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Kiribati Takes First Steps Towards a National Ocean Policy

Kiribati is embarking on a journey to formulate its National Ocean Policy, with the aim of completing and launching one this year 2025. National Ocean Policy is central to improving better ocean governance, addressing existing gaps, streamlining processes crucial to advancing Kiribati’s objective of maximing more benefits from our ocean, whilst ensuring sustainability and social benefits.
The initial consultation on discussing the proposed way forward for the formulation of a national ocean policy was conducted today at the Ocean Family, Bairiki; and attended by core stakeholders such as the Office of Te Beretitenti (OB), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD) and the Ministry of Information, Communication and Transport (MICT). More sector will be included in the next series of consultation.
MFOR Secretary Riibeta Abeta stressed to stakeholders the importance of working together to create more opportunities and benefits from our ocean resources, through a fit-for-purpose and accommodative national ocean policy that is agreed, supported and shaped by our key sectors. The MFOR acknowledged the MFAT funded Phoenix Island Marine Spatial Planning Project for the assistance provided to this process.
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Kiribati Engages in Law of the Sea and Climate Change Workshop in Singapore

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.
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Ensuring Excellence: Seafood Safety Inspections Kick Off the New Year

As the new year kicks off so is our dedication to maintain sustainable and safe seafood export from Kiribati.
Two Seafood Verification Officers flew to the Solomon Islands to board the Kiribati-flagged fishing vessel Moamari. As part of a routine inspection, this visit is vital to ensure Moamari meets food safety standards, including its own HACCP and Good Hygiene Practices. These measures are crucial to maintaining the vessel's export eligibility and upholding Kiribati's reputation for quality and safe seafood products.
This inspection is important at this time of the year to keep our seafood exports at their best!
Special thanks to KIRIKORE Fisheries Company Ltd for its continued collaboration and financial support for the completion of this task.
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Kiribati Strengthens Sustainable Fishing Partnership with AGAG

Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau and Julio Moron, Managing Director of the Association De Grandes Atuneros Congeladores (AGAG), Spanish Fishing Company signed a fishing access agreement, yesterday 22 January 2025 at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources in Bairiki, Tarawa. The MFOR and AGAG have enjoyed a long-standing cooperation and partnership in the fishing sector and investments for more than 20 years. This year fishing agreement was a testament of the enduring commitments that mutually benefit the two agencies. AGAG is committed to increase more sustainable fishing in the Kiribati waters, as well as in-kind donations to the artisanal fishing communities of Kiribati. Minister Ribanataake acknowledged the Managing Director Julio and his delegation, together with Dojin representative MP Lavinia Teem for their unwavering support to the Government of Kiribati.

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