How we are run

Stop Illegal Fishing is registered as a Society in Botswana and operates as a not-for-profit organisation. Decisions are made by an elected Executive Committee and Voting Membership and Affiliate Membership is available. The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation, and the implementation of the projects and initiatives that Stop Illegal Fishing is undertaking or involved in.

Stop Illegal Fishing is registered as a Society in Botswana under the Society Act (Chapter 18:01), and operates as a not-for-profit organisation. The Secretariat is provided by NFDS Africa and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation, and the implementation of the projects and initiatives that Stop Illegal Fishing is undertaking or involved in.

Stop Illegal Fishing Membership

SIF voting membership is open to anyone with a recognized expertise in African fisheries or in any other area relevant to African fisheries and useful to advance the Society’s purpose and objectives. Voting members have the right to elect or be elected as members of the Executive Committee, attend and vote at the General Meeting and receive society documents. Stop Illegal Fishing currently has 23 voting members.

Stop Illegal Fishing also has affiliate membership open to people or organisations that support our purpose and objectives. Affiliate members have no voting rights.

Stop Illegal Fishing Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is comprised of eight voting members elected at the General Meeting. The Executive Committee consists of a chairperson; two vice-chairpersons; a secretary, who is the SIF Coordinator; a vice-secretary; a treasurer; and two members. The duties of the Executive Committee include overseeing the activities of the Society, supervising the Secretariat; reviewing and approving work plans, reports and budgets, make, amend or repeal by-laws or regulations for the Society and settle any disputes and problems that may arise. An Executive Committee Meeting is held at least once every 12 months.

Stop Illegal Fishing Secretariat

The Secretariat is provided by NFDS Africa and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation, and the implementation of the projects and initiatives that Stop Illegal Fishing is undertaking or involved in.

Our constitution can be found here.

If you are interested in becoming a voting member or an affiliate member please email pct@stopillegalfishing.org.

 

What impact are we having?

Multi-Agency Task Team

In an effort to find a lasting and effective solution to the escalating cases of environmental and wildlife crime taking place in Tanzania a Multi-Agency Task Team was established in 2015.

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The Issues

One in four fish in Africa is caught illegally, this threatens the sustainability of fish stocks, damages the ecosystem and deprives governments of income and people of livelihoods.

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Our Initiatives

Illegal fishing is a complex issue that requires multifaceted responses. Stop Illegal Fishing are working with a range of organisations to bring about change.

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