FFA And UK Enter New Partnership To Strengthen WCPO Monitoring

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) recently announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom last week in the Solomon Islands to “enhance regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic development.” The FFA and UK will now work together in the monitoring, controlling, and surveillance efforts in the tuna-rich WCPO to combat IUU fishing activities.

The agreement also aims to drive advancements in technology and innovation to improve fisheries management and maritime security. The two parties are yet to reveal how the projects will be implemented and the resources that will be put into use. FFA Director-General Noan Pakop said: “The MoU provides a useful framework for cooperation and collaboration between the FFA and UK and signifies our collective responsibility to ensure sustainable fisheries management to maintain a sustainable, healthy, and secure Pacific Ocean.”