The recommendation recognizes global frameworks on climate change issue, highlighting the risks that climate change poses to oceans, ecosystems, fish stocks, and fishing communities. ICCAT acknowledges that climate change threatens both target and non-target species, and stresses the importance of using existing data, enhancing research, and adopting adaptive strategies to improve the resilience of fisheries and dependent communities. The resolution also underlines the need for precautionary approaches, capacity building, and reducing the Commission’s own environmental footprint. The resolution commits ICCAT to integrate climate considerations into its work, particularly in the development of conservation and management measures. It directs the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics (SCRS) to survey and expand data collection, identify knowledge gaps, and advise on measures for adaptation, resilience, and mitigation. ICCAT will also consider how fishing activities are affected by climate change and explore actions to reduce or offset impacts. The text consists of 11 Articles.
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