Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026

23/05/2026

14/05/2026

He sat quietly in the back of the room, unnoticed at first, a young man from Ialibu who had never seen the ocean until university, now listening intently as scientists discussed the future of Papua New Guinea’s marine research.

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14/05/2026

Day three of the Inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit began with presentations on Marine Protected Areas, bringing a panel of experts who discussed actions being taken in their countries in this area.

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14/05/2026

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has launched a massive technological and physical expansion to secure Papua New Guinea’s maritime borders, including the establishment of regional command centers and a new coastal radar network.

14/05/2026

Tony Tevi, Acting Director of the Department of Oceans and Maritime Affairs, Republic of Vanuatu has urged Melanesian leaders to revisit the vision of their forefathers and strengthen cooperation in managing oceans.

14/05/2026

Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr. Filimoni Manoni says the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement will help protect life in the high seas.

14/05/2026

The Solomon Islands government has used the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit to draw a firm line on regional ocean governance, insisting that any future frameworks must be rooted in national authority and Indigenous stewardship.

14/05/2026

The final day of the Melanesian Ocean Summit at APEC Haus in Port Moresby focused on “Governance Science & Research”, under the theme of science, governance, literacy, enforcement, and management.

14/05/2026

The Pacific must strengthen regional cooperation and ensure research is translated into timely information for decision‑makers, says Sefanaia Nawadra, Director‑General of Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).

14/05/2026

The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Jelta Wong, has called on Pacific nations to make ocean literacy a concrete regional commitment, stressing that stronger ocean governance begins with informed communities.

14/05/2026

Biodiversity expert and human rights advocate Lester Seri has warned that decades of multimillion-dollar funding have failed to reach the people who actually own the resources: the local landowners.