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FFA Director-General highlights role of fisheries in sustainable ocean planning at Island States Ocean Summit

The Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Mr Noan David Pakop, participated in the Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Tokyo, Japan from 3 – 4 June 2026, joining leaders, policymakers, scientists and development partners to discuss pathways for sustainable ocean planning and management.
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FFA opens nominations for Diploma in Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has opened nominations for FFA Members to take part in the second cohort of its Diploma in Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution programme, providing a new opportunity for fisheries compliance and enforcement personnel across the region to strengthen their investigation and prosecution skills.
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The Pacific Was Always Home – Now Meli is Protecting It

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.
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From Village Shores to Regional Frontlines: How a young woman from Salesatele village found her calling protecting the Pacific’s fisheries

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.
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Pacific Nations Unite to Strengthen Fisheries Surveillance Through Operation Tui Moana 2026

FFA and its Members have begun 2026 regional fisheries surveillance efforts with strong, coordinated action, following the successful conclusion of Operation Rai Balang 2026 (OPRB26).
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Pacific Fisheries Officials Conclude Strategic Regional Talks in Wellington

Senior fisheries officials from across the Pacific have concluded a week of strategic regional discussions in Wellington, with strong focus placed on sustainability, economic resilience and strengthening regional cooperation on key fisheries priorities.
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‘The Bonds That Unite Us as Pacific Peoples’ – NZ Hosts FFC142 Officials at the Grand Hall Parliament

Pacific fisheries officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and regional partners gathered at the Grand Hall at the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington on Monday evening for an official welcome reception held alongside the 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC). 
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FFC142 Opens with Call for Stronger Regional Solidarity on Pacific Fisheries

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.
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New Zealand Welcomes Pacific Fisheries Senior Officials to Wellington for FFC142

Pacific fisheries senior officials from across the region were warmly welcomed to Wellington today as the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting officially got underway in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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From Dunedin to the Pacific Table: Heather Ward Takes the Helm of Regional Fisheries Talks

Before she officially opened one of the Pacific’s most important fisheries meetings this week, Heather Ward began not with policy, politics or statistics - but with whakapapa.
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From Rugby Fields to Regional Fisheries Leadership: Poi Okesene Reflects on His Time as FFC Chair

There was a moment during his farewell remarks at the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Wellington when outgoing Chair Poi Okesene of Niue paused, smiled, and took delegates back to his younger days in New Zealand.
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NZ Hosts 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee Annual Officials Meeting

The 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) opened in New Zealand Aotearoa, this morning, bringing together senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region for a week of high-level regional discussions on the future of Pacific fisheries.
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Pacific Island Parties Confirm Distribution of the second US$60 Million (2025 Payment) and US Fishing Industry First Payment for 2026

The Eighteenth Special Meeting of the Pacific Island Parties (SPIP18) convened in Wellington on Monday 4th May, marking the start of pre-official’s discussions ahead of the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC142) meeting.
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FFA Participates in SPC’s 18th Heads of Fisheries Meeting

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Mr. Matt Murray, visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara on Thursday, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its partnership with the Pacific region.
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U.S. and FFA strengthen partnership on regional fisheries

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Mr. Matt Murray, visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara on Thursday, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its partnership with the Pacific region.
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FFA and Iceland Ocean Cluster partner to unlock more value from Pacific fisheries

Investment in capacity across Pacific fisheries monitoring and enforcement is delivering stronger results in regional surveillance operations, as highlighted at the conclusion of the 29th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Working Group.
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FFA Seminar Strengthens Regional Maritime Safety Cooperation

Investment in capacity across Pacific fisheries monitoring and enforcement is delivering stronger results in regional surveillance operations, as highlighted at the conclusion of the 29th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Working Group.
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29th MCS Working Group: Investment in capacity and systems reflects positive impact of regional surveillance operations

Investment in capacity across Pacific fisheries monitoring and enforcement is delivering stronger results in regional surveillance operations, as highlighted at the conclusion of the 29th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Working Group.
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Pacific Fisheries Leaders Move to Accelerate East New Britain Initiative

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat,…
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Operation Rai Balang delivers strong start to 2026 Pacific fisheries surveillance

FFA and its Members have begun 2026 regional fisheries surveillance efforts with strong, coordinated action, following the successful conclusion of Operation Rai Balang 2026 (OPRB26).
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Members mark steady progress in regional efforts to grow Pacific tuna value: 7th ENBi Working Group Meeting

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) met in Suva recently for the 7th East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) Working Group Meeting, progressing regional efforts to increase economic and social returns from Pacific tuna fisheries through strengthened cooperation, investment, and value chain development.
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The European Union Renews Major Ocean Partnership with the Pacific – PEUMP phase 2 agreement brings revitalised investment and cooperation with SPC, FFA, OPOC and USP

The European Union (EU) renews its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the University of the South Pacific (USP) to advance their shared ambition of healthy oceans, thriving fisheries, and resilient communities. Implementation will begin this year, with activities rolled out across the Pacific until 2030.
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DG Welcome Remarks – DPS2

FFA Director-General acknowledgement at the opening of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office, Noro – Western Province
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FFA supports 17 Members

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Australia

Canberra
Population: 25.4 million

afma.gov.au

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Cook Islands

Rarotonga
Population: 17,565

mmr.gov.ck

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Federated States of Micronesia

Palikir
Population: 116,440

norma.fm

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Fiji

Suva
Population: 903,943

fisheries.gov.fj

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Kiribati

Tarawa
Population: 121,393

mfmrd.gov.ki

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Marshall Islands

Majuro
Population: 59,610

rmimimra.com

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Nauru

Nauru
Population: 10,876

http://naurugov.nr

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New Zealand

Wellington
Population: 4.86 million

mpi.govt.nz

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Niue

Alofi
Population: 1619

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Palau

Melekeok
Population: 18,169

palaugov.pw

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Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby
Population: 9.12 million

fisheries.gov.pg

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Samoa

Apia
Population: 200,149

samoagovt.ws

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Solomon Islands

Honiara
Population: 703,996

fisheries.gov.sb

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Tokelau

Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo
Population: 1373

tokelau.org.nz

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Tonga

Nukua’alofa
Population: 106,760

tongafish.gov.to

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Tuvalu

Funafuti
Population: 11,931

tuvalufisheries.tv

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Vanuatu

Port Vila
Population: 314,464

fisheries.gov.vu

OUR VISION

Our people enjoying the greatest possible social and economic benefits from the sustainable use of offshore fisheries resources.

OUR MISSION

Empowering FFA Members to take collective and national action for the sustainable use of offshore fisheries resources.

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