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Policy Dialogue: Pending FFC decision on issues raised by FFA Members
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.
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.
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The workshop is co-funded by the Government of Australia and PEUMP. Technical and legal advisers are provided under the Pacific Maritime Boundaries Project, by Geoscience Australia.
• SPC/PMU to issue invitation to the EUD to attend
• PMU to draft speaking notes for EUD
• Issue a general Press Release on this given that there are multiple partners involved (EU, SPC, FFA, AG’s Office Aust etc). (TBC)
This will improve the accuracy of FFAs Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to help fisheries enforcement, fisheries management and help combat IUU. FFA has an agreement with SPC to supply this data with PEUMP support.
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Issue joint PEUMP-EU-Sweden-FFA Press Release
Social media posts and images on SPC’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkdIn and Instagram pages, tagged EU, Sweden, FFA, SPC.
A milestone has been reached by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) following the successful completion of an agreement between the two organisations for the exchange of maritime boundaries data.
A milestone has been reached by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) following the successful completion of an agreement between the two organisations for the exchange of maritime boundaries data.