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Pacific Nations Strengthen Climate Response as Tuna Stocks Shift Beyond Their Waters

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.

What Fit in a Suitcase – and What Didn’t

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.

Pacific Power: How regional cooperation transformed the world’s largest tuna fishery

UNDP and The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency have released a major report documenting two decades of transformative work in tuna fisheries management – a story of unprecedented collaboration between scientists, government officials, fisheries workers, NGOs, and international development partners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

‘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). 

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.

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.