Written by MFOR Media on 07 January 2025.
The Geo-science Division (GSD) of the MFOR team meets with UNDP officials for discussions on the new Project, called “Enhancing Whole of Islands approach to strengthen Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risks in Kiribati" (WOIA). The project aims to address the exacerbation of climate change on coastal infrastructure, water security and food security by increasing community resilience to the impacts of climate change, climate variability and disasters and building capacities at national and island levels. MFOR has an important role to contribute to this project through coastal and ocean assessments. MFOR acknowledges UNDP for kick-starting the consultations of this project which will provide support to the Office of the President (OB) and all relevant stakeholders including GSD for its implementation.
Fishing is much more than a simple activity as it is a way of life, vital source of sustainance and also support the economic well-being. Boats and engine for a better life and livelihood was one of the Government MFOR support to people of Kiribati. A total of 19 boats and engines was handed over last Saturday, 14 December, 2024 to communities of North Tarawa to improve their life . Honourable Minister Ribanataake and Mayor Francis sealed the hand over of these boat and engine parcels last Saturday at Ambo. This hand over ceremony was witnessed by MPs from North Tarawa, Island Council Clerk and staff of MFOR. The Mayor Francis acknowledged the Government for the generous offer and commit to maintain these assets for a better livelihood of the communities of North Tarawa.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Prefabricated Office of the Coastal Fisheries Division, MFOR was undertaken today at Ambo by an elder of Tarawa. This new Prefab building will house the staff of Coastal Fisheries Division before clearing of the main site for the MFOR Building Complex. Honourable Minister Ribanataake Tiwau thanked the elder for his rituals and blessings and acknowledged MFAT NZ for their financial assistance,.the.contractor and key Ministries who have supported the preparation of this project. This ceremony was witnessed by Secretary Dr Farran from MISE, his team and staff of MFOR.
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