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Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Treaty Code:
M2000/33
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
WCPFC
Responsible Department:
Fisheries
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The objective of this Convention is to ensure, through effective management, the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks in the western and central Pacific Ocean in accordance with the 1982 Convention and the Agreement.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Adherence Date:
19/12/2003
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
05/09/2000
Place Concluded:
Honolulu
Entry Into Force Date:
19/06/2004
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
19/06/2004
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
NZTS Number:
UNTS Number:
Other References:
ARCHIVES
Treaty Text Link:
Parties:
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
22/09/2003
Signature Date:
30/10/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
01/11/2005
Signature Date:
02/08/2001
Entry Into Force:
01/12/2005
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
02/12/2004
Signature Date:
Entry Into Force:
02/12/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
01/10/2003
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
20/12/2004
Signature Date:
Entry Into Force:
19/01/2005
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
13/03/2001
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
12/06/2005
Signature Date:
Entry Into Force:
12/06/2005
Federated States of Micronesia
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
20/12/2003
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
30/10/2013
Signature Date:
31/08/2001
Entry Into Force:
29/11/2013
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
08/07/2005
Signature Date:
Entry Into Force:
08/08/2005
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
09/06/2003
Signature Date:
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
23/04/2001
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
26/08/2003
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
17/12/2003
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
02/11/2005
Signature Date:
17/10/2001
Entry Into Force:
02/12/2005
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
17/06/2005
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
17/07/2005
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
17/10/2001
Signature Date:
17/01/2001
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
09/06/2003
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Adherence Date:
26/10/2004
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
26/11/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
13/10/2003
Signature Date:
23/04/2001
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
13/04/2004
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
27/06/2007
Signature Date:
05/01/2000
Entry Into Force:
27/07/2007
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
05/11/2005
Signature Date:
23/04/2001
Entry Into Force:
06/10/2005
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
09/02/2001
Signature Date:
05/09/2000
Entry Into Force:
19/06/2004
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