About Us
The Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resource Development (MFMRD) is responsible for sustainable development of the fisheries and marine and resources of Kiribati, including but not limited to development domestic and joint ventures of tuna industries harvesting, processing and fish marketing and coordinate development of coastal marine resources. It is also mandated to negotiate bilateral fishing access in respect of local and foreign fishing vessels, monitoring, control and surveillance, management and harnessing of non-living deep sea mineral resources, It provides avenues for scientific research on existing natural or man-made resources or products and participate in international and regional fisheries conventions.
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Our Division
The Licence & Compliance Division (LCD) is a division within the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource Development (MFMRD) oversees management of offshore fisheries inside the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Kiribati to ensure for continued maximising income generation from the fishery, in particular tuna resource, as well as development and implementation of pragmatic measures advocated at the national, regional and international level to ensure long-term conservation and sustainability of the offshore resources.
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The Coastal Fisheries Division (FD) is one of the major Divisions within the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development. It has 7 units including a Sub Division in Kiritimati Island. The primary focus of the Fisheries Division is to sustainably develop and manage the coastal and near shore marine resources to maximize economic returns and social benefits for the present and future generation of Kiribati. The FD develops its work program in align with the Kiribati National Fisheries Policy and the Kiribati Development Plan. In order to fulfill the FD mandate these 7 units were tasked with different roles and responsibilities as detailed below.
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Mission
To develop and sustainably manage the mineral resource, coastline and marine environment of Kiribati to safeguard the livelihood of the people of Kiribati and to maximize and foster broad-based growth of our economic resources.
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Vision
Quality and Safe Seafood Products of Kiribati for Local and Global Markets
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Vision
A high level resource and economic analysis in both fisheries and marine resources development to promote sustainable development goals toward the government aspirations for achieving the highest level of economic and social benefits from the marine resources in particular the fisheries and mineral resources.
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News
Fisheries cooperation pact concluded by Taiwan, Kiribati
A memorandum of understanding on fisheries cooperation was concluded by Taiwan and Pacific diplomatic ally Kiribati June 7 in Taipei City, underscoring a shared commitment to safeguarding environmental sustainability and global marine resources. Signed by Lin Tsung-hsien, minister of the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture, and Tetabo Nakara, head of the Kiribati Ministry of
Where the Pacific meets the Artic
This week in Reykjavik, Iceland, Pacific fisheries and ocean experts took part in a two-day exchange to explore the similarities between these two extreme regions of the planet. Cook Islands Prime Minister H.E. Henry Puna and Kiribati’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD) Hon. Tetabo Nakara led a delegation of 16
UN Oceans Conference Kiribati Statement
Our Co-Presidents, the Prime Minister of Fiji and the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Distinguished Leaders and Ministers Excellencies Friends and custodians of our Ocean Ladies and Gentlemen Kam na bane ni Mauri! At the outset, allow me to extend warm greetings from the President, Government and people of Kiribati who I am deeply honoured