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Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner

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@PacOceanComm attends Island States Ocean Summit in Japan, believes in integrating Indigenous knowledge in ocean planning. He said Pacific nations to be empowered to generate & lead with their own knowledge strengthening sustainable management of the world’s largest #ocean.
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200 students. 15 schools. One shared mission. The 3rd Veivueti Ocean Conference—proudly endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade—is here Young #ocean champions from across our communities come together to learn, connect, and take action for the lifeblood of our islands and our future.
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Pacific Voices Leading Ocean Governance Pacific leaders & @ISBAHQ attends the Pacific SIDS workshop on deep seabed governance. Focus was on capacity, science, sustainability & UNCLOS. Pacific voices are ready to lead. #BluePacific #OceanGovernance #PacificSIDS
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#MelanesianOceanSummit2026 Dr Filimon Manoni joined plenary on Ocean Governance & Maritime Boundaries, highlighting the role of #BBNJ Agreement in strengthening global ocean governance. Linking BBNJ to #MOCOR and transboundary conservation efforts #OceanGovernance
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Day 2 #MelanesianOceanSummit2026 Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni & UNSG Special Envoy Peter Thomson met with the PM of 🇵🇬 PNG James Marape & PM of 🇹🇻 Tuvalu at margins of the summit. #BlueCorridors #PacificLeadership
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At #MelanesiaOceanSummit2026, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr. Filimon Manoni moderated Plenary 2 on Leaders’ Pledges & Ambitions. Leaders from Micronesia & Polynesia, with development partners , reaffirmed positive #oceanaction for sustainable future.
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BBNJ Agreement now in force. Join our webinar with SPREP & ANCORS on EIA obligations for Pacific Island Countries. Monday, 27 Apr 2026 | 1–2pm Fiji, 2–3pm Samoa. Scan QR on poster to register.
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Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni met with SPREP Director for Environmental Governance, Mr. Jope Davetanivalu, to advance shared #ocean priorities, supporting BBNJ implementation, and aligning with 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific. #BluePacific #BBNJ @SprepChannel
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Productive discussion between the Pacific Ocean Commissioner and French Ambassador to the Pacific, Véronique Roger-Lacan. Shared priorities, regional #ocean leadership, stronger collaboration and France’s continued support, including at UN Ocean Conference were discussed.
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OPOC’s Peni Suveinakama received a new commentary on the #BBNJ Agreement from Prof. Joanna Mossop — now the first addition to the PIF–OPOC BBNJ Collection. Proud to see Pacific contributors: Clement Yow Mulalap, Vui Gemma Nelson & Rose Lesley Kautoke. 🌊 #BluePacific #PIF #OPOC
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Pacific delegates are in the second week of the final PrepCom session for the #BBNJ Agreement, engaging on governance, the CHM, and financing. Their goal: strong recommendations ahead of COP1 in Jan 2027. A united Pacific voice for our #ocean. #SIDS #HighSeas Photos by IISD/ENB
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🌊PrepCom 3 for the #BBNJ Agreement begins today in New York. Pacific SIDS and regional experts are ready to advance our shared priorities for the #ocean & high seas. OPOC and CROP agencies are on the ground to provide technical support and ensure strong Pacific representation.
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From Ocean Finance Week to Pacific–EU workshop, our region, we are moving forward together to protect our #ocean & power sustainable growth. Strengthened partnerships = stronger Blue Pacific futures. 🌊📷Let’s keep sharing, innovating & collaborating. rb.gy/qs0sef

Remarks by the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni - OPOC

Navigating the Blue Pacific: European Initiatives for the Blue Economy Advancing Ocean Partnership and Blue Economies through Team Europe Collaboration in the Pacific. Excellencies, Senior officials...

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Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni met today with the UK’s Special Envoy on Nature, Ruth Davies, in Suva 🇫🇯. They discussed strengthening collaboration to advance #ocean governance and global nature ambitions. 🌊🌍 #PacificOcean #NaturePositive #BluePacific
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Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni met today with the UK’s Special Envoy on Nature, Ruth Davies, in Suva 🇫🇯. They discussed strengthening collaboration to advance ocean governance and global nature ambitions. 🌊🌍 #PacificOcean #NaturePositive #BluePacific
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🌊 The Pacific leads again! Ocean finance experts in Suva for the first-ever Pacific Ocean Finance Week, hosted by OPOC with CI & @BezosEarthFund and support from the UK 🇬🇧. #PacificOceanFinance #OceanAction #BlueEconomy
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The Pacific Islands Ocean Conference 2025 Report is out! 287 participants to Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 29 September to 3 October 2025, PIOC featured 160 presenters across 51 sessions to foster cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing and collaboration. opocbluepacific.org/publicat…

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#PacificVoices on #BBNJ Charles Reklai Mitchell from #Palau is a familiar face in the BBNJ circle. Now back in capital, Charles was one of the negotiators on the BBNJ Agreement from the region when he served as a diplomat in New York. #Pacific4BBNJ
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Less than two weeks after #BBNJ Agreement came into effect, Pacific representatives meet in Suva this week on domestication of the Agreement. Workshop by #OPOC attended by participants from 14 Member countries, CROP Agencies reps and Pacific Ocean Alliance partners. #ocean
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Today- January 17, 2026- is a triumph in our united efforts on #ocean management and ocean governance as we celebrate the coming into force of the #BBNJ Agreement. @PacOceanComm Dr Manoni said the real work lies ahead. Read more opocbluepacific.org/bbnj-agr…

BBNJ AGREEMENT COMING INTO FORCE ON 17 JANUARY 2026 - OPOC

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