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Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Engagement<\/h2>\n

The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the sustainable development of the Pacific fisheries sector, and the Fiji Fishing Industry Association (FFIA) is proud to be an active partner in this journey. In 2024, FFIA participated in FFA-led capacity-building programs on traceability and labelling, supporting efforts to enhance transparency and market credibility. FFIA also contributed to important dialogues on social issues within the fishing industry and collaborated in the formulation of labour policies for fishing crew, helping to elevate industry standards. In addition, FFIA extended its cooperation in a regional study assessing non-tariff barriers affecting tuna exports among WCPFC member countries. Through continued collaboration, FFIA remains committed to advancing FFA’s regional objectives while supporting Fiji\u2019s national interests.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1474″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ equal_height=”yes” rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1754538331150{margin-bottom: -25px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #D4E0EB !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1470″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Participation<\/h2>\n

FFIA regularly contributes to regional fisheries governance through its involvement in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). As part of the official Fiji delegation, FFIA actively participates in the WCPFC Annual Meeting and other relevant sessions, working in close coordination with the Ministry of Fisheries. Where appropriate, FFIA lends its technical expertise and industry perspectives to support Fiji\u2019s representation and promote responsible tuna management across the region.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ equal_height=”yes” rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Pacific Community (SPC)<\/h2>\n

FFIA<\/strong> members work closely with SPC in the areas of fishing data sharing, trials of fishing gadgets, and the gathering of biological samples from fishing trips for the regional work to better understand the science of the regional tuna fisheries. And FFIA members will continue to collaborate with SPC in this area for our and the regional longline fisheries. Currently, fish muscles are being collected from tuna landed by the Fiji longliners, and temperature sensors are being installed on 15 volunteer longline vessels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1471″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”blue” spacing=”1″ gap=”1″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Engagement” tab_id=”1753317090018-939ef7d9-f54f”][vc_column_text css=””]The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the sustainable development of the Pacific fisheries sector, and the Fiji Fishing Industry Association (FFIA) is proud to be an active partner in this journey. In 2024, FFIA participated in FFA-led capacity-building programs on traceability and labelling, supporting efforts to enhance transparency and market credibility. FFIA also contributed to important dialogues on social issues within the fishing industry and collaborated in the formulation of labour policies for fishing crew, helping to elevate industry standards. In addition, FFIA extended its cooperation in a regional study assessing non-tariff barriers affecting tuna exports among WCPFC member countries. Through continued collaboration, FFIA remains committed to advancing FFA’s regional objectives while supporting Fiji\u2019s national interests.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Participation” tab_id=”1753317090029-93011b88-b09e”][vc_column_text css=””]FFIA regularly contributes to regional fisheries governance through its involvement in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). As part of the official Fiji delegation, FFIA actively participates in the WCPFC Annual Meeting and other relevant sessions, working in close coordination with the Ministry of Fisheries. Where appropriate, FFIA lends its technical expertise and industry perspectives to support Fiji\u2019s representation and promote responsible tuna management across the region.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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