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Recommendation 22
22
Paragraph: 195
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The UK should collaborate in international fora on Arctic fisheries management to ensure the long-term...
Conclusion
The UK should collaborate in international fora on Arctic fisheries management to ensure the long-term sustainability of Arctic fish stocks and thus safeguard food security.
Paragraph Reference:
195
Government Response
Position Not Stated
HM Government · verbatim extract
Position Not Stated
Defra Agree. 19. The UK is committed to playing its role in the sustainable management of fisheries in the Arctic. The annual allocation of cod which the UK receives in the Arctic region is determined on the basis of the Total Allowable Catch, which is set in line with the scientific advice for that stock. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the region, the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) enacted a groundbreaking 16-year ban on commercial fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean, when it came into effect in 2021. The UK was supportive of the development of the Agreement, and is keen to contribute our scientific expertise and experience. The UK is currently attending CAOFA meetings as an observer and is committed to joining the Agreement at the earliest possible opportunity. We are engaging with Parties to clarify the accession process ahead of the next Conference of Parties which will take place in South Korea in June 2024.
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