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Illegal Fishing Threatens Oceans and Displaces Millions

1/1/2026

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Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing accounts for up to 20% of global catches and is a major driver of climate-related impacts on coastal communities.
The oceans, once treated as a commons, face exploitation by illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU), while flag-state enforcement remains weak.
The World Bank warns climate change could displace over 200 million people by mid-century, underscoring the need to curb illegal fishing within climate adaptation and human security.

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Story summary

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing accounts for up to 20% of global catches and is a major driver of climate-related impacts on coastal communities.
The oceans, once treated as a commons, face exploitation by illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU), while flag-state enforcement remains weak.
The World Bank warns climate change could displace over 200 million people by mid-century, underscoring the need to curb illegal fishing within climate adaptation and human security.