Written by MFMRD Media on 02 August 2024. Posted in Announcements.
Government of Kiribati 02 August 2024Tarawa, KiribatiKiribati believes that there is a common sense of purpose for all, when it comes to managing the mineral resources of the seabed for the shared benefit of humankind, the main objective of the International Seabed Authority (ISA).A Pacific Scholar Epeli Hau'ofa has long advocated for this same sentiment by his famous quote; We are the sea, we are the ocean. It implies just as the sea is an open and ever flowing reality, so should our oceanic identity transcend all forms of insularity and challenges.During the 29th ISA Assembly meeting in Jamaica, Kingston; Kiribati, and other developing countries reiterated on the essence of a principled approach and the international rule-based process to navigate through the challenges but maintain the course for ISA, as enshrined and mandated under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Kiribati’s position on our candidate for the International Seabed Authority, the incumbent SG Mr Michael Lodge, is grounded on the core principles of multilateralism, alignment with Kiribati position on the ISA and our full confidence in the exemplary leadership caliber and experience of Mr Lodge, demonstrated over many years.To add a Pacific flavor, Mr Lodge has worked in Kiribati, the Pacific region and internationally which is a testament of his strong connections with and commitment to the aspirations of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and developing countries more broadly. Therefore, when it comes to recognizing and sympathising with the special circumstances of developing countries and the issues they face, it will be Michael Lodge.The Pacific region is now championing two significant sides of the sustainable use of the ocean resources principle; one that advocates for precautionary pause and the other on sustainable use of the ocean mineral resources.This is a positive sign that the Pacific region is influencing the international system at the ISA on this agenda, and their voices are being heard loud and clear.The principle of sustainable use of ocean resources, has also been consistently demonstrated by the pioneering efforts of the Pacific Island Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) when they advocated for the inclusion of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Oceans, now SDG14.In 2022, during the 51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Fiji, the 2050 Strategy for Blue Pacific Continent was endorsed. The regional strategy clearly highlights the collective need to ensure a future for our people through sustainable use of ocean resources and to protect our ocean. The above narrative clearly underpins the meaning of Kiribati’s engagement in the agenda of sustainable use of the ocean resources, at the multilateral process and at the ISA. The precautionary pause to the possible mineral-related operation is inseparable from the principle of sustainable use of ocean resources.As a member state party to UNCLOS, Kiribati is exercising its sovereign rights to participate in the governance, sustainable development, and management of deep-sea mineral activities in the Area, as affirmed by Articles 140 (equitable benefit sharing), 143 (marine scientific research), 148 (participation of developing states in activities in the area), 153 (exploration rights in the area) and 192 (environmental protection) of the Convention. Overall Kiribati advocates for the sustainable use of ocean resources as opposed to destructive deep-sea operations for economic gains. Our message is simple: we need the ocean for our prosperity but yes, we must also take care of it, because we are the ocean.
Written by Administrator on 08 March 2024. Posted in Announcements.
The new MFMRD website has been upgraded by the ICT Unit and will provide improved access to information and services for all Kiribati fisheries stakeholders.
Written by MFMRD Media on 08 March 2024. Posted in Announcements.
March 5th 2024. Application are now invited from all suitably qualified persons to fill in vacant position within the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources Development. This vacant position are: - 1 Master Fisherman L11-10- 1 Project Officer L15-14/13-12- 1 Fisheries Aquaculture Officer L9-7- 1 Field Enforcement Officer L12-11- 1 Enforcement Officer L10-9/8-7- 1 Marine Mechanic L17-14- 1 Fisheries Technician L17/16-15/14-13- 1 Marine Engineer (Class III) L15-13- 1 Principal Licensing Officer L5Deadline for registration – 22nd March, 2024. Please check with the National Employment Registration Office (NER) at the Ministry of Employment and Human Resource at Bairiki and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource at Bairiki for more details. Thank you From Secretary MFMRD
Te kauring nakoia taan akawa ao taan mwakete iaon Tarawa ao Kiribati ae bwanin, te kauring nakoimi kainakin akawakin te Onauti ao te Maebo n taina aika a oti n te katanoata aio man 7 - 13 Maati, 2024. Ibukin rongorongona ae bwanin ao kam kona n reitaki nakon aobitin Te Bootaki n Akawa i Ambo n te nambwa ae 75021525 ke te number ae aki kabooaki ae 418. Kam bati n rabwa ao kam na tekeraoi.
Written by Administrator on 21 February 2024. Posted in Announcements.
Nakaoia te koraki ake a nano n te tender aio. Kam a butiaki n noora te katanoata aio ibukin rongorongona ae bwanin.
E na toki butimwaean taian tender n te 15 Tianuare, 2024.
Ibukin kamatata riki ao reitaki nakon 75021099 ke 75021525 n awan te mwakuri.
Kam rabwa