Written by MFOR Media on 10 March 2025.
Kiribati is embarking on a new journey today, to work together cohesively with the ambition of maximising more benefits from the ocean resources. This was realized through an agreement by all key Government sectors to formulate the first national ocean policy with the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources to act as the secretariat for the Ocean Steering Committee. This national ocean policy should also balance all interests of key sectors and uses of the ocean, allow a platform for better coordination and management of potential conflicrs over the use of the vast Kiribati EEZ. The MFOR thank the line Ministries, MFAT and partners for their continuous support to this important journey for Kiribati.
Written by MFOR Media on 06 March 2025.
Secretary Riibeta Abeta from MFOR met the British High Commissioner H.E Dr Brian Jones and his Second Secretary Andrew Heseltine at the MFOR Headquarters in Bairiki. H.E Dr Brian Jones is accredited as non-resident High Commissioner to Kiribati. This productive bilateral meeting was focused on exploring future opportunities that would mutually benefit each Countries. There are opportunities for scholarships, support for hydrographic surveys for extended maritime boundaries and navigational charts, the Commonwealth Secretariat support to Kiribati, the Blue Charter, potential collaboration to access climate finance to support adaptation and sustainable development initiatives, Kiritimati Is development hub, among other things. The Government of Kiribati MFOR acknowledges the on-going interest of the British Government and the UK to future initiatives of Kiribati and look forward to future cooperation programs.
Written by MFOR Media on 03 March 2025.
The team from Geoscience Division, Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources participated in the GIS Training on Shoreline Change and Vegetation Mapping, expertly conducted by Technical Advisor Mr. Dough Ramsay in collaboration with KOIRAP.This training empowers our Geoscience team with advanced GIS skills to better understand coastal dynamics and enhance environmental management. A big thank you to Mr. Ramsay and the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, through its project KOIRAP for their invaluable support and knowledge-sharing! Let us keep driving sustainable solutions for our beautiful shores!
The team from the Forum Fisheries Agency has successfully completed an internal audit on the Oceanic Fisheries Division’s Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) capability. The audit comes after a request from Kiribati to the Forum Fisheries Agency at the 135th Forum Fisheries Committee to assess the capacity of the national MCS facilities to meet the requirements under the 2024-2029 Regional MCS Strategy. The assessment confirms that the Oceanic Fisheries Division is meeting the requirements outlined in the Regional MCS Strategy, reinforcing Kiribati’s commitment to sustainable and well-managed oceanic fisheries. This achievement highlights the nation’s ongoing efforts to protect its valuable marine resources while ensuring compliance with regional and international standards. The Ministry acknowledges the ongoing support from the FFA Secretariat particularly the FFA MCS Team.
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