World Tuna Day Current Affairs, GK & News
May 2: World Tuna Day
Every year, World Tuna Day is observed by the United Nations to spread the importance of conservation of the Tuna Fish species. The tuna and tuna like species are economically important for both developing and developed countries. Highlights The United Nations passed a resolution in 2016 and the world Tuna Day is being observed since ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda • SDG 14 • Sustainable Development Goals • Tuna • UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) • UNCLOS • World Tuna Day
World Tuna Day observed on 2 May
World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May to raise awareness about importance of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing practices across the world. Importance Many coastal countries depend heavily on tuna fish resources for food security and nutrition, economic development, employment, government revenue, livelihoods, culture and recreation. At present, about 96 countries worldwide ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Fishers sector • Sustainable Fishing • Tuna • Unga • United Nations • World Tuna Day