Fifth claim unit Fisheries resources Saudi Arabia seeks compensation in the amount of USD 1,499,817,814 for ecological and economic losses to its fisheries resources as a result of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

99. Welcomes the progress in regulating bottom fisheries in accordance with resolution 61 105 by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization, the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

However, management of high seas fisheries is inadequate in many areas and some resources are overutilized.

The amount claimed is to compensate for seed reduction as a result of the loss of mangrove cover (USD 23,000,000) damage to coral reefs (USD 17,000,000) reduction in fisheries resources (USD 25,000,000) and the expenses of programmes for the rehabilitation of fisheries resources (USD 35,000,000).

The main sectors of interaction are health care, education, sports, agriculture, fisheries, construction, water resources and physical planning.

Most Parties reported on their needs in priority sectors such as agriculture, water resources, fisheries and coastal zones.

Recommended award for claim No. 5000286 Claim No. 5000301 Fisheries resources Claim No. 5000301 is a claim for compensation for losses incurred by the Iranian Fisheries Company ( IFC ), due to decreases in fisheries production and a delay in the implementation of a fisheries related project as a result of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

Iceland is concerned that once resources enter into the assessment, there will be additional pressure to influence fisheries management.

54. Welcomes the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which has special knowledge and expertise in various aspects of fisheries, in implementing the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries,International Fisheries Instruments with Index (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.98.V.11), sect. III. for the conservation and management of fisheries resources

The Government considers that Anguilla's fisheries and marine resources hold the potential for the diversification of the tourism dependent economy.

10. Invites States and regional fisheries management organizations and arrangements to cooperate with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in the implementation and further development of the Fisheries Resources Monitoring System initiative

Urges States and relevant international and national organizations to provide for participation of small scale fishery stakeholders in related policy development and fisheries management strategies in order to achieve long term sustainability for such fisheries, consistent with the duty to ensure the proper conservation and management of fisheries resources

The first segment of the panel presentations was devoted to recent developments and was launched by Serge Garcia, Director of the Fisheries Resources Division, FAO Fisheries Department, who provided an overview of the state of the world's fisheries and reported on the outcome of the twenty sixth session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries, held from 7 to 11 March 2005.

The United Kingdom is disappointed that this matter is affecting the level of Argentine cooperation on the conservation of fisheries resources under the South Atlantic Fisheries Commission, which is in the mutual interests of all parties.

Fishery resources Some Parties examined the possible climate change impacts on fisheries as a part of their vulnerability and adaptation assessments.

8. Urges States and relevant international and national organizations to provide for participation of small scale fishery stakeholders in related policy development and fisheries management strategies in order to achieve long term sustainability for such fisheries, consistent with the duty to ensure the proper conservation and management of fisheries resources

12. Urges States and relevant international and national organizations to provide for participation of small scale fishery stakeholders in related policy development and fisheries management strategies in order to achieve long term sustainability for such fisheries, consistent with the duty to ensure the proper conservation and management of fisheries resources

15. Urges States and relevant international and national organizations to provide for participation of small scale fishery stakeholders in related policy development and fisheries management strategies in order to achieve long term sustainability for such fisheries, consistent with the duty to ensure the proper conservation and management of fisheries resources

Noting that the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( the Code ) and its associated international plans of action set out principles and global standards of behaviour for responsible practices for conservation of fisheries resources and management and development of fisheries,

Recognizing also the urgent need for action at all levels to ensure the long term sustainable use and management of fisheries resources,

How can the availability of data and information that is fundamental to the effective conservation and sustainable management of fisheries resources be improved?

The State Department of Fisheries has recently undertaken voluntary commitments relating to numerous standards for the exploitation and preservation of marine living resources.

He summarized vulnerability and adaptation assessments for agriculture, water resources, coastal zones, forests and other land use, health, and fisheries in his country.

(b) Urge States and relevant international and national organizations to provide for participation of small scale fishery stakeholders in related policy development and fisheries management strategies, consistent with the duty to ensure the proper conservation and management of those fisheries resources

Noting that the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( the Code )International Fisheries Instruments with Index (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.98.V.11), sect. III. and its associated international plans of action set out principles and global standards of behaviour for responsible practices for the conservation of fisheries resources and the management and development of fisheries,

Current statistics on the state of the world's fisheries and various reports setting out the threats to oceans resources and biodiversity are well known.

The Government has plans for institutional strengthening and human resource development in order to effectively manage the island's fisheries and other marine resources.1

The abundant fisheries resources within our exclusive economic zone currently being harvested exclusively by distant water fishing nations could provide the basis for this.

Fisheries

We believe that building States' fisheries management capacity is important to ensure effective control and sustainable use of their resources and the transfer of marine technology.

Ms. Kimball (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Once again it is time to take stock of the world's oceans and fisheries.

They support the most diverse marine communities and beautiful seascapes on the planet and provide wave resistant structures and resources for local communities, fisheries and tourism.

(b) Urge States, individually and through relevant regional fisheries management organizations and arrangements, to establish mandatory vessel monitoring, control and surveillance systems for fishing vessels, including the sharing of information on fisheries enforcement matters, and to give consideration to transforming the existing voluntary monitoring, control and surveillance network into an international unit with dedicated resources that can assist fisheries enforcement agencies

Pelagic Fisheries

Iraq states that Iran has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that oil pollution in Iranian waters as a consequence of the conflict affected Iranian fisheries resources.

Calling attention to the circumstances affecting fisheries in many developing States, in particular African States and small island developing States, and recognizing the urgent need for capacity building to assist such States in meeting their obligations under international instruments and realizing the benefits from fisheries resources,

While this is a general trend, it is important to note that there is a broad range of differences in the status of fisheries resources, the management of fisheries by States and regional arrangements, and the ability to respond to the need for effective and adaptive management.

13. Appeals to States and regional fisheries organizations, including regional fisheries management bodies and regional fisheries arrangements, to promote the application of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries within their areas of competence

7. Appeals to States and regional fisheries organizations, including regional fisheries management bodies and regional fisheries arrangements, to promote the application of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries within their areas of competence

Calling attention to the circumstances affecting fisheries in many developing States, in particular African States and small island developing States, and recognizing the urgent need for capacity building, including the transfer of marine technology and in particular fisheries related technology, to enhance the ability of such States to meet their obligations and exercise their rights under international instruments, in order to realize the benefits from fisheries resources,

Calling attention to the circumstances affecting fisheries in many developing States, in particular African States and small island developing States, and recognizing the urgent need for capacity building, including the transfer of marine technology and in particular fisheries related technology, to enhance the ability of such States to meet their obligations and exercise their rights under international instruments, in order to realize the benefits from fisheries resources,

The representative of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources called for a global mechanism for providing scientific advice to regional fisheries management organizations.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources played an important role in the creation and implementation of measures to reduce seabird mortality in longline fisheries.

Achieving sustainable fisheries

Related fisheries instruments