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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.

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.

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

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).

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.

A town built by tuna: FFA Head visits Noro’s unique tuna hub

There is only one place in the Pacific where purse seine, longline and pole-and-line fleets operate alongside a full tuna processing facility in the same port. That place is Noro.