Data follows the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator and has been identified by the responsible agency as the most appropriate data source.
Implementation of international instruments to combat illegal fishing
The FAO, as the custodian agency of this Indicator and the responsible data compiler, will be drawing on responses to its Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) questionnaire, collected every two years. Australia most recently submitted in April 2018 and received the top rating from the FAO.
| Implementing the provisions of the UNCLOS in relation to coastal States and flag State responsibilities for the management of fisheries | ||
| Policy | 5 | 1 |
| Legislation | 5 | |
| Institutional framework | 5 | |
| Operations and procedures | 5 | |
| Implementing the provisions of the UN Fish Stocks Agreement in relation to coastal State and flag State responsibilities for the management of fisheries | ||
| Policy | 5 | 1 |
| Legislation | 5 | |
| Institutional framework | 5 | |
| Operations and procedures | 5 | |
| Compliance Agreement and/or other flag state responsibilities implemented | ||
| Policy | 5 | 1 |
| Legislation | 5 | |
| Institutional framework | 5 | |
| Operations and procedures | 5 | |
| Implemented the provisions of the PSMA, with regard to: (even through relevant regional mechanisms) | ||
| Policy | 5 | 1 |
| Legislation | 5 | |
| Institutional framework | 5 | |
| Operations and procedures | 5 | |
| Implemented its NPOA-IUU responsibilities | ||
| Policy | 5 | 1 |
| Legislation | 5 | |
| Institutional framework | 5 | |
| Operations and procedures | 5 | |
| Indicator Score: (Weighted average) | 1 | |
| Band | 5 | |
