A one-week conference on adaptation pivoting actions for the future is being held from the 13- 16 of October,2025 at Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. This flagship event on climate adaptation is co-hosted by the University of Canterbury (Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha) and the United Nations’ World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP), with regional and international partners.

During this week, the conference brings in more than 1,800 practitioners, scientists, policymakers, Indigenous leaders and community representatives to share, gather, collaborate and shape climate-resilient futures. The dialogue provides the opportunity for 2 officials from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources to join the discussion during this week’s program. The conference echoed the strong sentiments of strong collaborations, building networks with concreate actions to pivot adaptation actions. The MFOR delegates, represented in panel discussions, and contributing to cross-sector dialogue with possible discussions on project development in areas of climate adaptation. Showcasing Kiribati’s work in Marine Spatial Planning, resilience of small islands (integrating knowledge, policy & action), and the talk on seaweed industry in the Pacific and Kiribati, with updates on areas to leveraging support in this industry is vital, generally to diversity opportunities, promote entrepreneurship and building resilience. The attendance was made possible through the funding support fromm MFAT through the SPC and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) from Canada. Kiribati participation underscores the commitment to adaptation, ocean governance, and sustainable development in the Pacific.