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FFA Members push for digital shift in fisheries surveillance: MCSWG28 Outcomes

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) concluded its 28th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG28) meeting at its headquarters in Honiara, marking a significant milestone in advancing digital tools and regional cooperation to protect the Pacific’s fisheries.

MCS practitioners on UNCLOS Article 73 ahead of MCSWG28

Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) practitioners from Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members convened in Honiara for a workshop on Article 73 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

OPERATION RAI BALANG 2025: FFA Members hunt for illegal fishing across 14 million square kilometres of Ocean

Illegal fishing across 14 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean faced a strong crackdown during Operation Rai Balang 2025 (OPRB25) that concluded this afternoon.

HONIARA SUMMIT OUTCOMES: Urgent call to address overfishing, Pacific region sets benchmark for sustainable fisheries management

The Honiara Summit, a three-day conference focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 that aims to end overfishing and restore fish stocks to sustainable levels, concluded in the Solomon Islands capital last week. 

Solomon Islands opens Honiara Summit in colourful traditional ceremony

The Honiara Summit 2025 officially opened today in a colourful traditional ceremony, welcoming over 300 delegates from 28 countries to discuss global efforts towards Sustainable Development Goal 14.4 (SDG 14.4) on sustainable fisheries.

FFA and United Kingdom sign MOU to strengthen partnership in fisheries and maritime security

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom to formalise a partnership aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic development.

FFA Members welcome WCPFC adoption of first-ever Crew Labour Standards

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have welcomed the landmark adoption of a Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) on Crew Labour Standards at the 21st Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in Suva, Fiji, this week.

LOGO COMPETITION: Official Logo Design for the Honiara Summit 2025

The Solomon Islands Government, in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), invites submissions for the design of the official logo for the Honiara Summit 2025.

Outgoing FFA Director-General highlights vital role of Fisheries in Pacific Agrifood Systems at FAO PSIDS Solutions Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen participated in the FAO PSIDS Solutions Forum held in Nadi last week, showcasing the vital role of fisheries in transforming the food systems of the Blue Pacific Continent.

Tribute to Bryan Scott: A dedicated member of the FFA Family

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Bryan Scott, who passed away on the morning of 2nd November 2024.

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.