Archive for category: Media Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Pacific albacore tops agenda at WCPFC22 as Pacific Ministers show solidarity

South Pacific albacore is the leading priority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) as the 22nd Regular Session opened today in Manila, Philippines.

Fair Seas Ahead: FFA and ILO Join Forces to Improve Working Conditions for Pacific Fishers

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights and labour standards for crews working on fishing vessels across Pacific Islands Countries waters. 

FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands - confirming a unified regional position ahead of the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in December.