"A prosperous and resilient Kiribati, empowered by innovation and geospatial science, balancing sustainable resource management and economic development for the well-being future security of our people”
KSA 1.2 Develop, adopt, and implement ocean resources and fisheries policies, legislation, robust plans, and governance frameworks
KSA 1.6 Create an enabling environment for GEDSI mainstreaming through enhanced policy and by building GEDSI capacity.
KSA 2.1 Maximize and diversify access proceeds and income streams from viable ocean resources: - Solar Salt Marine - Generic Resources
KSA 2.4 Strengthen and promote inclusivity in sustainable marine and aquaculture value chains to enhance food security, improve livelihoods, and expand market accessibility
KSA 2.6 Review and seek to rationalize and maximize revenue from ocean resource exploitation, such as licenses, penalties, and management fees
Establishment of Kiribati Maritime Boundaries and Extended Continental Shelf Claim
Coordinate Marine Spatial Planning in Kiribati through the KMSPCC.
House, maintain and update a Centralized Ocean Spatial Database - “Te Baiku Database”
Coastal Zone Management through coastal assessments, surveys and mapping.
Resource assessments for innovation, research and responsible development
Foster partnerships for research, innovation, data acquisition, technology transfer and development opportunities
Mandated to administer the responsible development of deep seabed minerals
Lead ocean science and policy integration and coordination
Administer Marine Scientific Research Activities and data accessibility
Promote capacity building and participation in marine scientific research activities
Ensure protection of the marine environment in the development of ocean resources
Diversification of economic base through Deep Seabed Minerals and Marine Genetic Resources
Exploring the viability of deep ocean resources
Sponsor Marawa Research and Exploration Limited to conduct exploration activities in the Area
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