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Sep 09, 2022The EU forced labour products ban: how to ensure effective enforcementRead
Current EU rules do not serve to protect the victims of forced labour or to stop the products it generates from reaching the EU market. This briefing draws lessons from the creation and implementation of the EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing (EU IUU Regulation) to make recommendations on the design of an EU instrument enabling a forced labour products ban.
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Jun 07, 2022Thailand’s progress in combatting IUU, forced labour & human trafficking: EJF observations and recommendations volume 9, 2021Read
Since February 2016, EJF has carried out multiple in-depth observations of the Royal Thai Government’s (RTG) initiatives aimed at tackling IUU fishing and human trafficking in the Thai fishing industry. EJF has observed all stages of the monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) systems in place with visits to all 30 ‘Port In Port Out’ (PIPO) centres, all three Thai Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Centre (THAI-MECC) Area Commands, as well as witnessing multiple at-sea patrols conducted by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), Marine Police, Department of Fisheries (DoF) and Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
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Jun 07, 2022รายงานบทสรุปนโยบายของ EJF เพื่อเสนอรัฐบาลไทยRead
คณะกรรมธิการยุโรปได้ปลดใบเหลืองซึ่งออกในเดือนเมษายน พ.ศ.2558 จากประเทศไทยมาเป็นเวลากว่า3ปีแล้ว ตั้งแต่เดือนมกราคม พ.ศ.2562 ประเทศไทยได้ผ่านช่วงเวลาสำคัญของการเปลี่ยนผ่าน ความเป็นผู้นำ และความยากลำบากหลายครั้ง รวมถึง การเลือกตั้งทั่วไป การเป็นเจ้าภาพการประชุมสุดยอดอาเซียน และการระบาดใหญ่ทั่วโลก โดยรัฐบาลไทยได้แสดงความสามารถในการปรับตัวและแก้ไขปัญหาการทําาประมงผิดกฎหมาย ขาดการรายงาน และไร้การควบคุม (IUU) รวมถ่งการใช้แรงงานบังคับและการค้ามนุษย์ที่เกี่ยวข้องในอุตสาหกรรมดังกล่าวตลอดระยะเวลาที่ผ่านมาทั้งในช่วงวิกฤตและโอกาส รายงานสรุปนี้ให้การวิเคราะห์โดยละเอียดสำหรับแต่ละประเด็น ตลอดจนคำแนะนำว่ารัฐบาลไทยสามารถดำเนินการตามขั้นตอนต่างๆ เพื่อจัดการกับช่องว่างในปัจจุบันได้อย่างไร
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Jun 07, 2022EJF policy briefing prepared for the Royal Thai GovernmentRead
It has now been over three years since the European Commission removed the yellow card issued to Thailand - a warning that had been in place since April 2015. Since January 2019, Thailand has gone through several crucial periods of transition, leadership and hardship including; a general election, the hosting of the ASEAN summit and a global pandemic. Throughout these opportunities and challenges the Royal Thai Government (RTG) has continued to demonstrate great resolve and resilience in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as well as associated forced labour and human trafficking in the sector. This briefing provides detailed analysis for each of these areas as well as recommendations for how the RTG could take steps to address current gaps.
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Mar 17, 2022Driving Improvements in Fisheries Governance Globally: Impact of the EU IUU Carding Scheme on Belize, Guinea, Solomon Islands and ThailandRead
The European Union's IUU Regulation is designed to prevent and stop the flow of illegally caught fish from entering the EU market. This report highlights instances where this EU carding scheme has prompted positive changes in fisheries governance.
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Feb 10, 2022Urgent opportunity for EU, US, and Japan to jointly turn the tide on illegal fishingRead
We call upon the main market States; EU, US, and Japan at the 2022 One Ocean Summit to work together to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
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Feb 01, 2022Lessons learnt from the IUU fishing Regulation for an ambitious corporate governance legislationRead
The EU Commission's Directorate-General for Justice, Consumer Rights and Gender Equality will soon set rules for companies to protect human rights and our natural environment.
In this letter on sustainable business legislation, Oceana Europe and the Environmental Justice Foundation address EU Commissioner Didier Reynders and propose to apply the benefits of the EU regulation against illegal fishing to the SCG framework. -
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Jul 22, 2020Illegal fishing and human rights abuses in the Taiwanese fishing fleetRead
Violent abuse of migrant workers and flagrant illegal fishing are systemic problems across Taiwan’s distant water fishing fleet, a survey conducted by EJF of crew from 62 vessels has found.
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Jul 01, 2020Illegal fishing and human rights abuses in the Taiwanese fishing fleetRead
Violent abuse of migrant workers and flagrant illegal fishing are systemic problems across Taiwan’s distant water fishing fleet, a survey conducted by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) of crew from 62 vessels has found.
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Apr 02, 2020Thailand’s progress in combating IUU, forced labour & human trafficking: EJF observations and recommendations volume 8, spring 2020Read
Over the last year EJF has observed improvements in PIPO inspection procedures, adoption of a risk-based approach to vessel inspections, and the proliferation of translators at PIPO centres. However, issues and concerns remain which continue to impair the MCS management system as a whole.
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Oct 23, 2019Thailand's Road to Reform: Securing a sustainable, legal and ethical fisheryRead
Thailand’s seafood industry was in recent years blighted by uncontrolled growth across its fishing sector resulting in rampant illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as well as violent associated human rights abuses including physical and verbal abuse and even murder. The decision in 2014 by the European Commission in April 2015 to issue a ‘yellow card’ against Thailand’s seafood exports to the European Union was one of several wakeup calls to introduce long overdue reforms. Significant progress has since been made to regain trust and shed a notorious image of a sector steeped in flagrant regulatory and labour abuses, however, much more remains to be done to become a truly sustainable, legal and ethical sector.
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Sep 19, 2019จดหมายร่วมเปิดผนึก เรื่องการรักษากฎระเบียบและมาตรการด้านการประมงไว้อย่างไม่ผ่อนปรน เพื่อป้องกันการทำประมงผิดกฎหมาย ขาดการรายงาน และไร้การควบคุมRead
ขณะนี้สมาคมการประมงแห่งประเทศไทยกำลังพยายามจะเรียกร้องให้มีการยกเลิกมาตรการสำคัญสำหรับการต่อสู้และแก้ไขปัญหาการทำประมงผิดกฎหมาย ขาดการรายงาน และไร้การควบคุม (IUU fishing) และปัญหาการละเมิดสิทธิมนุษยชนที่เกิดขึ้นบนเรือประมง
แถลงการณ์ถึงนายกรัฐมนตรีฉบับนี้ถูกร่างขึ้นโดยมีจุดประสงค์เพื่อเรียกร้องให้ทางรัฐบาลไทย กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์ และกระทรวงแรงงานปฏิเสธการตอบสนองข้อเรียกร้องของสมาคมการประมงแห่งประเทศไทย และขอร้องให้ทางรัฐบาลไทยช่วยรักษาความสำเร็จและยกระดับความสำเร็จในด้านกฎระเบียบประมงและแรงงานให้เป็นที่ยอมรับต่อสากลโลกต่อไป
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Jun 17, 2019Thailand’s progress in combating IUU, forced labour & human traffickingRead
While Thailand has been making progress in its efforts to eradicate illegal fishing and human rights abuse, issues remain. This updated briefing outlines these issues and presents recommendations to address them.
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Jun 14, 2019Thailand’s Progress in Combatting IUU, Forced Labour & Human Trafficking: EJF Observations and RecommendationsRead
Since February 2016, EJF has observed improvements in inspection procedures, adoption of a risk-based approach to vessel inspections, and the proliferation of translators at PIPO centres. This briefing presents the issues that remain and recommendations to address them.
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Jun 14, 2019Thailand’s Progress in Combatting IUU, Forced Labour & Human Trafficking: EJF Observations and RecommendationsRead
This report presents recommendations that are designed to address the gaps that continue to hinder Thailand’s effort to combat illegal fishing and human trafficking
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Jun 14, 2019An EJF briefing prepared for Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan of the Royal Thai GovernmentRead
Enabled by political commitment at senior levels, the RTG has introduced a new legislative framework and regulations for fisheries, established technology-assisted monitoring and inspection regimes and has further signed up to the first of several key international instruments that are required in the fight against IUU and human trafficking. While the Thai reform path has been positive, gaps and shortcomings persist. EJF is encouraged by the proposed measures to address IUU as discussed at the Royal Thai embassy in London in July, but additional, structural measures are absolutely crucial if the reforms are to be effective, successful and entrenched inthe long-term.
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Jun 11, 2019Ratgeber zur Risikoprüfung von FischereilieferkettenRead
Unser Ratgeber hilft Einzelhändlern und Unternehmen dabei, ihre Lieferketten frei von Produkten aus illegaler Fischerei zu halten. Er wurde gemeinsam mit WWF Deutschland und dem Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e. V. entwickelt und listet konkrete Maßnahmen, um die Risiken durch illegalen Fang einzuschätzen und abzumindern. Aktiv angewendet kann er die Maßnahmen von Unternehmen zum nachhaltigen Fischeinkauf praxisnah und kosteneffektiv stärken.
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Oct 23, 2018Aus dem Schatten ans Licht: Mehr Transparenz in der weltweiten Fischerei, um die illegale, nicht gemeldete und unregulierte Fischerei zu unterbindenRead
Unser Bericht listet einfache und kosteneffektive Maßnahmen, die von jedem Land leicht umzusetzen sind und eine zentrale Rolle im Kampf gegen illegale Fischerei und Menschenrechtsverletzungen in der Fischereiindustrie spielen können.
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Oct 11, 2018Chinas versteckte Flotte in Westafrika: Illegale Praktiken in Ghanas industrieller FischereiRead
Die industrielle Fischereiflotte Ghanas ist durch chinesische Eigentümerstrukturen geprägt. Da die Fischerei in Ghana stark unter der illegalen Fischerei leidet, müssen die ghanaische und die chinesische Regierung zusammenarbeiten, um die weit verbreiteten illegalen Fischereipraktiken in Ghanas industrieller Fangflotte zu unterbinden und Auflagen gegen jene zu verhängen, die die Gesetze zu Eigentumsverhältnissen missachten.
Deutsche Zusammenfassung und Empfehlungen basierend auf dem englischen Bericht.
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Feb 05, 2018Highlights: The Impact of the IUU Regulation on Seafood Trade FlowsRead
This short paper provides highlights from the Report 'The Impact of the IUU Regulation on Seafood Trade Flows'
Description of the full report:
Ten years after the adoption of the EU IUU Regulation, this new report by EJF, Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF examines how the EU’s carding system has impacted the flow of seafood products into and within the EU.It is the first detailed analysis to show that shifts in seafood import flows have occurred since 2010 that appear directly related to the IUU Regulation. The report focuses on ‘high risk’ trade flows to the EU, in terms of the likelihood that products were caught in contravention of applicable fisheries rules.
Contrary to previous analyses, the report shows that weaknesses in member state import controls and uneven standards could be providing a route for non-compliant products to enter the EU market.
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Feb 05, 2018The Impact of the IUU Regulation on Seafood Trade FlowsRead
Ten years after the adoption of the EU IUU Regulation, this new report by EJF, Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF examines how the EU’s carding system has impacted the flow of seafood products into and within the EU.
It is the first detailed analysis to show that shifts in seafood import flows have occurred since 2010 that appear directly related to the IUU Regulation. The report focuses on ‘high risk’ trade flows to the EU, in terms of the likelihood that products were caught in contravention of applicable fisheries rules.
Contrary to previous analyses, the report shows that weaknesses in member state import controls and uneven standards could be providing a route for non-compliant products to enter the EU market.
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Aug 04, 2017An Advisory Note for the UK Supply Chain on How to Avoid Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishery Products (engl. Version)Read
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May 17, 2017Guide a l'usage des professionnels pour lutter contre la peche illegaleRead
EJF, SeaWeb Europe and WWF-France released a detailed joint “Advisory Note” in collaboration with Carrefour to inform French industry, retailers and brands of the risks associated with illegal fishing
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May 16, 2017Improving performance in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishingRead
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) and WWF are working together to support the harmonised and effective implementation of the European Union’s Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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May 15, 2017The EU IUU Regulation: Building on success EU progress in the global fight against illegal fishingRead
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major threat to livelihoods, food security and ocean health globally.
As the world’s largest import market for fish products, the European Union plays a pivotal role in reforming the global trade in fisheries products. This analysis charts the progress of the EU’s efforts to shut out illegal catch and end IUU fishing.
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts and WWF are working together to secure the harmonised and effective implementation of the EU Regulation to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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May 04, 2017An Advisory Note for the UK Supply Chain on How to Avoid Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishery ProductsRead
The report outlines an approach to prevent IUU fishery products from entering UK supply chains. It offers expert advice on risk assessment and risk mitigation, and encourages action to prevent IUU fishery products entering UK supply chains, which is costly on a number of levels.
Designing and implementing an effective IUU fishing due diligence process provides an opportunity for UK retailers and brands to support the global fight against IUU fishing, and help secure the future viability and health of global fisheries, while also reducing potential reputational and legal risks in seafood supply chains.
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Sep 23, 2013Bringing Fishing Vessels out of the ShadowsRead
Bringing fishing vessels out of the Shadows draws heavily on EJF’s work towards the eradication of Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing in West Africa, which has revealed a compelling need for an international database of industrial fishing vessels containing their UVI and information on their ownership, flag, history, characteristics and fishing authorisations.
As explained by this briefing, EJF has documented vessels using multiple identities and changing their flags, names and radio call-signs to avoid detection and sanctions. A Global Record, alongside the obligatory use of a unique vessel identifier (UVI) in the form of an IMO number would drive transparency and traceability in global fisheries, thereby facilitating improved fisheries management and further action against IUU fishing.
EJF is calling on the EU to demonstrate strong political leadership to support the establishment of a Global record of fishing vessels, as part of its wider strategy to combat IUU fishing.
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Jul 09, 2013Keeping Illegal Fish out of Europe: Ensuring Success for the IUU RegulationRead
This innovative legal tool has placed the EU at the forefront of efforts to address pirate fishing. Whilst it has the potential to leave a positive legacy in the fight against IUU fishing, evidence demonstrates that a lack of coordination and uniformity in its implementation risks compromising its intended objectives.
Diversions of fish consignments to Member State ports with poorer controls than those of their neighbours and a growing trend in containerisation of fish suggest a need for more consistent implementation efforts and increased trade flow scrutiny. The absence of any vessels in the IUU Vessel Community List identified independently by Member States or by the European Commission is also concerning.
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Feb 11, 2013Transhipment at Sea: BriefingRead
Transhipment at Sea: The Need for a Ban in West Africa draws heavily on the evidence EJF has gathered through its work towards the eradication of IUU, or ‘pirate’ fishing in West Africa. It explains how the international movement of fisheries products – both legal and illegal – often depends upon transhipments. The complexities involvement in fisheries regulations mean that transhipments can be problematic and are often linked to illegal fishing activities. EJF’s call on coastal and flag States to ban transhipments at sea in West Africa is part of the wider effort to combat IUU, or ‘pirate’, fishing.
This new briefing discusses the lack of control in authorised transhipments and the fact that illegal transhipment at sea is widely used by IUU fishing vessels to gain access to market. It makes the case for a ban on transhipments of fish at sea in West Africa as well as a ban on the entry of seafood from such transhipments into the European market.
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Aug 23, 2012Briefing: Through the NetRead
Implementation of the EU Regulation to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate IUU Fishing.
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Feb 20, 2012Liberian Fishing Communities: Problems and SolutionsRead
As a first step in community engagement, and to inform the other sets of activities in Liberia, in early 2012 EJF held meetings in 13 communities. These were spread across the country, though seven were focused in Grand Cape Mount County, which is the site of Liberia’s recently inaugurated pilot CMA.
This document sets out findings from each community. It also provides an analytical summary of results across Liberia that will inform a set of working recommendations that will guide EJF’s work with artisanal fishing communities, both in Liberia and elsewhere in West Africa.
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Dec 31, 2011Fisheries and Food Security in the CommonwealthRead
EJF considers that the Commonwealth has a key role in addressing the unsustainable exploitation of global fisheries, both within the waters of Commonwealth countries and those of the international community. Global fisheries have effectively reached their maximum sustainable yield and if strong action by world leaders is not taken now, there will be severe economic, social and ecological consequences. Vulnerable coastal communities in developing countries are most at risk, as they often depend on fisheries for their livelihoods and food security.
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Jan 01, 2007Pirate Fish on Your PlateRead
This report report from 2007 documents the link between IUU fishing and the EU through tracking illegally-caught fish from West Africa into the European market.
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Jan 01, 2005Pirates & ProfiteersRead
The report explores the global nature of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing: one of the most serious threats to the future of world fisheries. It identifies possible solutions and action that can be taken by governments and the international community to prevent, deter and eliminate this pervasive problem.
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