The role of Brazil in the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)

Abstract Although Brazil has been an active voice in ICCAT in the past ten years, its leadership has been declining. This paper examines what might explain the variation of international influence Brazil has had in addressing the issues at ICCAT and argues that if Brazil wants to preserve its leadership, it must demonstrate commitment to its own waters while strengthening governmental institutions.

摘要：尽管近十年来巴西一直是大西洋金枪鱼养护国际委员会（International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, ICCAT）的活跃成员与重要发声方，但其在该组织中的领导力却日渐式微。本文旨在剖析巴西在ICCAT框架内处理相关议题时国际影响力出现波动的原因，并提出：若巴西希望维系其在该组织中的领导地位，就必须彰显对本国海域的责任承诺，同时强化国内政府机构的建设。