World Tuna Day 2026 – May 2
The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May each year to highlight tuna’s ecological and economic value, promote sustainable fishing, and raise awareness about overfishing threats to marine biodiversity.
Background:
Adoption: On 7 December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/124, officially declaring 2 May as World Tuna Day.
Proposal: The initiative was led by Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, Kiribati, and Samoa, where tuna fisheries are vital to livelihoods and GDP.
First Observance: The first World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May 2017.
The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May each year to highlight tuna’s ecological and economic value, promote sustainable fishing, and raise awareness about overfishing threats to marine biodiversity.
Background:
Adoption: On 7 December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/124, officially declaring 2 May as World Tuna Day.
Proposal: The initiative was led by Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, Kiribati, and Samoa, where tuna fisheries are vital to livelihoods and GDP.
First Observance: The first World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May 2017.
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