A productive discussion on areas of future collaboration was held today, 12 February 2026, at the MFOR Headquarters in Bairiki between Secretary Riibeta Abeta of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources and the team from Live and Learn Kiribati. Live and Learn is a reputable and recognized NGO operating across many Pacific Island countries. The organization has a small office in Tarawa and supports grassroots communities on critical issues such as food security, climate change, and marine resource management, among others, in close collaboration with Government agencies. There are exciting areas of shared interest between Live and Learn and MFOR, including Marine Spatial Planning for Islands, which warrants further engagement and partnership in the future. MFOR acknowledges the team from Live and Learn for their active work with the communities of Kiribati and looks forward to future collaborations.