Fisheries

Agricultural and Fisheries Policies in Mexico -- Recent Achievements, Continuing the Reform Agenda

23-Nov-2006

This report analyses the effects of Mexico's ambitious reforms to agricultural and fisheries policies since 1990 and makes recommendations for further reforms. The evaluation is based on criteria for good agricultural and fisheries policy as agreed to by OECD countries.

Fishing for Coherence: Proceedings of the Workshop on Policy Coherence for Development in Fisheries

08-Nov-2006

This publication is a compilation of papers and records of the Workshop on Policy Coherence Development in Fisheries, hosted by the OECD's Committee for Fisheries and Development Assistance Committee in Paris 24-25 April 2006.

Making Sure Fish Piracy Doesn’t Pay (Policy Brief)

20-Jan-2006

Fish piracy, or illegal fishing activity, depletes global fish stocks and undermines efforts to ensure continued, renewable stocks for the future. It also damages the economic and social welfare of those involved in legal fishing, and reduces incentives to play by the rules. But despite national and international efforts, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to thrive worldwide.

Subsidies: A Way Towards Sustainable Fisheries ?

08-Dec-2005

This Policy Brief presents the key findings from the Committee for Fisheries work on the impacts of financial support on the sustainable development of the fisheries sector. 

"Fish Piracy: Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing" and "Why Fish Piracy Persists: The Economics of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing"

26-Sep-2005

These publications focus on the economic, envirionmental and social aspects of fish piracy and identify the forces that drive this activity. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is a a worldwide problem, affecting both domestic waters and the high seas, and all types of fishing vessels. It is harmful to fish stocks and undermines the efficiency of measures adopted to secure fish stocks for the future.

Subsidies are Pervasive Throughout OECD Countries and Worldwide

24-Aug-2005

Every year, OECD countries transfer at least USD 400 billion to different economic sectors. Much of this support is potentially environmentally harmful.
Reforming environmentally harmful subsidies is a significant policy challenge facing OECD countries. However, untangling and assessing the effects of subsidies on the environment is a complex task. A systematic approach is required to ensure that appropriate policies are developed and the benefits of reform fully realised.