We, the World Forum of Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers (WFF), the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), La Via Campesina (LVC), and members of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC), represent millions of small-scale fishers and Indigenous Peoples from coastal and inland regions worldwide.
In conclusion, we emphasize the valuable role and significancy of Governments in implementing the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines) to adress the challenges of IUU fishing and strengthening the sustainability of small-scale fisheries and the livelihoods of local communities.