Written by MFOR Media on 02 August 2024.
Kiribati participated in the 29th session of the Internal Seabed Authority held from 29 July to 2nd August 2024 in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. The message we brought to this meeting is simple; As one of the Small Islands Developing States, the people of Kiribati strongly believe that we need the ocean for our prosperity but yes, we must also take care of it, because we are the ocean. We acknowledge Ambassador Teburoro Tiito and his team, from the Kiribati Permanent Mission to the United Nations, for the excellent collaboration with the MFMRD team from capital Tarawa, representing the voices of the Kiribati people in this forum.
Written by MFOR Media on 01 August 2024.
The workshop brings together experts and officials from across the Pacific to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies for effective fisheries management. By addressing key compliance challenges, the workshop seeks to strengthen the enforcement framework that ensures the sustainability of our oceanic resources.
The participation of Kiribati's officers highlights the nation's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in fisheries law enforcement. By equipping our officers with advanced skills and knowledge, we are taking proactive steps to safeguard our fisheries for future generations.
Kiribati recognizes the importance of robust compliance measures in preserving the health and productivity of our marine ecosystems. Through this workshop, our officers are gaining invaluable insights and forging essential collaborations that will enhance their effectiveness in the field.
We extend our gratitude to the PNA and the organizers for their excellent coordination of this vital training event. The knowledge and skills gained from this workshop will play a crucial role in ensuring that Kiribati continues to lead in sustainable fisheries management, protecting our precious oceanic resources for generations to come.
Written by MFOR Media on 25 July 2024.
A group of senior officials and thinkers from the Pacific get together in Suva, Fiji, to co-design a new and hopefully a game changing program valued around USD100 Million that was generously committed from the Bezos Earth Fund. The two main focus of this new program are 100% ocean management and food systems. SPC is leading this co-designing process and was supported by other regional organizations. Secretaries for MELAD Ms Saitofi Miika and MFMRD Mr Riibeta Abeta represented the voices of Kiribati in this meeting. We acknowledge Pacific-Community-SPC and the organizers for the excellent organization and convening of the meeting.
Two senior representatives from Oceanic Fisheries Division are currently joining FFCMIN23 and RFMM5 from 23rd-25th July 2024 in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The high-level meeting discusses, amongst other things, key strategic issues, climate change, regional policies and initiatives, sustainable fisheries management, social sustainability as well as providing strategic direction to the Forum Fisheries Agency.
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