World Trade Organization Talks on Subsidies that Contribute to Overcapacity and Overfishing: What's on the table?

After the historic adoption of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies in 2022, Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are now negotiating new global disciplines to address more broadly the role of subsidies as a driver of overfishing. This update provides a clear overview of the draft additional rules that are currently on the table. It also highlights key considerations that WTO members should keep in mind from a sustainable development perspective.