January 28, 2026
BBNJ Legal Workshop
Welcoming Remarks by Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni At the Pacific Islands Regional Legal BBNJ Workshop, held at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat: 28 – […]
January 16, 2026
BBNJ AGREEMENT COMING INTO FORCE ON 17 JANUARY 2026
A warm Pacific Greetings from OPOC. What a way to kick off the new year! Today marks an auspicious occasion and a triumph in our united […]
December 21, 2025
Message from the Pacific Ocean Commissioner
Warm Blue Pacific greetings from OPOC. As we farewell this year and herald in 2026, I take this moment to reflect on an incredible year for […]
November 26, 2025
Opening Remarks by Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner Vanuatu National Workshop on the BBNJ Agreement
Mr Toney Tevi and Senior Government Officials, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning olgeta! I regret not being able to join you all in person. However, I […]
November 19, 2025
Celebrating Blue Action: Ocean Pathway to a Pacific COP31
OCEAN AND CLIMATE AND SEALANE INITIATIVE INTRODUCTION The high seas (areas beyond national jurisdiction) cover ~64% of the total global ocean and play a major role […]
November 19, 2025
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Remarks COP30 Planetary Science Pavilion Event
Title of Panel: “Shaping our blue future: integrative research to harness marine ecosystems for climate action around the world” Monday 17 November 2025, 14:30 – 16:00 […]
November 19, 2025
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Remarks at Ocean Pavilion: Opening Side Event
11 November 2025, 16:30 – 17:30 (BRT) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Alii, good afternoon and very warm Pacific greetings to you all. It is an […]
November 14, 2025
PSIDS statement on ocean and climate change
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States in my capacity as the Pacific political champion for ocean and […]
November 13, 2025
COP30 Special Event: 2025 ocean dialogue outcomes: Key considerations for COP30 and strengthening ocean action
13 November 2025 at 13.30pm Special Event Room Tapajos AOSIS Statement – Delivered by Fiji as AOSIS Oceans Champion Excellencies, co-facilitators, ladies and gentlemen Fiji has […]
August 6, 2025
REMARKS BY THE PACIFIC OCEAN COMMISSIONER
REMARKS BY THE PACIFIC OCEAN COMMISSIONER EU-Pacific Policy Dialogue on Oceans 6th August 2025 Your Excellency, Ambassador of the EU delegation to the Pacific, Distinguished Guests, […]