FCWC 15th Conference of Ministers – A Step Forward in Fisheries Management

December 2024 – Sandy Davies, Senior Fisheries and Environment Director, participated in the two-day Advisory and Consulting Committee sessions, followed by the 15th Conference of Ministers in Monrovia, Liberia. During the conference, Sandy presented on the Regional Record of Authorized Fishing Vessels (RRAFV), an initiative aimed at establishing a robust system for sharing information on authorized fishing vessels across the region.

The RRAFV will significantly strengthen fisheries management by restricting access to vessels involved in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU). Its success will rely heavily on the political will and commitment of FCWC Member States, making the Conference of Ministers a pivotal platform for advancing this essential effort.

Additionally, NFDS works closely with TMT to provide technical support to FCWC, reinforcing their efforts to enhance fisheries management and cooperation across the region.