Fisheries subsidies are at the heart of one of the most important global trade agreements for the ocean. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Skeritt to break down the World Trade Organization’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, discuss why it matters, and explore its implications for countries around the world. We examine how harmful subsidies have fueled overfishing, why some countries have yet to ratify the agreement, and how this treaty could redirect billions of dollars toward sustainability.

Fisheries subsidies remain a complex and contentious issue, but this conversation provides clarity and perspective from someone who has followed the negotiations closely. Dan offers insider insights into what’s in the agreement, where the gaps remain, and how developing nations can be supported to meet their commitments. If you care about the future of ocean governance, sustainable fisheries, and global cooperation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Chapter:
00:00 – Introduction and hook
02:15 – Why fisheries subsidies matter for ocean sustainability
06:42 – The history of WTO negotiations on subsidies
12:10 – Dan Skeritt on harmful subsidies and overcapacity
17:35 – The breakthrough agreement explained
23:05 – Which subsidies are banned and which remain
29:18 – How transparency and reporting will be enforced
34:47 – Why some countries have not yet ratified
40:25 – The role of developing countries and the Fish Fund
45:12 – Dan’s perspective on future negotiations
50:28 – What this means for ocean governance moving forward
55:10 – Closing thoughts and call to action

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