Solomon Islands will host the Honiara Summit 2025, focusing on sustainable fisheries and SDG 14.4 from February 24–27.
The Solomon Islands is set to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international gathering aimed at addressing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4: conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
The summit, scheduled for February 24–27, 2025, will take place under the theme “Iumi Tugeda Delivering on SDG 14.4: Achieving Sustainable Fisheries.” The event is expected to bring together Pacific leaders, international experts, and representatives to discuss sustainable fisheries management in the region.
More than 350 delegates are anticipated to attend the summit, which will include high-level sessions, technical workshops, and panel discussions. Key topics to be covered include:
- The state of global fish stocks and fisheries management.
- Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.
- Regional cooperation for sustainable fisheries.
- Innovative approaches to monitoring, control, and surveillance.
The summit is being co-hosted by the Solomon Islands Government and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Oceans Envoy, and the Pacific Community (SPC).
A Steering Committee, involving officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and other hosting partners, is coordinating preparations. The Friendship Hall and Aquatic Centre at the National Sports Stadium in Honiara have been selected as the event venues.
The outcomes of the summit are expected to contribute to international discussions on ocean conservation and inform preparations for the next United Nations Oceans Conference.
Further details about the program, registration, and participation will be announced as planning progresses.
Press Release by Solomon Islands Government (SIG)
