Published 22:42 IST, October 9th 2019
WTO struggles for standardised global fishing rules: Attenborough
The WTO is progressively constrained to think of a global scheme to curb fisheries subsidies. David said a global deal to end harmful fisheries is the next step
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World Tre Organization is progressively constrained to think of a global scheme to check fisheries subsidies. Presently, a nnarian is driving battle to stop what he calls a destructive practice. A short video premiered on social media starts out with a famous filmmaker David Attenborough, who is best kwn for making documentaries on nature. Attenborough said a global deal to end harmful fisheries subsidies is next important step in restoration of our oceans.
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WTO has come up with global guidelines
video sends a strong mess to governments around world and decision-makers in Geneva at World Tre Organisation (WTO). Earlier, WTO has come up with global guidelines for government subsidies for industry and farming. video is intended to d strain to reach ar deal before end of this year on global fishing rules, which is one of UN's auntic Sustainable Development Goals. It ditionally comes during a significant round of negotiations when time seems to be running out.
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Governments around world reluctantly give around $22 billion of public money
Currently, governments around world reluctantly give around $22 billion of public money for fisheries subsidies. se illegal transactions, in turn, have often led to overfishing and threaten fish stocks and jobs. It is assessed that 85% of governments' fisheries subsidies vant large industrial fleets, reby misshaping markets to impairment of small scale distinctive fishing companies. Small-scale fisheries employ 90% of all fishers yet account for 30% of catch in marine fisheries. Attenborough said ocean recovery is possible. He said healthy oceans can be achieved with time and proper planning. Seabeds and fish stocks can recover through sustainable fishing and continue to feed billions who depend on it. Enhanced manment of oceans can bring big ecomic profits for seafood industry besides strengning food security. He has suggested that billion in current subsidies should be utilized in building resilience of coastal communities.
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19:41 IST, October 9th 2019