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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. 

ENBi Marks a Turning Point for Pacific Tuna Development

The East New Britain Initiative brings Pacific governments, industry, and partners around one table to drive a new approach to tuna development. It sets a clearer path for Members to capture more value at home while strengthening collaboration across the region.

FFA acknowledges Solomon Islands’ new fisheries office in Noro

FFA Director-General acknowledgement at the opening of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office, Noro – Western Province

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.

Operation Kurukuru 2025 delivers strong results

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded Operation Kurukuru 2025 (OPKK25), the region’s largest coordinated maritime surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across the Pacific.

FFA Convenes 21st Management Options Consultation to Advance Pacific Fisheries Management

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is hosting the 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) at its headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands this week, bringing together representatives from the 17 FFA Member countries, the Pacific Community (SPC), the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO), the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), and technical consultants.

Inclusive and Equitable Participation Key to Unlocking Pacific Tuna Sector Potential

Pacific Island countries have the opportunity to unlock greater benefits from their tuna resources through inclusive and equitable participation, according to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Gender Advisor Rose Martin in a presentation delivered today at the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum.

Pacific Tuna Industry: Advancing the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) for Inclusive and Sustainable Benefits

The East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) is gaining momentum as a transformative platform to maximise economic, social, and employment benefits from the Pacific tuna industry.

Pacific Tuna Forum 2025: Building a Resilient, Innovative, Equitable and Sustainable Tuna Future

The 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF 2025) is currently underway at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Denarau, Nadi, Fiji, under the transformative theme “Pacific Tuna 2050: Resilience, Innovation, Equity and Sustainable Trade for a Prosperous Future.”

Pacific Islands Ocean Conference Opens with Call for Unity and Action

The 2nd Pacific Islands Ocean Conference opened in Honiara this morning, with a strong call for unity, science and traditional knowledge to guide Pacific-led solutions for sustainable ocean governance.

Forum Leaders updated on Pacific fisheries and security cooperation to protect tuna

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General, Noan David Pakop, addressed Pacific Leaders this morning at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) in Honiara, outlining the region’s achievements in fisheries cooperation and development, while calling for continued vigilance against ongoing challenges.

Steering the Pacific’s Tuna Future: The Leadership of FFA’s First PNG Director General

When Noan David Pakop took up the role of Director General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in November 2024, it was more than a change in leadership. It was a historic milestone.