Outstanding participation of IFOP in the 36th Meeting of the FAO Fisheries Committee in Rome
July 12th, 2024
Between July 8 and 12 in Rome, Italy, the 36th Meeting of the Fisheries Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was held.
COFI is the only global intergovernmental forum where FAO member states meet to examine and consider issues and challenges related to fisheries and aquaculture. It periodically provides recommendations and advice to governments, regional fisheries bodies, civil society organizations, private sector agents and the international community.
The delegation was headed by the Chilean ambassador to Italy, Ennio Vivaldi, and was attended by Ambassador Julio Cordano, Director of Environment and Climate Change of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Soledad Tapia, National Director of Fisheries; and Gonzalo Pereira Puchy, Executive Director of the Fisheries Development Institute. Also part of the delegation were the division heads of the Undersecretary of Fisheries, Juan Francisco Santibáñez and Rocío Parra, as well as representatives of artisanal fishing and industrial fishing.
Chile, recognized for its important fishing activity, played a prominent role in the debates on the main topics on the agenda, which included illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, climate change, aquaculture, biodiversity, trade fishing and fisheries management, among others. The active participation of the Chilean delegation reflected the country’s commitment to sustainability and responsible management of marine resources.
During the meeting, Chilean representatives also held several bilateral meetings with delegates from other countries, international organizations and cooperation agencies. These meetings made it possible to strengthen international cooperation and explore new opportunities for the sustainable development of the fishing sector.
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