Archive for category: Media Releases

FFA launches Pacific handbook to strengthen coastal State enforcement of fisheries law

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the World Bank today launched a handbook to strengthen coastal State enforcement of fisheries law in the region.

Operation Kurukuru 2024 successfully concludes

Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which came to a close today.

FFA marks ground-breaking of new Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) held a ground-breaking ceremony last week Friday 25 October 2024 in Honiara to unveil the design and commencement of the construction of a new building complex for its Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC).

Operation Island Chief 2024 successfully concludes

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has successfully concluded Operation Island Chief 2024 (OPIC24), a 12-day initiative focused on monitoring and surveillance across the Pacific region to ensure the sustainability of fisheries.

FFA celebrates 45 years of regional cooperation

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marks its 45th anniversary today, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific. 

Noan Pakop appointed as new FFA Director General

The Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting has welcomed and appointed Noan Pakop as the incoming Director General for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat.

FFA and New Caledonia sign historic agreement for enhanced cooperation in fisheries

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of New Caledonia, setting the stage for stronger collaboration in fisheries with the French territory.

FFA Members to push forward Fisheries Labour Standards at WCPFC

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) are preparing to implement the draft Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) for improving labour standards and human rights, expected to be adopted at the 21st Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting in Fiji later this year.

Pacific Islands work towards improving labour conditions in Fisheries sector

Pacific Island nations, recognising the vital role of fishing in their livelihoods and economies, are taking decisive action to combat labour abuses and create a safer, fairer fishing industry.

Pacific fisheries level-up negotiation skills to elevate position in international discussions

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is taking steps to ensure that Pacific officials in fisheries, foreign service and law are equipped with the highest level of negotiation skills as the region moves to elevate its involvement at relevant international negotiations that will impact the fisheries sector.

Operation Tui Moana 2024: Pacific region combats Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to secure sustainable fisheries future

Combatting IUU fishing to promote sustainable fisheries across the Pacific is a key outcome of Operation Tui Moana 2024 (OPTM24), which came to a close today.

Pacific Islander’s Drive to Open New Markets for His Nation’s Tuna

Donny Andrike, a competent authority officer from the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is on a mission to bring his country's prized tuna to the lucrative European Union (EU) market.