Resolution 2019-01 on Climate Change as it relates to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries Keyword Climate change Monitoring Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Abstract This Resolution of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, resolves the following issues: Consider the potential impacts of climate change on highly migratory fish stocks in the Convention Area and any related impacts on the economies of CCMs and food security and livelihoods of their people, in particular Small Islands Developing States and Participating Territories; Support further development of science on the relationship between climate change and target stocks, non-target species, and species belonging to the same ecosystem or dependent on or associated with the target stocks, as well as interrelationships with other factors that affect these stocks and species, and estimates of the associated uncertainties; Take into account in its deliberations, including in the development of conservation and management measures, scientific information available from the Scientific Committee on the potential impacts of climate change on target stocks, non-target species, and species belonging to the same ecosystem or dependent on or associated with the target stocks; Consider how climate change and fishing activities may be related and address any potential impacts in a manner consistent with the Convention; Consider options to reduce the environmental impacts of the Commission related to headquarters operation and meetings of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies. Full text English Website www.wcpfc.int