Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Sep 5, 2000 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001400) Title (Other) Übereinkommen über die Erhaltung und Bewirtschaftung weit wandernder Fischbestände im westlichen und mittleren Pazifik Place of adoption Honolulu Depository New Zealand Language English Entry into force Jun 19, 2004 Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword EIA Migratory species Precautionary principle Institution Size Biodiversity Fishery management and conservation Seasons Enforcement/compliance Research Registration Inspection Fishing vessel Marine fishes Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Marine pollution Monitoring Dispute settlement Artisanal fishing Data collection/reporting Sustainable use Resource/damage valuation Authorization/permit Abstract Objectives: To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks in the western and central Pacific Ocean, in accordance with the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Convention's Provisions relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks (art. 2). Summary of provisions: Part II of the Convention deals with the conservation and management of highly migratory fish stocks, Part III establishes the Commission and defines its functions which are, inter alia, to determine the total allowable catches and/or total level of fishing effort within the Convention Area for highly migratory fish stocks as well as adopt such other conservation and management measures and recommendations as may be necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of such stocks and of non-target species and species dependent on or associated with the target stock (art. 10). The Commission is also, inter alia, to promote co-operation and co-ordination between its members, adopt generally recommended minimum standards for the responsible conduct of fishing operations, and establish appropriate and co-operative mechanisms for effective monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement of conservation and management measures. Further provisions deal with, inter alia, transparency and co-operation with other organisations, including the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), duties of the flag State, compliance and enforcement, development of a regional observer programme, and regulation of transhipment. Institutional mechanisms: The International Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean is established (art. 9), with two subsidiary bodies, the Scientific Committee and the Technical and Compliance Committee, to provide advice and recommendations to the Commission on matters within their respective areas of competence (art. 11). Full text English Website www.wcpfc.int www.wcpfc.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Australia Jun 19, 2004 Sep 22, 2003 [1] Oct 30, 2000 Canada Dec 1, 2005 Nov 1, 2005 [1] Aug 2, 2001 China Dec 2, 2004 Nov 2, 2004 [2] - Cook Islands (New Zealand) Jun 19, 2004 Oct 1, 2003 [1] Sep 5, 2000 European Union Jan 19, 2005 Dec 20, 2004 [2] - Fiji Jun 19, 2004 Mar 13, 2001 [1] Sep 5, 2000 France Jun 11, 2005 May 12, 2005 [2] - Indonesia Nov 29, 2013 Oct 30, 2013 [1] Aug 31, 2001 Japan Aug 7, 2005 Jul 8, 2005 [2] - Kiribati Jun 19, 2004 Jun 9, 2003 [2] - Korea, Republic of Nov 25, 2004 Oct 26, 2004 [2] Sep 5, 2000 Marshall Islands Jun 19, 2004 Apr 23, 2001 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Micronesia, Fed. States Jun 19, 2004 Dec 20, 2002 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Nauru Jun 19, 2004 Aug 13, 2003 [1] Aug 18, 2001 New Zealand Jun 19, 2004 Dec 19, 2003 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Niue (New Zealand) Jun 19, 2004 Dec 17, 2003 [1] Oct 30, 2000 Palau Dec 2, 2005 Nov 2, 2005 [1] Jan 7, 2001 Papua New Guinea Jun 19, 2004 Oct 17, 2001 [1] Jan 17, 2001 Philippines Jul 17, 2005 Jun 17, 2005 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Samoa Jun 19, 2004 Feb 9, 2001 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Solomon Islands Jun 19, 2004 Jun 9, 2003 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Tonga Jun 19, 2004 Jun 9, 2003 [1] Apr 23, 2001 Tuvalu Jun 19, 2004 Apr 13, 2004 [1] Sep 5, 2000 United States of America Jul 27, 2007 Jun 27, 2007 [1] Sep 5, 2000 Vanuatu Nov 5, 2005 Oct 6, 2005 [1] Sep 5, 2004 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in Other references Literature 2 records related to this treaty. View literature