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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.

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.

Director-General Opening Remarks – Prioritisation Workshop (PW5)
FFA Director-General opening remarks at 5th Prioritisation Workshop (PW5).

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.

Noan Pakop appointed as new FFA Director General
The Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting has welcomed and appointed Noan Pakop as the incoming Director General for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat.
