Participation Criteria

Request to Participate

  • Participation in the NGO Tuna Forum is by invitation only, though those interested in the work of the forum are encouraged to complete a request form.
  • The goal of participants is to build broad engagement among those NGOs that work comprehensively on tuna sustainability issues globally and/or bring demonstrated interest and expertise in one or more of the Forum’s designated priorities.
  • The NGO Tuna Forum is a collaborative organization and groups that participate must be committed to cooperation & collaboration.

Participation Qualifications

Must include one or more of the following:

  • Organization is an accredited observer of tuna RFMO and/or a member of a national delegation
  • Organization has a clearly stated focus on the conservation of tuna and/or tuna-related sustainability of tuna fisheries and/or affected ecosystems, as outlined in their strategic/operating plans
  • Organization has demonstrated expertise on one or more Forum priorities
  • Organization reflects broad constituencies and/or geographies that will assist the Forum in its collective work across tuna market actors/supply chains and RFMO/member country advocacy

Participation Request Form