Fiji, Feb. 27 -- Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has highlighted the critical need for sustainable fisheries management to safeguard the Pacific's future.

Addressing the Honiara Summit on Pacific Islands' Response to SDG14.4, Waqa reminded the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of their deep, existential connection to the ocean and the vital role fisheries play in their economies and cultures.

The Pacific region, which is surrounded by vast oceanic resources, is home to some of the most valuable fisheries in the world. Tuna, for example, is one of the most important resources in the region, not only for food security but as a major economic driver. In some Pacific nations, over 80 percent of government revenue comes from ...