Negotiations on overfishing: the WTO calls for “compromise”. The draft text provides for a ban on subsidies favoring overf fishing.
The countries are struggling to agree, particularly on the duration of transition periods. “The primary consideration is not to lower or raise fish prices, but rather to preserve the health and productivity of the oceans,” emphasized Einar Gunnarsson, who is leading the debates. The success of the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (February 26 to 29) will indeed depend heavily on the conclusion of this agreement.