World Tuna Day: Beyond Conservation – What’s Next for Sustainable Fisheries in the Pacific?
World Tuna Day 2026 opinion editorial by FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop
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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.
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.
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).
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.
US Delivers US$60 Million Treaty Payment to FFA for Pacific Island States
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat has received US$60 million from the United States, on behalf of the Pacific Island Parties to support the Treaty on Fisheries. The payment was received in December 2025.
FFA Convenes 2nd Development Partner Symposium in Suva
Fiji stands ready to work alongside Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and development partners to advance offshore fisheries, particularly tuna, which remain among the region’s most significant economic assets.
19th Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the Japan Promotion Fund concluded
The 19th Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the Japan Promotion Fund (JPF) concluded earlier this week in Honiara.
Pacific at the Centre of a Changing Global Tuna Trade, New FFA Report finds
FFA has released a new report examining current global tuna markets and trade trends in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). The report highlights major changes in the international tuna industry and what they mean for Pacific Island countries and territories.
Director-General Opening Remarks – Prioritisation Workshop (PW5)
FFA Director-General opening remarks at 5th Prioritisation Workshop (PW5).
FFA Members Complete Phase One of Regional Monitoring Control Surveillance Data Analysis Training
Five days of learning, collaboration, and hands-on skill building to strengthen the fight against IUU fishing. Suva, Fiji – 12 December 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) has wrapped up the first phase of its Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Data […]
South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure adopted at WCPFC22
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has formally adopted a Management Procedure for South Pacific albacore at its 22nd Regular Session in Manila, Philippines, marking a major milestone for Pacific fisheries management.