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EU-Funded Fisheries Projects Set for 2025 Implementation

A kick off 'maroro' by the MFOR team to start the preparations for the 2025 Annual workplan under the EU Fisheries Sector Support Programme was held last Wednesday 26th of March at the Ocean Family Restaurant. The meeting provides a platform to discuss and outline plans for the 2025 implementation of agreed project activities, reflect on the issues and challenges faced for the 2024 programme. The EU Fisheries Sector support programme is one of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR) projects geared to achieve key activities to promote the sustainable management of our fisheries and towards achieving and bring benefits to the people of Kiribati through the implementation of these project activities.
For the 2025 programme, the Ministry through its respective divisions will implement programs geared to support livelihood opportunties for local communities such including the operational plans for the mini-hatcheries in Maiana and Nonouti, pilot fish vendor stalls to promote proper fish handling, promoting clean up campaigns, among under the MFOR branding program Tanoabakoa, among other small scale projects.
The Project Coordinator sincerely acknowledges the support towards the EU Sector support with the oustanding achievement in 2024 and continue to extend words of encouragement for greater collaboration can be achieved greater outcomes. A huge thanks to the European Union in the Pacific for its continuous support in strengthening the fisheries sector in Kiribati!
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Tobwaan te Mari: A New Era for Coastal Fisheries Licensing

Kiribati has reached a historic milestone in fisheries management with the official launch of the Tobwaan te Mari System on March 28, 2025, at KIFL in Ambo. This groundbreaking online platform is the first of its kind in the country and the region, enabling local and overseas exporters to process their coastal fisheries licenses more efficiently. The launching ceremony was attended by all exporters in Kiribati, Coastal Fisheries staff, and was officially opened by MFOR Secretary Riibeta Abeta. Special thanks to the Government of Kiribati and the PROP Project for their support in making this system possible. 

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Advancing Fisheries Management: Data Skills Training in Nadi

From 24–28 March, an officer from the Oceanic Fisheries Division had the privilege of attending the 2nd R Assistance Workshop at the Tanoa Skylodge in Nadi, Fiji, alongside participants from SPC member countries and territories.
Organized by SPC, the workshop focused on enhancing participants' skills in R programming, with a key objective of developing national Part 1 reports, essential for preparing annual tuna catch estimates submitted to the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
Beyond technical skill development, the workshop fostered collaboration and knowledge-sharing among fisheries officers, strengthening regional efforts in sustainable fisheries management.
Kiribati Fisheries extends its sincere appreciation to SPC for facilitating this impactful training and for its continued commitment to capacity building in fisheries across the Pacific.
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From Ocean to Opportunity: Seaweed & Tuna Processing Training

Two staff from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (Coastal Fisheries Division) and two from the UN FAO Ridge to Reef Project travelled to Butaritari for a two-week post-harvest training on making seaweed ice cream and tuna jerky. This training helps communities add value to marine resources for both household needs and business opportunities while promoting biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Facilitators are reaching every village on the island and will return next week. Ko rabwa UN FAO Ridge to Reef Project (GEF 5 STAR) for sponsoring this initiative from start to finish! 

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