Pacific Nations Gather To Assert Commitment Towards Blue Pacific

Representatives from Pacific Island nations recently met for the regional Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) workshop in Nadi, Fiji. The main objective of IOM was to reinforce the commitment of the countries, with tuna-rich EEZs, to effectively and sustainably manage the Pacific Ocean in line with international laws.

Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Filimon Manoni, emphasized the importance of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific. This Strategy intends to move this region towards greater resiliency from the risk of climate, geopolitical, security, and other eventualities. Manoni said: “This workshop is a vital opportunity for us to work together to achieve our shared vision for the Pacific Ocean by 2050. By coordinating our efforts and learning from each other, we can ensure a healthy and prosperous ocean for generations to come.” IOM was an initiative of the EU-funded Pacific Solutions for Integrated Ocean Management Project, implemented by SPC, the principal scientific and technical organization in the region.