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T1 Trade and Environment Briefings: Sustainable Fisheries - Policy Brief
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 International Trade Centre, 
A1 International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, 
K1 fishery
K1 green economy
K1 fishery trade
K1 Agriculture
K1 Biodiversity
K1 Greening the blue
K1 Illegal Trade in Wildlife
K1 Sustainable Development
K1 Trade
SN 1816-6970
YR 2012
FD 2012-06
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25951
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25951
NO This policy brief examines sustainable fisheries in the context of international trade, development, and environmental sustainability. Fish and fishery products are among the most widely traded commodities globally, with developing countries producing nearly three times as much fish as developed countries. The document highlights how over-exploitation, harmful subsidies, climate change, illegal fishing, and inadequate infrastructure have placed severe pressure on global fish stocks and threatened future trade opportunities. It outlines the benefits of adopting green fishing practices, reforming fisheries subsidies, and reducing trade barriers, while discussing opportunities for economic growth, ecosystem restoration, employment creation, and sustainable aquaculture to support a transition towards a green economy.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026