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News updates from the Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources.

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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Preserving Our Land and Ocean: MFOR's Commitment to a Cleaner Kiribati

MFOR staff participated in the national clean-up campaign organized by the Office of Te Beretitenti, in preparation for the high-level visit from the Australian Government to Kiribati. MFOR supported the clean up campaign as we strongly believe that a clean ocean comes from a clean land. MFOR take pride it our clean up initiative Tetanobakoa at the Ananau causeway which we consistently maintain its cleanliness and erect some monuments and billboards there conveying our message.

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