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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.

24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Niue

The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded today in Niue, with a Ministerial Retreat held in Alofi.

Milestone Agreement on South Pacific Albacore Allocation Strengthens Regional Tuna Management

In a landmark development for Pacific fisheries, officials have reached consensus on the long-standing issue of South Pacific albacore (SPA) tuna allocation within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members south of the equator.

Pacific Celebrates the Voices of Women in Fisheries at the Fisheries Ministers Meeting in Niue

Women working behind the scenes across the Pacific fisheries sector were celebrated in Niue last night, as the latest edition of Moana Voices was honoured during the opening ceremony of the 24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting (FFCMin24).

Pacific Fisheries Ministers Focus on Ocean Future in Niue

Over the next three days, Fisheries Ministers will deliberate on a comprehensive agenda covering priorities such as the Fisheries Roadmap, the Chair’s Ocean Literacy Initiative, the progress on the implementation of FFA’s Climate Change Strategy, and the East New Britain Initiative. Discussions will also include updates on fisheries development initiatives, the Independent Refresh and Performance Review of FFA, the 2050 Strategy, and the Review of Regional Architecture.

Fisheries Officials Meeting Concludes in Niue with Strong Commitments to Regional Cooperation and Sustainability

The 138th Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) has officially concluded in Alofi, Niue, after a productive week of deliberations and strategic discussions.

Niue Hosts Crucial 138th Forum Fisheries Officials Meeting

Fisheries officials and delegates from the 17 Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting.

Ten Years Together: Celebrating Regional Solidarity Through the NTSA

Fisheries officials from across the 17 Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), mark a decade of regional collaboration under the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA), during the 7th Meeting of the Parties in Niue.

FFA marks ground-breaking of new Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) held a ground-breaking ceremony last week Friday 25 October 2024 in Honiara to unveil the design and commencement of the construction of a new building complex for its Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC).

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.

FFA and New Caledonia sign historic agreement for enhanced cooperation in fisheries

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of New Caledonia, setting the stage for stronger collaboration in fisheries with the French territory.

Fisheries Ministers Gather for Annual Meetings

The 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) and the 5th Annual Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting commenced today at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands.