Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele announced that the Solomon Islands will co-host the Honiara Summit on Sustainable Development Goal 14.4 from 24–27 February 2025.
The summit, organised in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the United Nations Special Envoy for the Ocean, will focus on monitoring and sustaining tuna fish stocks at national, regional, and global levels.
Speaking at the closing of the 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries Committee Meeting in Honiara, Prime Minister Manele highlighted the summits significance in addressing tuna sustainability within the Blue Pacific region.
"This summit will provide a platform to review the status of tuna stocks and discuss strategies to ensure the resources long-term viability for our peoples’ economic and social benefits" he stated.
The announcement follows the successful conclusion of the Forum Fisheries Ministerial Meetings, where fisheries leaders endorsed the Regional Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Strategy to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
This decision was described by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister as a critical stepin safeguarding the region's ocean resources.
As the Solomon Islands prepares for the upcoming Honiara Summit, the government is calling on Pacific leaders to unite in addressing the challenges and opportunities of managing tuna fisheries.
Prime Minister Manele extended an invitation to all fisheries ministers and stakeholders, emphasising the shared responsibility to protect the Pacific’s tuna stocks.
The summit is expected to attract global attention, serving as a milestone in the Pacific’s efforts to lead sustainable fisheries management and support the livelihoods of millions across the region.
For more information on the Honiara Summit or the outcomes of the Ministerial Meetings, please contact the FFA Secretariat or the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
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