Fiji, May 25 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has launched a call for independent experts to review how the Commission is implementing Article 30 of the WCPF Convention, which focuses on the special needs of developing States, particularly Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS).

The review follows a decision made during the Commission's 22nd Regular Session to carry out an independent assessment of how Article 30 has been implemented through WCPFC instruments, activities and processes.

Article 30 of the Convention requires the Commission to recognise "the special requirements of developing States in Commission processes," especially Small Island Developing States and Territories involved in the con...