In recent years, FAO's role in the world fisheries issues is ever increasing. Accordingly, FAO had compiled several important documents that present guidelines, principles, and specific measures for wide range of the fisheries issues. These documents include:

• Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries,

• The Kyoto Declaration and Plan of Action on the Sustainable Contribution of Fisheries to Food Security, and

• The Rome Declaration on the Implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. FAO has also been active in such issues as over-capacity, shark conservation and management, incidental catches of seabirds, eco-labelling, and review of the CITES listing criteria.

• From technical support to policy formulation

• Need for world cooperation

• Participation of developing countries

• Technical and scientific expertise

Article 1: Nature and Scope of the Code

Article 2: Objectives of the Code

Article 3: Relationship with Other International Instruments

Article 4: Implementation, Monitoring and Updating

Article 5: Special Requirements of Developing Countries

Article 6: General Principles

Article 7: Fisheries Management

Article 8: Fishing Operations

Article 9: Aquaculture Development

Article 10: Integration of Fisheries into Coastal Area Management

Article 11: Post-Harvest Practices and Trade

Article 12: Fisheries Research