THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marks its 45th anniversary
today, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable
management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific.
Founded on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the premier fisheries advisory body in
the Pacific region with a mission to strengthen national capacity and support regional cooperation.
The anniversary is marked with 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 special day for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. On this day, 45 years ago, our
founding instrument– the FFA Convention– entered into force, bringing into fruition the visionary
decision of our Pacific Forum leaders to establish FFA.
“As we celebrate our anniversary, we reflect on the responsibilities that were set for this Agency 45
years ago. A vision of regional cooperation to maximise benefits from our tuna fisheries, for our
People. We have not only adhered to this vision but have excelled beyond expectations.
“Wehonour this commitment and are proud to look back on the growth of FFA, our collective
achievements, and the incredible progress we have made together.
“To the 17 Members of FFA, Happy 45th Anniversary.”
FFA is an intergovernmental fisheries agency for 17 Members. The FFA Members are: 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.
Source: FFA
