Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency marks 45 years of sustainable tuna management and regional cooperation
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) celebrates its 45th anniversary today, marking decades of regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific.
Established on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the leading fisheries advisory body in the Pacific region, with a mission to strengthen national capacity and support regional cooperation.
The anniversary is being observed under the theme “Our People, Our Fisheries, Our Future: Celebrating 45 Years of Cooperation.”
FFA Director General Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen acknowledged the milestone on behalf of the FFA Secretariat.
“Today is a significant day for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. Forty-five years ago, our founding instrument – the FFA Convention – came into force, realizing the visionary decision of our Pacific Forum leaders to establish the FFA.
“As we commemorate our anniversary, we reflect on the responsibilities that were entrusted to this Agency 45 years ago—a vision of regional cooperation to maximize the benefits from our tuna fisheries for our people. We have not only adhered to this vision but have also surpassed expectations.
“We honor this commitment and take pride in the growth of the FFA, our collective achievements, and the significant progress we have made together.
“To the 17 Members of the FFA, Happy 45th Anniversary.”
The FFA is an intergovernmental fisheries agency representing 17 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.The FFA is an intergovernmental fisheries agency representing 17 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The Secretariat is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
