The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR), through the Kiribati Marine Spatial Planning Coordinating Committee (KMSPCC), recently hosted a three-day technical mission to support the development of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) indicators for Kiribati from Monday, 2nd March 2026 – 4th March 2026.

The workshop, delivered under the Climate and Biodiversity Smart Marine Spatial Planning Programme and supported by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) with partners , SPC, SPREP, Clear Horizon and BMT, brought together key national stakeholders including Non-Government Organization and private sectors to contribute to the co-development of indicators that will help monitor and evaluate MSP implementation. Successful bilateral meetings with key data custodians were also successfully implemented with key stakeholders.

Key outputs included a stakeholder map for MSP monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and a draft set of nationally prioritized indicators. Another key highlight in this workshop is the inclusion of representatives from the deaf and youth community and hearing their views on the development of MSP indicators. These will support evidence-based decision-making and strengthen Kiribati’s efforts to manage its ocean resources in line with national development priorities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to MFAT, SPC, SPREP, Clear Horizon, BMT and local stakeholders for their unwavering support, valuable insights, and commitment throughout this workshop. Your contributions have been instrumental in achieving our shared goals and driving meaningful impact.