Protocol on Fisheries Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Aug 14, 2001 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001362) Place of adoption Blantyre Depository SADC Southern African Development Community Language English, French, Portuguese Entry into force Jul 17, 2009 Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Migratory species Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Aquaculture Precautionary principle Food security Technology transfer Alien species Bycatch Public participation Enforcement/compliance Aquatic animal products Ecosystem preservation Inventory Artisanal fishing Capacity building Protection of species Endangered species Data collection/reporting Non-commercial fishing Protection of habitats Fish products Dispute settlement Biodiversity Education Law reform/harmonization/deregulation Future generations Court/tribunal Indigenous peoples Fishing vessel Sustainable use Research High seas Gender and natural resources Full text English Website www.sadc.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Withdrawal Angola Jul 17, 2009 Apr 1, 2003 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Botswana Jul 17, 2009 Aug 14, 2001 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Congo, Dem. Rep. of - - Aug 14, 2001 - Eswatini, Kingdom of Oct 9, 2011 Sep 9, 2011 [2] Aug 14, 2001 - Lesotho Jul 17, 2009 Sep 27, 2002 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Malawi Jul 17, 2009 Sep 24, 2002 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Mauritius Jul 17, 2009 Jan 4, 2002 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Mozambique Jul 17, 2009 Aug 29, 2002 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Namibia Jul 17, 2009 Jun 21, 2002 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Seychelles - - Aug 14, 2001 Aug 1, 2003 South Africa Jul 17, 2009 Jul 24, 2003 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Jul 17, 2009 Aug 1, 2006 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Zambia Jul 17, 2009 Mar 16, 2003 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - Zimbabwe Jul 17, 2009 Jul 8, 2003 [1] Aug 14, 2001 - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Treaty of the Southern African Development Community Treaty | Multilateral | Windhoek | Aug 17, 1992 Keyword: Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Management/conservation, NGO, Sustainable use, Dispute settlement, Technology transfer Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001243)