Implementing Electronic Monitoring (EM) on Industrial Fishing Vessels

About this program

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), offers funding for projects implementing electronic monitoring (EM) technologies on industrial fishing vessels to enhance transparency, compliance, and sustainability in fisheries management, particularly in tuna fisheries. This initiative aims to combat illegal fishing and labor violations by deploying advanced camera systems and tracking technologies, especially in remote transshipment areas. While specific eligibility criteria are not provided, the opportunity is open to applicants interested in scaling EM programs globally, with a focus on market and government collaboration. Interested parties should refer to WWF’s guidance and toolkits for program design and implementation.