Joint FAO/ILO/IMO Working Group on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Related Matters

The fifth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) will be convened in person from 8-12 January 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The JWG shall be composed of members nominated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and members nominated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as well as 2 representatives of employers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, coordinate and, as appropriate, make recommendations concerning cooperation among and between flag, port, coastal, market and labour supplying States, with respect to Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, maritime safety and security, decent work in the fishing sector, protection of the marine environment, capacity development and other relevant topics. In addition, the JWG shall exchange information about relevant developments, propose workplans for intersessional periods, and initiate and support FAO, ILO and IMO coordination and cooperation at global, regional and national levels.

Luis Rodrigo Morales, Director for Industrial Relations and ILO Coordination, and Natalia Privee Boudeguer, Junior Adviser, are coordinating, supporting and guiding the participation of the Employer constituency.