Rules support economic development of Pacific island statesConservation and management measures (CMMs) describe binding decisions agreed on by the members and cooperating non-members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission at their annual meeting....
Economics — Resources
Resources on the economics of tuna fishing in the WCPOYou can find news stories, popular articles, opinion pieces and blog posts on the economics of the WCPO tuna fisheries on the Economics news and views page.Fact sheets Tuna economic development indicators 2019,...
Economics — News and views
News and views on tuna economics of the region The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) produces an industry trade briefing called FFA Trade and Industry News. It is published every two months, going back to December 2007. Moana voices, FFA publication aimed...
Economics — Research and training
Research shows how important fisheries are to Pacific Island economiesFisheries in the economies of Pacific Islands countries and territories is a study of the fisheries of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). It outlines the development of its fisheries of...
Economics — Case studies
MSC certification gives access to higher prices for tunaSeven western Pacific Islands fisheries are certified as being sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), with the most recent being based in Papua New Guinea. MSC certification is seen as one way of...
Economics — Best practices
We are working on this content right now, and we’d love to hear from you if you have information on this topic. PNG fishers: the people of SIDS are being encouraged to take control of their own fish stocks. Photo: Francisco Blaha.
Economics — Management
Regional organisations work together to manage the tuna fisheriesThe Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) strengthens national capacity and regional solidarity so its 17 members can manage, control and develop their tuna fisheries now and in the future. FFA...