A workshop on “The Law of the Sea and Climate Change” together with the 80th Celebration of the UN Law of the Sea was hosted by the Government of Singapore from 20-24 January 2025. Kiribati was represented by Director of Geoscience Division, Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, together with other Senior Officials from Pacific Island Countries, Asian Countries and others.

This gathering was aimed to enhance understanding of international maritime law and the emerging impacts of climate change on our national maritime domains, a topic that is very relevant to Kiribati. The MFOR acknowledged the Government of Singapore for the cooperation assistance that has enabled the engagement of Kiribati in this important forum. Kiribati and Singapore as Small Island Developing States, enjoyed a strong diplomatic relations and shared similar sustainable development visions for their people.