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Ika Moana Rises Again – Strengthening Pacific Leadership in Maritime Surveillance

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.

From Rugby Fields to Regional Fisheries Leadership: Poi Okesene Reflects on His Time as FFC Chair

There was a moment during his farewell remarks at the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Wellington when outgoing Chair Poi Okesene of Niue paused, smiled, and took delegates back to his younger days in New Zealand.

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.

Pacific Leaders Rally for Climate-Resilient Fisheries at third UN Ocean Conference

Pacific leaders have issued a unified call for urgent global action to protect the world’s largest tuna production region from the accelerating impacts of climate change.

Samoa Dockside Boarding and Inspection Training

In an effort to enhance regional fisheries enforcement, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is supporting boarding and inspection of fishing vessels in Samoa, to ensure compliance with fisheries management regulations.

Operation TUI MOANA 2025 Concludes with Strong Regional Coordination

Ten Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) took part in Operation TUI MOANA 2025 (OPTM25), a two-week regional operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing across FFA Members’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and adjacent high seas areas within the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) area.

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.