Federico De Rossi

Data Compliance Officer at the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (FAO of the UN) @UN_FAO_GFCM. Views my own - RTs no endorsement.

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

@BeeMorello A transparent & effective #GFCMCompliance framework

The #GFCMSession:
📌Reviewed the results of the new compliance assessment scheme.
📌Advanced regional cooperation on key monitoring, control and surveillance tools, incl. vessel monitoring systems & joint inspections schemes.

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

That’s a wrap on the 49th #GFCMSession❗️

Mediterranean and Black Sea countries have just adopted 13 decisions to advance the sustainable exploitation of key stocks and promote responsible aquaculture.

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👉https://t.co/3BQ1kjBLpm

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

📢We're hiring: Fishery Officer (Data Coordination), P-3

Apply now to lead the development, coordination & continuous improvement of fisheries and aquaculture data management systems and processes.

📍: Rome, Italy
📅: 3 November 2026
👉: https://t.co/HA59H30THy

#JobOpportunity

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

#DYK of our Data Collection Reference Framework❓It:

🔷governs the collection & submission of fisheries-related data by GFCM members
🔷improves integration of data & management measures, supporting the formulation of scientific advice

🔗: https://t.co/aiQKdyF6U7

#DataInAction

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

The GFCM data submission calendar for 2026 is online❗️
Discover this interactive table containing the official sources of information to support contracting parties in fulfilling their data submission obligations.

🔗https://t.co/hSxie4zJ41

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Kicking off a pivotal week at the first WGMCM.
🧭On the agenda:
🔹Key tools to #FightIUUfishing
🔹Joint inspections at sea
🔹Piloting the MCS Portal
🔹Reinforcing the #GFCM_CoC
🔹Enhanced legal frameworks via GFCM-Lex
Together, we’re building a fairer & more sustainable future!

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

The 17 decisions, incl. 12 binding recommendations, adopted at the 47th #GFCMsession are now in force❗️

🎯Enhancing the sustainability of fisheries & aquaculture in the Mediterranean & Black Sea.

Report: https://t.co/mKKyukW6pJ
Decisions: https://t.co/btACHd41jV

#2Seas1Vision

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Kick-off of WKDATA hosted by @DagriUnifi 📊

👉Focus on:
📌Streamlining GFCM fisheries data calls
📌Enhancing the Data Collection Reference Framework (DCRF) platform to meet current and future GFCM needs.

🔗https://t.co/TbVCMHgfuP
#GFCM_CoC #GFCM_SAC

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Discover the #GFCM 2025 #data submission calendar❗️

This interactive table contains official sources of information to assist CPCs in submitting their data, which is one of the keystones of the work of relevant GFCM subsidiary bodies.

https://t.co/hSxie4zbet

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Good fisheries management needs effective compliance and enforcement mechanisms❗️

#GFCMSession congratulates 🇩🇿🇪🇬🇲🇪 for joining 🇦🇱🇪🇺🇲🇦🇹🇷 in #GFCMCompliance Category 1
This recognition is for:
✅Fully implementing all GFCM decisions
✅Correctly reporting data

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

📢Exciting news
The #GFCM #capture #production (1970-2022) dataset has been published on:
✅#FAO Regional Capture Production databases https://t.co/RVodSUrgdR ✅GFCM PowerBI dashboard https://t.co/I2SCZeljc1

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Aquaculture #GFCM_CAQ, is gathering at @FAO HQ for its 13th session to discuss strategies & plans to further develop and promote the sustainable and responsible management of #marine, #brackish and #inland #aquaculture.

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

📣Exciting news❗️
The #RegionalAquacultureConference24 “Shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture in the #Mediterranean and the #BlackSea” is coming to Heraklion 🇬🇷
Date: 4–5 December 2024
More details here:
https://t.co/SaQ5b0eEpK
#aquaculture4sustainability

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

🐟 A well regulated sea is a sustainable sea. 🌊
After an eventful week, today we close the 17th #CoC with the desire of continuing to strenghten the Committee to increase its efficiency and fulfill its mandate effectively.
Thank you to all CPCs for taking part in this endeavor❗️

[Miguel Bernal @mbernal_GFCM]

Happy to welcome a delegation from @EU_MARE at the #GFCMSec.
The EU is the main contributor to the #GFCM.
Together with all other member countries, the GFCM works towards the conservation and sustainable use of living marine resources in the #Mediterranean and the #BlackSea.

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

Simplify #compliance❗️🐟
The #GFCM_CoC works with countries to develop guidelines for the monitoring, control & surveillance systems portal.
The #MCS portal streamlines data submission, advancing Target 2 of the #GFCM2030 Strategy to fight against #IUUFishing.

[Bee Morello @BeeMorello]

#BacktotheFuture with #betterscience and #betteradvice
Good science is key to quality advice that supports informed management, but how can adaptive management & decision-making be improved through better science? Scroll through some slides of my #keynote talk at #FishForum2024

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

🔊 Let's hear from #GFCM Executive Secretary @mbernal_GFCM as #FishForum2024 approaches❗️
"Get ready to learn about interesting and innovative #research, including through keynote #speakers, #presentations, #posters, side #events and open #stands".

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

📢 Exciting news!

#FishForum2024 is around the corner and the programme is now available.
https://t.co/fH97VPwiY1

🐟 Get ready for insightful discussions with fisheries experts from around the world.
All logistical details are available here:
https://t.co/sIp1wwHZbh

[General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean @UN_FAO_GFCM]

The GFCM data submission calendar for 2024 is online❗️
This interactive dashboard provides relevant information about reporting obligations of #Med & #BlackSea countries for the transmission of #fisheries and #aquaculture data in line with #GFCM decisions.
https://t.co/hSxie4zbet