Media-Releases

WCPFC13: FFA welcomes UN adoption of World Tuna Day

Wednesday 3 December 2016

WCPFC13, Denarau, FIJI ISLANDS—News of the United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous adoption today in New York, of a resolution declaring May 2 as World Tuna Day has been welcomed by Pacific nations attending the WCPFC13 in Denarau. The resolution was proposed by Nauru on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) at the United Nations and been actively promoted by all PSIDS in New York.

WCPFC13: FFA bloc cites 'management failure' of WCPFC behind Bluefin's critical state

WCPFC13, Denarau, FIJI ISLANDS: 7 Dec 2016-- Pacific Islands members have pulled no punches on the critical state of Bluefin Tuna stocks in the Northern part of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean fishery, citing lack of progress from the Commissions Northern Committee as "nothing short of a management failure".

WCPFC13: SIDS issues are not just an agenda item – FFA bloc to Commission

Tuesday 6^th December, WCPFC13, NADI, FIJI ISLANDS – Pacific nations at the WCPFC13 are pushing for greater recognition of the special requirements of Small Island developing States (SIDS) across all the work of the Commission.

WCPFC13: For real progress, deal with Southern Albacore, risk levels for all tuna species, says Solomons.

...Solomon Islands would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of the Chair and WCPFC Secretariat who have so ably directed the work of the Commission over the last 12 months. We recognise that this is a very challenging task due to the sheer size of the Commission and the different interest of members.

US, Pacific forge ahead with fisheries treaty

Monday 5 December 2016, Sheraton Denarau, NADI FIJI ISLANDS – The fisheries access deal between the US and Pacific countries is back on track with a newly-signed agreement. The Agreement runs to 2020 and offers a 2017 package worth up to US70m in fisheries access and development assistance to Pacific nations.

WCPFC13: Don't forget Article 30- Tuvalu reminds Tuna Commission of 'disproportionate burden' for SIDS

Tuvalu Opening Statement - WCPFC 13, Nadi, Fiji (5 – 9 Dec 2016)

Hon. Puakena Boreham, Minister for Natural Resources

WCPFC13: Reframe the WCPFC dialogue, put sustainability first, says Teo

Statement of the WCPFC Executive Director Feleti Teo, following his salutations at the opening formalities for the 13th annual regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (more commonly known as the Pacific Tuna Commission).

..To our Chief Guest, Minister Naiqamu; vinaka vakalevu and thank you for gracing us with your presence this morning and for taking time out of your busy schedule to address the Commission and share your perspectives on its critical work.

WCPFC13: Small steps for harvest strategy, managing stocks beats no-steps says Chair

Statement of the WPCFC Chair Rhea Moss-Christian, FSM, after her salutations for the opening formalities this morning for the 13th annual regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.

...I want to open today by talking about small steps. Specifically, the power of small steps.

WCPFC13: Fiji calls for 'collective duty', commits to work for positive outcomes:

Colleagues, please find below and attached the welcome statement of Minister Osea Naiqamu, at this mornings official opening of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, 13th Regular Session.

US Treaty has 'matured and endured'- Ambassador Cefkin at historic signing in Fiji

Saturday 3 Dec 2016-- Pacific ministers, heads of fisheries and delegations from both sides were part of a historic signing event today at the Novotel in Nadi, Fiji Islands as the US and Pacific multilateral fisheries renegotiated treaty began rounding up signatures. Most member nations have signed, with more to come as more heads of delegation arrive in the build up to WCPFC13, which opens Monday 5 December.

Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)

Strengthening national capacity and regional solidarity for sustainable tuna fisheries