Social responsibility and tuna traceability brought to the fore at United Nations Ocean Conference

On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Of critical importance to IPNLF and the coastal communities that we support is Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, which aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. To turn this SDG into action, the United Nations convened its first ever Ocean Conference 5-9 June in New York City, coinciding with World Oceans Day.

IPNLF and our Members rallied support on two seafood pledges to demonstrate commitment to social responsibility and traceability in the seafood supply chain. Social Responsibility in Global Fisheries and Aquaculture The social attributes associated with one-by-one fisheries are what makes them unique amongst industrial tuna fishing practises. Not only are these fisheries environmentally responsible, they support the wellbeing of coastal communities and the businesses connected with them.

Through this initiative, IPNLF and its Members - ANOVA Food, American Tuna, American Albacore Fishing Association, AP2HI, Migros, New England Seafood International, World Wise Foods – commit to adopt effective policy and regulation to protect vulnerable populations, establish best practice among businesses and incorporate social responsibility into existing fisheries initiatives, thus strengthening the support for improved wellbeing for seafood producers.

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