Pacific Harbour, Fiji - A book launch was held in Pacific Harbour, Fiji on the occasion the European Union (EU) -Pacific Policy Dialogue Roundtable on oceans meeting, led by the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme with the participation of national delegates and programme partners.
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Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has taken a significant leap in its commitment to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific, teaming up with the University of South Pacific (USP) to develop a new fisheries programme dedicated toward fisheries investigation and legal enforcement in the Pacific region.
This programme, the Diploma of Fisheries Investigation and Prosecution, marks a key milestone in Pacific fisheries education and was officially inaugurated at the FFA headquarters in Honiara last week.
Apia, Samoa – Fish and fishing are important to Samoa, both economically and socially. In 2007 over half of all exports of the country consisted of fishery products and about a quarter of all households received some income from fishing. To that effect, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Samoa’s first batch of graduates in the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
Tarawa, Kiribati – The seafood industry plays a crucial role in the Kiribati economy, providing sustenance and supporting livelihoods within Kiribati communities. To bolster the capabilities of individuals within this sector, we are thrilled to announce the completion of Kiribati’s first batch of graduates of the micro qualification training on establishing and operating a small seafood business.
SUVA, FIJI, APRIL 22, 2024– The Pacific region's reliance on its rich marine resources- critical in food security, economic stability, and cultural heritage, makes it imperative that sustainable fishing practices are not just encouraged but strictly enforced, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen says.
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and valued community members,
Welcome to our important gathering today, where we focus on the critical role of Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) in sustaining the vibrant coastal fisheries that are a cornerstone of our regional identity and economy.
- Comprehensive needs and gap analysis undertaken
- Accreditation and delivery of existing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses (e.g.fisheries enforcement)
- Design of continuing professional development and career pathways including business skills
- Development and delivery of additional training courses identified through needs and gap analysis related to coastal fisheries management and sustainable marine
- development
- Applied research, postgraduate, workplace development training and TVET scholarships
- Analysis of tuna bycatch at regional and national levels
- Ecosystem modelling and development of indicators
- Evaluation of electronic monitoring for purse-seine vessels
- Research to address biological uncertainties in tuna stock assessment models
- Improved modelling of relative abundance using catch per unit effort
- Capacity development through long-term and shortterm attachments with SPC
- Surveys of commercially important invertebrates
- Socioeconomic surveys of coastal communities, including gender-segregated data
- Mainstreaming of gender and rights-based approach, training, and national gender stocktakes
- Coastal fisheries data collection and national database development, including trials of new technology
- Support and mentoring for the community-based ecosystem approach to fisheries management (CEAFM) at national and local levels
- CEAFM management and coordination with nongovernmental organisations (NGOs)
- Support for the review of national legislation to be in line with international principles as well as the implementation of IUU national plans of action
- Training to deal with IUU incidents and assistance with prosecutions and sanctions
- Trials of new technology to assist national and regional monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) efforts
- Technical assistance with catch documentation systems, electronic monitoring and electronic reporting
- International outreach and advocacy on IUU and control of high seas fisheries