Agreement for the Establishment of the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI)

Title abbreviation

RECOFI

Title (French)

Accord portant création de la Commission régionale des pêches (CORÉPÊCHES)

Title (Spanish)

Acuerdo para el Establecimiento de la Comisión Regional de Pesca (COREPESCA)

Place of adoption

Rome

Depository

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Language

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Entry into force

Feb 26, 2001

Subject

Sea, Fisheries

Keyword

Certification Registration Fishing area Size Dispute settlement Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Education Marine resources management Institution Seasons Data collection/reporting Marine fisheries Precautionary principle

Geographical area

Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia

Abstract

Objectives: To establish the Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI). Summary of provisions: The Commission is established in the framework of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Its functions are to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best utilisation of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Area of the Convention as defined in art. IV (art. III). To this end, the Commission is, inter alia, to keep under review the state of these resources, recommend appropriate measures for the conservation and rational management of living marine resources and for the implementation of these recommendations, and encourage, recommend, co-ordinate and, as appropriate, undertake research and development activities. When recommending such measures, the Commission is, inter alia, to apply the precautionary approach to conservation and management decisions. Members of the Commission undertake to give effect to any recommendations made by the Commission, but may object to them within a certain amount of days from the date of their notification (art. V). The Commission is to transmit to the Director-General of the FAO a report embodying its views, recommendations and decisions (art. VI), and is to co-operate closely with other international organisations in matters of mutual interest (art. VIII). Institutional mechanisms: The Regional Commission for Fisheries (RECOFI) is established (art. I). The FAO is to provide the Secretariat and the Director-General is to appoint the Secretary who is to be administratively responsible to him (art. II). The Commission may establish temporary, special or standing committees (art. VII).

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References - Treaties

Cites

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)