Fisheries subsidies fuel overfishing when they prop up fleets that are no longer economically viable, so this clip breaks down how the new WTO Agreement targets the worst types of support and what that means for enforcement on the water. You will hear plain-language examples of how subsidy bans hit IUU fishing, high seas operations, and overfished stocks, plus where loopholes still exist.
WTO agreement discussions also touch on equity, how developing countries are supported to comply, and why transparency and accountability matter for real-world outcomes. The conversation frames what progress looks like next, from reporting requirements to closing overcapacity gaps, so listeners leave with a simple, actionable understanding of a complex topic.
Chapters:
00:00 – What are fisheries subsidies?
00:40 – Why subsidies drive overfishing
01:20 – WTO bans on harmful subsidies
02:05 – Illegal fishing (IUU) explained
02:50 – Overcapacity: too many boats, too few fish
03:35 – High seas and unregulated waters
04:15 – Transparency and accountability at the WTO
04:50 – What’s missing and what comes next
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