's #RaceForRatification. We look forward to their official ratification at the @UN!
“It’s crucial for Fiji” – UN Ambassador for Fiji Luke Daunivalu comments on WTO subsidy negotiations seafoodsource.com/news/suppl…
So many important ocean issues addressed at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa #CHOGM24, including a call for conclusion of additional rules to the #WTO fisheries subsidies agreement to address overcapacity and overfishing. thecommonwealth.org/news/cho…
LizKaran retweeted
Progress: 🇪🇨 Ecuador is the latest to ratify the @WTO deal to curb the $22 billion governments spend annually to fund overfishing!
The race is on to reach 111 members so the agreement can come into force: ow.ly/4WPJ50OzYqK #WTOFishCount
One step closer to entry into force! Ecuador, one of the largest tuna exporters in the world, is the most recent WTO member to formally accept the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies. The Agreement aims to curb harmful subsidies that contribute to depletion of fish stocks.
Great momentum for #BBNJ last week in NY! In addition to Barbados, ratifications submitted by Singapore, Maldives, and Timor-Leste. #UNGA
"Barbados 🇧🇧 has signed and ratified a United Nations (UN) treaty which regulates biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). Barbados is the 13th country in the world to ratify the agreement and the second in CARICOM after Belize 🇧🇿." gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/barb…