Blue Justice

Blue Justice was launched in 2019 to assist government agencies in addressing organised crime and illegal trade in the global fisheries sector, implementing the Copenhagen Declaration of 2018. Supported financially since 2020 by the Norwegian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, the initiative aims to enhance sustainable marine resource management and assist declaration countries in preventing organised crime in the fisheries sector. Key components include political awareness, knowledge-building and -sharing, inter-agency and cross-border cooperation, and capacity-building activities. Blue Justice comprises multiple projects, each designed to assist government agencies address different aspects of fisheries crime prevention. Overall, Blue Justice supports declaration countries by strengthening their legal and institutional frameworks, improving inter-agency and cross-border cooperation, and developing necessary tools to address fisheries crime. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources and contribute to a fair and sustainable blue economy. The Blue Justice Secretariat is hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.