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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 19, 2026
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Blow as China declines to sign pact on illegal fishing
Blow to Kenya's war on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing following reports that China has refused to sign the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference...
✨ Key Highlights
China has reportedly declined to sign the Mombasa Declaration, a pact aimed at enhancing transparency to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, a move seen as a significant blow to Kenya's efforts against the practice.
- Kenya loses an estimated Sh40 to 45 billion annually to IUU fishing.
- Chinese firms are identified as major contributors to IUU fishing in Kenyan waters and the Southwest Indian Ocean region.
- The Mombasa Declaration supports the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, advocating for digital vessel registries and publication of licensing information.
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